Employment Type: Temporary Full Time, 38 hours per week, 4 year appointment
Location: Fairfield Hospital
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 3
Remuneration: $2,436.82 - $2,768.26 per week
Requisition ID: REQ
Application Close Date: 06/10/2025
Interview Date Range: 08/10/2025 - 15/10/2025
Contact Details: Nicole Burr – |
About the Opportunity
Based at Fairfield, opportunity to be part of an exciting $730 redevelopment project to lead and implement transformational change activities across a project using Change Management Process.
Responsible for development of the change management planning, the operational commissioning strategies, decanting and relocation planning.
Work as part of a small team to engage with user groups, clinicians, project and communications teams to document and communicate change, and manage stakeholder alignment throughout the project lifecycle.
The Change Manager role offers a degree of autonomy and flexibility but requires strong self-direction of autonomy and flexibility but requires strong self-direction.
What You'll Be Doing
The Change Manager will assume a leadership role providing expert advice on change management matters, strategies and solutions. They will achieve this through liaising with expert best practice sources such as Health Infrastructure, Agency for Clinical Innovation, Clinical Networks and Streams, Clinical Excellence Commission and provide feedback and information to the LHD and the Project governance reporting and processes.
The position requires applying existing or new state and local policies and practices as applicable to the facility development. Liaison with clinicians to develop alternate processes, models of care and systems to support the project is a key component. During the project development the change manager role contributes to the direction of assets and identification of resources required for future service delivery.
The Change Manager will use initiative and self-direction to manage day-to-day requirements with a high degree of competency and enthusiasm. The Change Manager will be the main point of contact for the LHD to the Project team. This will be enabled by:
- Facilitating the development of a strong vision and strategy/framework for change within the organisation expressed in a Change Management Plan incorporating clinical redesign and AIM methodology in all Change Management processes.
- Assisting in the development of an Operational Commissioning Strategy, its implementation, and the development and delivery of relocation plan(s) negotiated with project stakeholders, aligned with the overall project program.
- Working closely with communications personnel to ensure consultation and involvement of appropriate stakeholders as identified in the project Communications Plan.
Where You'll Be Working
Fairfield Hospital, located in one of NSW’s largest LGAs, is a hub of diverse cultures, ethnicities, and socioeconomic backgrounds. The hospital offers opportunities across medical, clinical, administrative, and support roles.
The hospital provides chances to work closely with patients and the community, fostering a learning environment and exposure to a variety of disciplines. The welcoming team at Fairfield Hospital, led by senior members, supports staff experience. The site is near public transport, schools, and a major shopping centre, with an onsite cafeteria.
The upcoming redevelopment will enhance Fairfield Hospital, delivering modern health facilities to meet community needs and create local employment opportunities. It will establish a new health neighbourhood, making it an exciting time to join the team.
How to Apply
To be considered for this position, please address the criteria thoroughly. View our application guide for information on how to respond to criteria and improve your application.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Demonstrated experience in leading change management processes within a health or similarly complex service environment, including applying structured methodologies such as the HI 4-Step Change Management Process, and delivering outcomes aligned with organisational strategies, business cases, and benefits realisation plans.
- Proven ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders, including clinicians, user groups, and governance bodies, to implement new models of care and operational processes that align with Clinical Services Plans and Functional Briefs.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and influencing skills with a proven ability to anticipate and address organisational cultural barriers to change, build commitment among staff, and work in partnership with communications teams to ensure successful stakeholder engagement.
- High-level analytical, planning and risk management skills, with demonstrated experience in identifying clinical and non-clinical risks, supporting redesign of service delivery.
- 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.
Additional Information
Salary Packaging: South Western Sydney Local Health District employees are able to enjoy the perks of salary packing.
Health & Fitness: Discounted Gym Membership/Corporate Wellbeing Programs, including Fitness Passport.
Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHD’s key strategy to transform experiences across the organisation. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.
To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have Australian citizenship or permanent residency.
South Western Sydney Local Health District is an equal opportunity employer and supports diversity. We encourage people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background, people with a disability and LGBTQI+ community to apply.
We are committed to a child safe culture and require staff to uphold the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people.
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📌 Change Manager (Health Manager Lvl 3) - Fairfield Hospital - Temp FT
🏢 NSW Health
📍 Sydney