Senior Manager (Health Mgr Lvl 5) - Connected Care Service - Perm FT
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 5
Remuneration: $166,678.00 - $186,448.00 per annum
Requisition ID: REQ557596
Application Close Date: 11/03/2025
Interview Date Range: 14/03/2025 – 21/03/2025
Contact Details: Pauline Hudson – 0484 140 599 | Pauline.hudson@health.nsw.gov.au
About the Opportunity
An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced and dynamic leader to join SWSLHD as the Senior Manager, Connected Care (SMCC). This pivotal role is responsible for leading district-wide projects, driving strategic initiatives, and championing digital innovation to enhance healthcare delivery for our patients.You will report to the Associate Director of Clinical Operations within the District Operations and Performance portfolio. As a key member of the team, the SMCC will provide expert leadership in financial and performance reporting, virtual care funding models, and technology-enabled healthcare solutions. The role involves collaborating with senior stakeholders, managing cross-functional teams, and ensuring Connected Care services align with Ministry expectations, operational priorities and patient outcomes.This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of Connected Care, leveraging data, technology, and strategic partnerships to improve service delivery across SWSLHD. If you are a results-driven leader with a passion for innovation and healthcare transformation, we invite you to apply.
What You'll be Doing
As part of the SWSLHD Clinical Operations team within the Clinical Operations and Performance portfolio, the SMCC collaborates with senior leaders across the organisation.
Key responsibilities include:
- Strategic Leadership – Oversee financial and performance reporting, information management, and clinical systems to support operational priorities. Lead monitoring, evaluation, and reporting efforts, informing future funding models and projects.
- Service Performance & Reporting – Develop and coordinate strategies to enhance service performance monitoring and reporting for Connected Care’s strategic goals. Support the ADCO in funding classifications, costing, and financial reporting.
- Operational & Team Management – Oversee the Connected Care team, ensuring effective operations and alignment with organisational objectives.
- Technology & Innovation – Lead the selection and implementation of technology that supports virtual models of care and in-person clinical practice. Work closely with clinicians and Health Informatics leads to ensure technology enhances patient outcomes.
This role is pivotal in driving Connected Care’s success by integrating performance insights, strategic leadership, and technological advancements to improve healthcare delivery.
Where You'll Be Working
The area is growing exponentially with many major shopping centers, great entertainment venues and the development of Sydney’s new airport all located within minutes of new housing estates.
As part of the greater Sydney area, we have bustling metropolitan hubs as well as areas that maintain their rural heritage. It is an incredible place to explore with adventure or relaxation are at your fingertips.
How to Apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible. View our application guide for information on how to respond to criteria and improve your application.
- Relevant tertiary qualifications or relevant equivalent work experience in health management, project management or a related discipline, and/or appropriate experience within the healthcare system.
- Can you provide an example of a time when you led a complex healthcare project requiring collaboration across multiple stakeholders. How did you ensure alignment and successful outcomes?
- In this role, you’ll be responsible for allocation of funding models and performance reporting for initiatives. How have you previously approached financial oversight and data-driven decision-making in a healthcare setting?
- 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.
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Additional Information
Salary Packaging
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees are able to enjoy the benefits of salary packing. Visit Smart Salary for more details.
Health & Fitness
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees receive discounted Gym Membership/Corporate Wellbeing Programs, including Fitness Passport.
Transforming Your Experience
Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. 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 an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of ⚫️ 🟡 🔴 Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander ⚫️ 🟡 🔴 background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.
SWSLHD is committed to driving a child safe culture that upholds children and young people’s rights. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported and included in their care. Existing staff of SWSLHD and those seeking employment are required to take the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people seriously while taking action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.
