Virtual Health Clinical Change Manager

Southern NSW Local Health District; Sydney; On-site; AUD 138,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Days off (up to 12 per year)

Salary packaging options

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Discounted Private Health Insurance

Job summary

South Eastern Sydney Local Health District in Caringbah, Sydney, is seeking a Virtual Health Clinical Change Manager to lead the development and implementation of virtual models of care within the Virtual Health Hub. You will head initiatives, oversee programs from conception to delivery, and apply project and change management expertise to transform care delivery.

The role requires guiding cross‑functional teams, engaging stakeholders, and delivering measurable improvements in efficiency and

Qualifications

• Experience leading change initiatives in healthcare or complex organisations.
• Ability to manage multiple programs from development to implementation.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and implementation of virtual models of care identified and prioritised for centralisation in the Virtual Health Hub.
• Manage key programs and projects from inception to delivery using project and change management expertise.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to drive transformation in care delivery.

Skills

Project management

Change management

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical thinking

Job description

South Eastern Sydney Local Health District

REQ690064 Requisition #

Job Details

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until June 2028

Position Classification: Health Manager Level 3

Remuneration: $137,525 - $156,231 per annum plus superannuation

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ690064

Location: Caringbah, Sydney

Application Close: Sunday 27 September 2026

To be considered for this position you must be an employee of NSW Health and its Affiliated Health Organisations.

Where you'll be working

SESLHD is one of the largest local health districts in Sydney, covering a geographical area of 468 square kilometres from Sydney's central business district, the beaches from Bondi to Cronulla and down to the Royal National Park. We deliver health care to around 930,000 residents across the local government areas of Woollahra, Waverley, Randwick, Bayside, Georges River and the Sutherland Shire. We also provide a key role in helping residents of Lord Howe Island. Our staff also deliver high quality health care across a variety of community-based services ranging from pre-birth to palliative care.

The Role

The Strategy, Innovation and Improvement Directorate (SI&I) works collaboratively across the organisation at all levels to build capacity and deliver on our ambitious transformation strategy. Virtual Health is a fundamental enabler shaping the future of care delivery and one of the priority focus areas for South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD).

The Virtual Health Clinical Change Manager is a core member of the Virtual Health Strategy Implementation Team responsible for the development and implementation of virtual models of care identified and prioritised for centralisation in the Virtual Health Hub. The position assumes a leadership role for each initiative and will manage key programs and projects, from development to implementation drawing on expertise in project and change management.

Benefits

• Up to 12 allocated days off each year in addition to annual leave.
• Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay! Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
• Discounted Private Health Insurance.

Are you ready to join us?

Can you describe a significant change or quality improvement initiative you have led in a healthcare or complex organisational environment? What methodology did you use and how did you tailor your approach to the needs of different groups, manage resistance, and influence stakeholders toward a common goal? What was the outcome?

Give an example of a situation where you had to use strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, consultation and negotiation skills to resolve a complex issue while working with diverse stakeholders. How did you work independently and collaboratively, and what was the result?

CORE Values

Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.

Diversity and Inclusion

We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplaces are welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristics including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and social-economic status. Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy for more information.

Reasonable Adjustments

NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email [e-mail] and let us know.

Adjustments may include but is limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.

Information for applicants

• If you have relevant qualifications or experience, please include any supporting documents with your application.
• An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies
• Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
• Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description.
• SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients and their carers, feel supported. We invite candidates of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, cultural background, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, and Indigenous Australians to apply. We do have an Aboriginal Workforce Team that can also provide support ([e-mail]) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website.

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