Senior Program Manager

Senior Program Manager (ID: REQ656119)

Employment Type: Health Manager Level 4 – Full Time, Exempt (Until May 2028)
Remuneration: $147,653.00 - $175,917.00 per annum, plus 12% superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Additional Benefits: Work-life balance options, e.g. hybrid work arrangements, accrued days off (ADOs).
Location: 1 Reserve Road, St Leonards

Applications Close: 11:59 PM, Tuesday 5 May 2026

About the Opportunity
The Senior Program Manager is a key driver of leadership and management capability across NSW Health, leading the design and delivery of impactful Leadership and Management Development programs at the Health Education and Training Institute (HETI). This role brings together education strategy, innovation, design and delivery to create high-quality learning experiences that strengthen leaders and support system-wide priorities.

HETI 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!

The Health Education and Training Institute (HETI) is a leading provider of high-quality training and education to support more than 140,000 clinical and non-clinical staff, trainers, managers and leaders across the NSW health system.

HETI offers competitive remuneration (base salary plus super and leave loading), a monthly ADO (for full-time staff), a range of flexible working options including hybrid working (all staff are required to attend the office weekly), as well as comprehensive leave entitlements and discounted access to fitness facilities. Professional development is well embedded in our organisation and staff are encouraged to continue their studies and take opportunities for furthering their careers.

For your application to be considered
To submit your application, please provide:

• Your resume (maximum five pages)
• A covering letter
• A response to the selection criteria questions in your application

Pre-Screening Questions

1. Briefly outline your relevant qualifications and senior management experience in client-facing roles. Include one example where you led a complex organisational development or learning program, describing its scope, your role, and the outcomes achieved.
2. Describe a time you led negotiations or influenced senior stakeholders to achieve a shared outcome. How did you build relationships and manage differing priorities?
3. Describe your experience in designing and facilitating a learning or organisational development initiative for senior leaders. How did you apply adult learning principles, manage group dynamics, and ensure the learning translated into impact?

Need more information? 

• The Health Education and Training Institute assesses candidates in line with the NSW Public Sector Capability Framework, which describes the capabilities and behaviours required for roles across the NSW public sector. The specific capabilities for this role are outlined in the Position Description.
  Learn more: https://www.nsw.gov.au/nsw-government/public-sector-capability-framework
• Find out more about applying for this position
• Learn more about the Health Education & Training Institute

Additional Information 

• Applicants will be assessed against the selection criteria in the Position Description.

• NSW Health is committed to accessibility and may provide adjustments to the recruitment and interview process as needed, including physical adjustments, interview setup, or scheduling needs. 
• This is a temporary position and requires full working rights in Australia (e.g. Australian citizenship/ permanent resident). If you currently hold a temporary visa that allows you to live and work in Australia, you may be eligible for employment opportunities in line with the conditions of your visa.

Contact People
Please contact the Hiring Manager, Christine Busby on christine.busby@health.nsw.gov.au if you have any questions about this role.

For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to an Aboriginal Workforce Consultant, please contact HSNSW-AboriginalCareers@health.nsw.gov.au. Support is also available through the Stepping Up website.

If interview adjustments are required, please contact HSNSW-PillarsPC@health.nsw.gov.au at the time the interview invitation is issued, or as soon as reasonably possible. Requests for adjustments will be considered in line with NSW Health requirements.