Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Location: Site Negotiable Within SNSW Local Health District
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 4
Remuneration: $147,653.00 - $175,917.00 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ648543
Applications Close: Sunday 22 February 2026
Interview Information: Scheduled within 10 days of closing
About the service
Lead the Future of Health – Join Us as a Health Manager. Are you a dynamic leader ready to drive positive change in rural healthcare? At Southern NSW Local Health District, we’re seeking a Health Manager to oversee operations, inspire teams, and deliver exceptional care to our community.
Ready to lead and inspire? Apply today !
Support for
* Working within SNSWLHD
* Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
* Salary packaging options
* Health and Wellbeing benefits including Fitness Passport, and annual Influenza vaccinations
* A team that values your expertise, invests in your development and supports your lifestyle
* Moving to the area? Visit The Welcome Experience | NSW Government
What you'll be doing
Lead, manage and develop a team of patient safety & quality business partners to support and improve systems for clinical governance, patient safety, patient experience, accreditation, clinical improvement and safety culture across the Local Health District (LHD) to facilitate the provision of health care that is effective, appropriate and safe.
Selection Criteria:
* Relevant tertiary qualification, or equivalent work experience, or a combination of study and work experience in health services in developing, implementing and maintaining quality, safety, accreditation and/ or clinical risk management systems.
* Demonstrated ability to lead and manage a high performing team and provide coaching, capability development and leadership development in a manner that delivers quality, integrity, patient focus, accountability and innovation.
* Demonstrated high level interpersonal, verbal and written communication, consultation and negotiation skills with the ability to build and maintain effective collaborative relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.
* Evidence of effective time management capacity working in a complex and high volume environment, with the ability to successfully manage competing demands and deliver outcomes on time.
* Evidence of a current unrestricted driver’s licence and the ability to maintain. Ability and willingness to drive/travel as the role requires. This may involve driving long distances and overnight stays.
We look forward to learning more about you and what you can bring to our team
Information for applicants
Southern NSW Local Health District is committed to closing the gap in health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. As part of this commitment, the Stepping Up website has been developed to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander job applicants through the NSW Health recruitment process. The site provides guidance, resources, and tools to help applicants confidently apply for roles and build meaningful careers in health.
Southern NSW 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.
At Southern NSW Local Health District, we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated, inclusion is part of everyday practice, and our people are supported to succeed. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, LGBTIQ+ people, and others who bring diverse experiences and perspectives to our workforce. For more information, click here
If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process, please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.
To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. For more information, please see www.immi.gov.au
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