Senior Program Manager Rural Research Education

Southern NSW Local Health District; St Leonards; Hybrid; AUD 154,000 - 183,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Monthly ADO (for full-time staff)

Flexible hybrid working

Comprehensive leave entitlements

Job summary

Health Education and Training Institute (HETI) seeks a Senior Program Manager Rural Research Education to lead development, implementation, monitoring and reporting of the Rural Research Capacity Building Program across NSW Health staff in rural and remote areas.

You will coordinate educators, oversee program delivery, align with strategic plans, monitor outcomes and drive improvement across multiple stakeholders. Part-time role with hybrid work and generous benefits.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Health or Education related to research or equivalent, and demonstrated professional experience.
• Experience in teaching contemporary research methods, including design, development, delivery and evaluation of complex training programs.
• Ability to lead and manage research and evaluation programs and contribute to academic publications.
• Ability to develop networks and partnerships across public, private and not-for-profit sectors, delivering projects on time and within budget.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, delivery, monitoring and evaluation of the Rural Research Capacity Building Program.
• Coordinate educators and resources and monitor outcomes against milestones and budgets.
• Drive continuous improvement through quality evaluation and reporting.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to strengthen rural research capability across NSW.

Job description

Employment Type: Health Manager Level 4 - Permanent Part Time
Remuneration: $153,559.00 - $ 182,954.00 per annum, plus 12% superannuation
Hours Per Week: 18
Additional Benefits: Competitive remuneration, a monthly ADO (for full-time staff), a range of flexible working options including hybrid working, as well as comprehensive leave entitlements.
Location: 1 Reserve Road, St Leonards (Rural NSW Health facilities/ locations will be considered)

Applications Close: 14 September, 2026 11:59 PM

HETI is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply!

The Health Education and Training Institute (HETI) is a leading provider of high-quality training and education to support more than 140,000 clinical and non-clinical staff, trainers, managers and leaders across the NSW health system.

HETI offers competitive remuneration (base salary plus super and leave loading), a monthly ADO (for full-time staff), a range of flexible working options including hybrid working (all staff are required to attend the office weekly), as well as comprehensive leave entitlements and discounted access to fitness facilities. Professional development is well embedded in our organisation and staff are encouraged to continue their studies and take opportunities for furthering their careers.

About the Opportunity

The Senior Program Manager Rural Research Education is responsible for managing the development, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and reporting of the Rural Research Capacity Building Program within HETI's Rural & Remote Portfolio. The role ensures program delivery aligns with the HETI Strategic Plan and Rural & Remote Portfolio Strategic and Operational Plans, meeting required deadlines, quality standards and budget expectations. This role leads the planning and delivery of an annual program of rural research education for NSW Health staff across rural and remote NSW. The successful candidate will coordinate educators and resources, oversee program implementation, monitor outcomes and milestones, and drive continuous improvement through ongoing quality and program evaluation activities. Working collaboratively with a broad range of stakeholders, the Senior Program Manager will provide expert leadership to strengthen rural research capability and support the development of a skilled, research-active rural health workforce across NSW.

Selection Criteria

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Health or Education related to research or equivalent, and
  demonstrated relevant professional experience.
• Demonstrated experience in teaching contemporary research methods including design, development,
  delivery and evaluation of complex and high level research training programs.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage programs of research and evaluation and actively contribute to
  academic publications.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and manage highly skilled networks and partnerships across public,
  private and not-for-profit sector characterised by the delivery of high quality and complex projects and
  programs on time and within budget.
  

• This is a permanent/temporary position and requires full working rights in Australia (e.g. Australian citizenship/ permanent resident). If you currently hold a temporary visa that allows you to live and work in Australia, you may be eligible for employment opportunities in line with the conditions of your visa.

Contact People

Please contact the Hiring Manager, Suzanne Kelpsa (HETI) [e-mail] if you have any questions about this role.
For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to an Aboriginal Workforce Consultant, please contact [e-mail] . Support is also available through the Stepping Up website.
If interview adjustments are required, please contact [e-mail] at the time the interview invitation is issued, or as soon as reasonably possible. Requests for adjustments will be considered in line with NSW Health requirements.

NSW Health acknowledges the people of the many traditional countries and language groups of New South Wales. It acknowledges the wisdom of Elders past and present, and pays respect to all Aboriginal communities of today.