Change Manager
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 3
Remuneration: $132,236 - $150,222
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ641541
Location: Locations across SESLHD
Applications Close: Sunday, 15 March 2026
Successful applicants will be required to travel across South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) facilities in accordance with operational and business requirements.
Where you'll be working
SESLHD is one of the largest local health districts in Sydney, covering a geographical area of 468 square kilometres from Sydney’s central business district, the beaches from Bondi to Cronulla and down to the Royal National Park. We deliver health care to around 930,000 residents across the local government areas of Woollahra, Waverley, Randwick, Bayside, Georges River and the Sutherland Shire. We also provide a key role in helping residents of Lord Howe Island. Our staff also deliver high quality health care across a variety of community-based services ranging from pre-birth to palliative care.
The role
The Change Manager will be part of the SESLHD Strategy, Innovation and Improvement Directorate (SI&I). SI&I works with staff across the organisation at all levels to build capacity and deliver on our ambitious transformation strategy. Drawing on expertise in change management methodologies, including Lean Six Sigma and Quality Improvement, the Change Manager assumes a leadership role and provides expert advice on change management matters, strategies and solutions. This position will lead a range of district wide strategic and operational initiatives to bring about new ways of organising people, processes and resources that achieves greater scale, effectiveness, sustainability and efficiency. It will drive faster adoption of change, business process improvement, benefits realisation and sustained business outcomes through effective stakeholder management. The Change Manager will manage and coordinate designated key programs and projects, developing and implementing project management plans to ensure the success of the project and providing specialist advice as required. The position is also responsible for applying expert skills, knowledge and experience to investigate and facilitate solutions to system problems, improving quality, productivity and efficiency in alignment with the organisation’s strategic priorities. Please note that the role has a District remit and as such may be located at any location across the District.
Benefits:
- Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) in addition to annual leave.
- Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay! Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing.
- Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
- Discounted Private Health Insurance.
Selection Criteria
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in change management in health or relevant equivalent work experience, or a combination of study and work experience.
- Demonstrated well-developed understanding of change management and quality improvement methodologies and experience in leading change management and business process improvement.
- Demonstrated experience in applying a structured change management approach and methodology, developing change management strategies based on a situational awareness of the details of the change and the groups being impacted by the change.
- Demonstrated strong analytical and problem solving skills and the capacity to successfully manage competing priorities and meet tight deadlines.
- Demonstrated experience managing and overseeing project delivery, including developing and monitoring project plans, coordinating resources, reporting, issue and risk management and managing budgets.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and/or collaboratively in a project team environment within a complex organisation influencing others to move toward a common vision or goal.
- Well-developed interpersonal, verbal and written communication, consultation and negotiation skills necessary to build and maintain collaborative relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.
- Current unrestricted driver’s licence which is valid in NSW (Class C licence or equivalent) and ability to travel as required.
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Laura Giblin on Laura.Giblin@health.nsw.gov.au
Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace
We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplaces are welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristics including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and social-economic status. Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy for more information.
Reasonable Adjustments
NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email SESLHD-Recruitment-District@health.nsw.gov.au and let us know.
Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.
Information for applicants:
- If you have relevant qualifications or experience, please include any supporting documents with your application.
- An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies
- Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
- Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description
- Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer
- SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients and their carers, feel supported. We invite candidates of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, cultural background, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, and Indigenous Australians to apply. We do have an Aboriginal Workforce Team that can also provide support (SESLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website
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