Employment Type
: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification
: Health Manager Level 3
Remuneration
: $127, $144, % Super + Salary packaging
Hours Per Week
: 38
Requisition ID
: REQ598626
Applications Close:
Sunday 21st September
Drive change, inspire excellence, and support trans and gender diverse young lives.
An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced and motivated health leader to join the HNE Gender Service, one of only two specialist hubs in NSW providing care for transgender and gender diverse young people up to 25 years of age.
Based at Maple Leaf House, this innovative multidisciplinary service includes psychology, psychiatry, nursing, allied health and medical staff, all supported by dedicated administration. The Health Manager will provide strong operational leadership, drive service development and change management, and foster a culture of clinical excellence and continuous improvement.
This is not just a leadership role – it is an opportunity to make a profound difference. The successful candidate will bring sensitivity, compassion, and respect, ensuring that the voices of trans and gender diverse young people and their families are heard, valued, and embedded into service design and delivery
About You
We are seeking a dynamic, values-driven leader with:
* Demonstrated experience in leading complex health services and multidisciplinary teams
* Proven change management expertise, with the ability to navigate evolving models of care and embed sustainable improvements.
* Strong project development, implementation and management skills, with the ability to prioritise, meet deadlines, and work both independently and collaboratively.
* Strong decision-making skills, with the capacity to analyse complex situations and implement effective, person-centred solutions.
* A genuine passion for working with transgender children, adolescents, and young adults, ensuring their voices and lived experiences shape service delivery.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build effective partnerships across health, community, and NGO sectors.
The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in advancing inclusive, evidence-based care, improving health outcomes, and strengthening the future of this vital service. This is a unique opportunity to combine your leadership and management expertise with a commitment to making a meaningful difference in the lives of trans and gender diverse young people.
Why join us?
* Lead one of only two specialist hubs in NSW dedicated to trans and gender diverse health.
* Collaborate with a skilled and passionate multidisciplinary team.
* Shape the future of a rapidly evolving area of healthcare.
* Be part of a supportive organisation that values diversity, inclusion, and continuous improvement.
Why join HNE Health?
At Hunter New England Health, you'll be part of a values-led organisation committed to improving Aboriginal health and wellbeing. These roles are about making a real difference in your own community.
We Offer
* Monthly Allocated Day Off (ADO) for full-time employees
* 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part-time)
* Paid parental leave (for eligible employees)
* Salary packaging – up to $11,600 + novated leasing options
* Fitness Passport – discounted gym memberships for you and your family
* Staff wellbeing programs and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
* A commitment to cultural respect, Closing the Gap, and genuine community partnership
For more information on the NSW Specialist Trans and Gender Diverse Health Service, visit: NSW Specialist Trans and Gender Diverse Health Service
Need more information?
* Click here for the Position Description
* Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Catherine Grahame on
Information For Applicants
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below).
For assistance addressing selection criteria visit:
An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
Stepping Up Website
is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit:
This is a Category B position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with
NSW Health policy directive
PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases
for Category B positions prior to offer.
All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace.
Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. 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.
Salary Packaging:
is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take-home pay Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS via or
Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of
benefits
such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.
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