Murrumbidgee Local Health District
Requisition ID: REQ
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Health Manager – Level 4
Remuneration: $147,653.00 – $175,917.00 per annum (+ super + 17.5% leave loading where applicable)
Applications Close: 11 January 2026
Location: Negotiable, based within an MLHD site – Wagga Wagga or Griffith, NSW
About the Opportunity
The Community Care Manager is responsible for ensuring the management, strategic planning and development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of services, systems and policies that support the delivery and coordination of Community Care Services, including community care nursing, chronic disease management, palliative care and integrated care.
The role provides leadership, direction and support for District Community Care Services and assists managers, clinical and administration staff to promote safe, consistent and high quality operation of Community Care services.
Work with key internal and external partners to ensure integrated care principles are embedded into daily care and service delivery. Focus areas include clinical and financial governance, data, service quality, workforce capacity, recruitment and service accessibility/equity of care.
Responsibilities
* Provide high-level planning advice to the General Manager, Aged & Community Care & Service Delivery Director.
* Facilitate development of a strong vision and strategy/framework for change, including leadership role in the Murrumbidgee Collaborative Commissioning (Living Well, Your Way) and Planned Care for better Health.
* Analyze State and National policy and service directions, and develop and implement strategies and service models appropriate to regional, rural and remote contexts.
* Develop and maintain collaborative planning and service delivery relationships with the Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network and other external partners.
* Work with Clinical Networks and Streams, the Clinical Excellence Commission, Agency for Clinical Innovation to design contemporary community based models of care, focused on achieving truly integrated care.
* Lead Community Care workforce planning, leadership, governance and management of Community Care staff in MLHD.
Qualifications
* Tertiary qualifications in Nursing or Allied Health, with relevant professional registration or membership. Membership or eligibility for practising membership with the relevant professional body is acceptable.
* Sound understanding of budgeting, financial planning and performance management to meet divisional financial goals and KPIs.
* Strong leadership skills in a clinical environment, with focus on patient safety and evidence-based practice.
* Broad knowledge of the Australian health system and international models of care, particularly in Integrated Care.
* Excellent interpersonal, communication, consultation and negotiation skills, with ability to build and maintain strategic relationships.
* Proven ability to analyse complex issues, develop new approaches and implement effective strategies.
* Strong organisational change management skills, with track record of leading change and improvement programs.
About Us
Be part of a passionate organisation delivering exceptional care to over 240,000 people across regional NSW. Murrumbidgee Local Health District is the region's largest employer, with 5,000+ staff across hospitals, community health centres and specialist services.
We offer competitive remuneration, generous salary packaging, professional development, health and wellbeing support, and a diverse inclusive workplace.
How to Apply
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, click apply now Please contact Rosemary Garthwaite, General Manager Aged and Community Care via if you have any questions about this role.
Murrumbidgee Local Health District is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply.
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