Requisition ID: REQ659756
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, 38 hours per week
Remuneration: $147,653.00 - $175,917.00 per annum + 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging + Flexible Working (subject to approval)
Location: Northumberland St, Liverpool
Applications close: 10/05/2026
Contact: Mandy Williams - Director Population Health on 0418 240 522 or 8738 5718|
With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we're enriching health, and develop your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia.
Achieve Something Great
As Co-Director of the Public Health Unit, you will provide professional leadership across all strategic and operational aspects of the service, working in close partnership with the Clinical Co-Director to proactively address public health issues. You will lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of evidence‐informed public health policies, plans, and innovative programs that maximise population health outcomes and reduce health inequalities across SWSLHD. This role is central to integrating public health strategies into the core business of the District, coordinating multidisciplinary approaches across care settings, and delivering outcomes that meet state-wide priorities within defined timeframes and budgets.
Are You the Right Fit?
You are a strategic, values‐driven leader with a strong passion for public health and demonstrated experience managing complex operations, including finance, performance reporting, corporate risk, and human resource management. You bring the credibility to provide high‐level advice to Local Health Districts and the NSW Ministry of Health, and the capability to monitor performance, evaluate risk, and ensure compliance with statutory requirements. With outstanding leadership and communication skills, you excel at building and sustaining effective partnerships with internal teams, government and non‐government agencies, private industry, and local communities, and thrive in collaborative executive environments where strong leadership delivers measurable public health impact.
Selection Criteria
To help us assess your suitability for the role, please tell us as much as you can about yourself in response to the questions below.
* Demonstrated experience in the application of public health practice/policy relevant legislative frameworks.
* Demonstrated current understanding of public health and related issues, and experience in delivery of public health programs in an operational context.
* Demonstrated high level knowledge and experience in strategic planning, program design and implementation of population health/public health programs including research, evaluation, quality improvement and evidence informed management of complex health issues within a large and complex organisation.
* Demonstrated effectiveness in establishing and maintaining collaborative partnerships to achieve health goals (i.e. senior executive staff, other government agencies, non-government agencies, the media and the community).
* Applicants must possess an Australian C-Class driver's license (including P1 or P2). Those who hold a C class license (P1 or P2 included) from a state other than NSW must obtain a NSW C class (P1 or P2 included) license within three months of appointment. Learner's licenses are not permitted.
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* Position Information
o Applicants will be assessed against the criteria in the Position Description.
* How to Apply
o Read our application guide and tips for improving your application.
* Diversity, Culture & Inclusion
o We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to accessibility and a supportive recruitment experience. If you require adjustments or assistance during the application process, please contact
o We value the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of our workforce and are committed to fostering a respectful and welcoming environment. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, neurodivergent individuals, those from Refugee, multicultural and multifaith backgrounds, and members of the LGBTQI+ community.
* Aboriginal Workforce
o For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to our Aboriginal Workforce Team, please contact. Support is also available through the Stepping Up website.
More Than Just a Job – Why Work With Us?
* Financial Perks
o 12% superannuation
o Salary packaging and novated leasing via Smart Salary
o Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full-time and part-time staff)
o One extra day off each month for full-time employees
* Work-Life Balance
o Flexible work options, including hybrid and varied hours (depending on the role)
o Paid maternity and parental leave
o Generous leave options like long service and carers leave
* Grow Your Career
o Access to learning opportunities through our dedicated Education and Organisational Development team, who support staff with training, workshops, and career development programs.
* Health & Wellbeing
o Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport
o Free and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP)
o Wellbeing programs that promote mental health, resilience, and balance
Additional Information
* Temporary visa holders
o May be considered if no suitable citizen or permanent resident is found.
* Vaccination Requirements
o All staff must meet NSW Health's vaccination and screening requirements before starting.
* Child Safe Employment
o South Western Sydney Local Health District is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health's commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.