Manager of Community Health Services

Lead, Inspire, and Drive Change in Rural Health

Remuneration: $127,150 - $144,444  p.a. + Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 3
Hours Per Week: Up to 38hrs
Location: Hunter Valley Region
Requisition ID: REQ560690
Closing Date: Sunday 27th of April 2025

Are you a skilled and passionate leader looking to make a meaningful impact in rural healthcare?

About the role:
This exciting position, based in the Hunter Valley with a negotiable location, is responsible for leading and managing diverse, multidisciplinary teams delivering essential community health services across Scone, Muswellbrook, Singleton, Murrurundi, Denman, Merriwa, Cessnock, and Kurri Kurri. In this senior leadership role, you will oversee the delivery of allied health, nursing, and administration services, ensuring high-quality, patient-centred care across the region.

Day to Day Responsibilities:

You will provide strategic leadership, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team culture while optimising patient outcomes through evidence-based, best-practice care within professional, organisational, and ethical boundaries. With a focus on cost-efficient service delivery, you will manage financial and human resources, developing staffing profiles that meet community needs and lead continuous improvement initiatives. As the key link between senior management and frontline staff, you will facilitate two-way communication and uphold performance accountability.

What we can offer you:
At Hunter New England Health enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day: 

• Ongoing Career Development & Support – Access to mentorship, manager development pathways, and professional growth opportunities.
• Work-Life Balance – Enjoy the lifestyle benefits of working in the Hunter Valley with flexibility in location.
• Make a Difference – Play a pivotal role in shaping equitable, contemporary, and high-quality healthcare services for rural communities.
• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero 
• Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees) 
• 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees) 
• Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance 
• Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing 
• Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members 

About You

You are a dynamic and strategic leader with a deep commitment to rural health and community care. Your key strengths include:

• Proven Leadership & Change Management – Experience leading multidisciplinary teams, driving performance, and implementing change strategies to support service delivery.
• People & Financial Management – Strong capability in resource allocation, performance management, and fostering staff development.
• Collaboration & Communication – Ability to build and maintain relationships with stakeholders across healthcare teams, ensuring seamless patient care.
• Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills – Confidence in using data to inform decision-making, monitor performance, and drive continuous improvement.
  
  

Need more information?

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For role related queries or questions, contact Deborah Bliss at Deborah.Bliss@health.nsw.gov.au

Additional Information:

• An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies. 
•  This position is full time; however, part time/job share arrangements may also be considered.
• To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa
• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.   

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: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2 
 
Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp 
 
This is a Category A 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 A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.