Requisition ID: REQ646853
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, 40 hours per week
Remuneration: $189,878.00 - $207,381.00 per annum + 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging + Flexible Working (subject to approval)
Location: District Services Building, Warwick Farm
Applications close: 29/03/2026
Contact: Sonia Marshall - Chief Executive on 02 8738 6938 |
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
The Director, Allied Health and Clinical Streams is a senior leadership role with the opportunity to shape how care is planned, governed and delivered across South Western Sydney. Leading district wide Clinical Streams and the professional governance of Allied Health, this role brings people together to improve safety, quality and patient outcomes at scale. Working closely with the Executive Leadership Team, Clinical Streams and a diverse Allied Health workforce, you will support integrated models of care, strengthen clinical governance, and build a capable, future ready workforce that reflects the needs of our growing and diverse communities.
Are You the Right Fit?
The ideal candidate is a senior health leader with a demonstrated commitment to collaboration, equity and system reform and experience leading complex clinical services within a large health organisation. You bring the credibility to work across disciplines, the judgement to balance clinical governance with service innovation, and the leadership presence to operate effectively at executive level. This role will suit someone motivated by improving systems, strengthening professional standards and enabling multidisciplinary teams to deliver consistent, high quality care across diverse communities.
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.
* Relevant tertiary qualifications, or a related field, and/or extensive senior-level experience within a large, diverse service organisation.
* Demonstrated experience in leading large-scale clinical services in a complex health environment
* Demonstrated commitment to collaborative leadership ("Better Together") and breaking down organisational silos.
* Evidence of successful system-level redesign, safety and quality leadership, and organisational performance achievement.
* 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.
* 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.