Manager - Diversity Programs
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time until 19 June 2026
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 2
Remuneration: $55.41 - $65.37 per hour plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 14
Requisition ID: REQ599621
Applications close: Sunday 31 August 2025
Manager - Diversity Programs
The Role
The Manager, Diversity Programs will develop, lead and manage operations of the Prince of Wales Hospital Diversity Health program The program aims to improve access, appropriateness, safety and quality of care for consumers from diverse backgrounds. These include, consumers from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) backgrounds; people with a disability; carers; LGBTQI+; those with low health literacy and priority populations in line with the Diversity Health Plan. The Manager will also support the project work of the Aboriginal Hospital Liaison Officer to improve service provision to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander consumers.
The Manager drives the POWH&CHS implementation of relevant NSW and SESLHD strategic plans for diverse communities, as well as associated key performance indicators. The Manager Diversity Programs will assess needs, identify priorities, plan, implement and evaluate actions/projects to improve the responsiveness of the workforce and system to meet the needs of diverse consumers. They will foster networks and collaborate with consumers from diverse backgrounds, other Diversity Health Coordinators, District services including Priority Populations, academic institutions and other peak Non-Government Organisations leading innovative diversity work.
Where you'll be working
Prince of Wales Hospital and Community Health Service is a Level 6 Tertiary Referral Hospital with an inpatient bed base of 370. Each year we care for more than 70,000 patients in our Emergency Department and have around 50,000 admissions to the inpatient units. POWH offers an outpatient service and rural outreach service and provides more than 900,000 occasions of non-admitted patient care each year, including innovative virtual models of care. We have transitioned the majority of inpatient units and wards to the Acute Services Building (ASB) including a state of the art Emergency Department and Intensive Care Unit. POWH provides an exceptional staff experience and enhanced patient and family outcomes as a result of the provision of person-centred care. Randwick Local council is renowned for our world-class beaches and supported by cafes and restaurants to tickle your taste-buds, Randwick’s fascinating coastline and atmosphere will have you in awe the minute you arrive. Offering a mix of historic buildings, impressive beaches and coastal walks coupled with boutique restaurants, transport links and a vibrant nightlife, you’ll never be short of things to do in this progressive community.
What we offer
- A workplace culture with a foundation that promotes person centred care approaches and staff wellbing
- Orientation and supported transition into your new role
- Targeted clinical stream education programs affiliated with university partners
- Development pathways that are aimed at career progression
- 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
- Corporate health and fitness program, discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members
- Discounted Private Health Insurance
For more information on careers and benefits of working for SESLHD, visit our page.
Selection criteria
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in Social or Behavioural Sciences, Education or in health-related disciplines such as Nursing, Allied Health, health promotion or a combination of study and work experience.
- Demonstrated experience in program and policy development, implementation, analysis and review with an understanding of how diverse backgrounds impact on access, safety, health outcomes and consumer satisfaction.
- Proven expertise in developing and implementing projects that reduce the complexity within the health system and cater for those with poor health literacy levels.
- Demonstrated high level negotiation and facilitation skills with an ability to deliver organisational change, whilst maintaining effective working relationships with key stakeholders.
- Proven ability to deliver improvement and innovation in healthcare to diverse populations using project management, problem solving and change management skills.
- Demonstrated skills in training and ability to build capacity of the health workforce in delivering better patient outcomes for diverse populations.
- Demonstrated high level verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal and influencing skills with a strong customer service approach including: experience in developing patient health information, high level business correspondences and reports and ability to present projects and outcomes at an executive level.
- Demonstrated skills in information technology and systems, including Microsoft Office systems (PPT, Word, Excel) as well as ability to learn new data systems.
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 Elizabeth Browne on Elizabeth.Browne@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 characteristic 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-POWH-SSEH@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:
- 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
- We do have an Aboriginal Employment Consultant that can also provide support (SESLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website
