Funeral Support Assessment Team (FSAT) Program Lead
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 1
Remuneration: $87,813 - $116,824 per annum + Superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ665097
Location: Sydney or Newcastle - Location Negotiable
Application Close: 14 June 2026 - 1 1:59pm
About the opportunity
The Funeral Support Assessment Team (FSAT) is seeking an experienced and compassionate leader to support the implementation of a centralised model of care for the burial and cremation of deceased persons without financial means, in alignment with NSW Ministry of Health policy.
FSAT coordinates financial means assessments and works collaboratively with stakeholders across NSW to facilitate funeral arrangements, ensuring services are delivered with dignity, consistency and care.
This role requires working closely with families of the deceased and engaging with individuals experiencing grief and distress, as well as managing sensitive and at times confronting information. You will support a multidisciplinary team and stakeholders to navigate complex, evolving systems while delivering compassionate, high-quality services.
The successful applicant may be based in Sydney or Newcastle. NSW Health Pathology supports flexible working arrangements.
What you'll be doing
The role of the Funeral Support Assessment Team (FSAT) Program Lead is to coordinate, lead and manage work tasks and activities associated with successful service delivery which involves supporting managers in storage management and associated activities in Forensic Medicine to meet program objectives. The role provides professional support to managers and stakeholders associated with the financial means assessment for the facilitation of government funded funerals for coronial and non-coronial community deaths.
Our Culture
We are guided by our strategic priorities to Care, Partner and Protect, underpinning a culture of compassion, collaboration and integrity in the delivery of services to the NSW community.
What we can offer you
* Financial Benefits - Generous salary packaging options and other fringe benefits
* Work-life balance - Up to 12 additional days off per year in addition to Annual Leave (for full-time employees)
* Professional growth - Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training with RTO My Health Learning
* Health & Wellbeing - Fitness Passport gym discounts and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and families.
Interested in joining Australia's largest public pathology service?
Apply now by addressing the following questions:
* Relevant tertiary qualifications in health administration, business management, human resources, or related discipline and/or demonstrated equivalent knowledge and experience in a healthcare or complex administrative environment.
* Demonstrated experience in leading and supervising teams in a complex health environment.
* Proven ability to interpret and understand policy and legislation in a health service environment.
* Demonstrated high-level organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise competing demands.
* Well-developed interpersonal skills, including the ability to consult/liaise effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
* Sound analytical and problem-solving skills with the capacity to gather and analyse complex information.
* Relevant experience in supporting the development and implementation of training and competency programs.
Information for applicants
NSW Health Pathology is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace. We value, and welcome all suitably qualified applicants regardless of age, background, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.
NSW Health Pathology is committed to providing accessibility and reasonable accommodations and ensuring our recruitment process is flexible, inclusive, and free from barriers, promoting equal opportunities for all to succeed. Please reach out if you need adjustments.
NSW Health Pathology is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce in public health. For Aboriginal candidates, support is available through the Stepping Up website
You must have valid working rights in Australia for the duration of the appointment to be eligible to apply.
All workers must meet NSW Health's vaccination and screening requirements before starting employment. See PD2026_004 for more detail. The preferred candidate may be required to undergo a functional assessment prior to appointment.
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