Virtual Care Centre Change Manager

If you have the skills, vision, and drive to lead transformative change, we’d love to hear from you!


Remuneration: $182,575 - $199,405 p.a.+ Superannuation 
Location: Negotiable within Hunter New England Health District  
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time up to 6 months with the view to be extended 
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 6 
Hours Per Week: 40 
REQ ID: REQ544215 
Closing Date: Sunday 19th January 2025 
Tentiative Interview Date: Friday 24th January 2025


What’s on Offer?

Impactful Leadership: Step into a pivotal change management position within Hunter New England Local Health District during an exciting period of transformation within the Virtual Care space. As the Virtual Care Centre Change Manager, you’ll lead the way in initiating, implementing and managing the new pathway into virtual care within acute and subacute settings. This temporary role, with the potential for extension, offers a unique opportunity to shape services and processes, ensuring they align with the hospital's long-standing legacy and future-focused vision.

Driving Innovation: Be at the forefront of change by developing and implementing a cutting-edge virtual care network that streamlines services across the district. You’ll spearhead efforts to create a single front door for referrals, ensuring seamless connections to existing services and enhancing virtual care delivery. 

Professional Growth and Collaborative Culture: Join a supportive and dynamic workplace where collaboration, mentorship, and innovation are valued. You’ll have access to professional development opportunities while contributing to a culture that prioritises excellence in patient care and operational success.

If you’re ready to make a lasting impact, drive innovation, and lead with purpose, click here for more information and a copy of the Position Description


What Sets You Apart?

We are looking for a visionary leader to join our team—a strategic thinker with a proven track record in organisational-level change management and the ability to make a district-wide impact. This role requires more than operational and clinical expertise; it demands a leader with the vision, communication skills, and influence to shape the future of healthcare services across the district.


What You’ll Bring: 

• Leadership Excellence: Expertise in strategic development, change management, and policy navigation to drive district-wide initiatives and improvements. 

• Acute Care Insight: A deep understanding of acute care settings, enabling informed decision-making and effective implementation of strategic directions. 

• Exceptional Communication: Strong interpersonal and rapport building skills to consult, negotiate, and influence stakeholders at all levels, internally and externally. 

• Vision and Execution: The ability to craft a clear vision, communicate it effectively, and implement practical steps to achieve desired outcomes. 

• Collaboration and Impact: A commitment to fostering relationships and delivering results that enhance nearly every service within the district. 

Where You’ll Be Working:

This incredible opportunity offers the flexibility to be based anywhere across the Hunter New England Health District.  Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD) covers a region of 131,785 square kilometres. Kamilaroi, Gomilaroi, Geawegal, Bahtabah, Thungutti, Awabakal, Aniawan, Biripi, Worimi, Nganyaywana, Wonnarua, Banbai, Ngoorabul, Bundjalung, Yallaroi and Darkinung peoples are the traditional custodians of the land.

You will work closely with key leaders, including the Executive Operations Manager, General Managers, Senior clinicians, Mental health specialists, Stream and Network leads, and the Medical Lead. Regular team interactions and participation in virtual steering committees will foster collaboration and drive innovative outcomes.

Our team culture is built on equality, respect, and compassionate leadership, creating a supportive and future-focused environment. With a negotiable location within the district, this is an opportunity to contribute meaningfully to a forward-thinking healthcare organisation.


What’s in It for You? Shape the Future of Healthcare.

Step into a cutting-edge, transformative role where you’ll have the autonomy, innovation, and challenge you’ve been seeking. As part of our team, you’ll drive high-level change and make a lasting impact on a health system that’s evolving to meet the needs of diverse communities, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

This is your chance to lead initiatives in virtual care, rural health, and innovative practices, directing change in an interconnected and future-focused healthcare environment. Your efforts will contribute to a patient-centred care model and improves health outcomes 


What We Offer: 

• Inspiration and Innovation: Be at the forefront of healthcare transformation, working on exciting projects that redefine care delivery. 

• Professional Growth: Take on a challenging, career-defining role where your passion and drive will lead to meaningful outcomes and opportunities for growth. 

• Flexibility: The opportunity to take an an autonomous role driving a district wide project based anywhere within a picturesque Huner or Lower Mid-North Coast region. 

If you’re ready to embrace a role that’s as rewarding as it is impactful, join us in shaping the future of care and creating real change.

Need more information?

  1) Click here for the Position Description
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For a confidential conversation please reach out to Susan Heyman, Executive Director Operations at Susan.Heyman@health.nsw.gov.au .  

An eligibility list will be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies.   
We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.