Associate Director Planning (Health Manager Lvl 5) - Strategy, Planning & Research - Perm FT
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- South Western Sydney Local Health District
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- REQ608235 Requisition #
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, 40 hours per week
Location: Liverpool Hospital, Eastern Campus
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 5
Remuneration: $166,678.00 - $186,448.00 per annum
Requisition ID: REQ608235
Application Close Date: 12/10/2025
Interview Date Range: 15/10/2025 - 22/10/2025
Contact Details: Sian Bryant - 8738 6885 | angela.bryant2@health.nsw.gov.au
About The Opportunity
This is a senior leadership position with a unique opportunity to shape the future of health service delivery across the district. This position combines strategic influence with hands-on service design, giving you the chance to make a real and lasting impact on the health and wellbeing of our community.
The Associate Director leads the Planning Unit, which is responsible for developing and designing services that respond to changing community needs. As part of the Strategy, Planning and Research Directorate, the role plays a pivotal role in shaping the District’s future. This includes providing strategic advice, setting direction, and supporting evidence-based decision-making.
The position works closely with a wide range of stakeholders. Internally, this includes the executive team, senior managers, and clinicians. Externally, the role engages with senior leaders across NSW Health, government agencies, service providers, and community representatives. The ideal candidate will be a trusted and collaborative leader, capable of fostering innovation and encouraging rigorous evaluation. They will promote open and respectful dialogue, support continuous learning, and build a highperforming team culture that embraces constructive change and professional growth.
What You'll Be Doing
The Manager, Planning is responsible for leading service and strategic planning for South Western Sydney Local Health District (SWSLHD).
The position holder will establish strong relationships with the executive, senior managers and clinicians throughout the District, as well as a broad range of external stakeholders. Externally this position confers with other senior managers within NSW Health, government organisations, clients and service providers. These contacts are necessary for the positions to fulfill the responsibilities within SWSLHD and to participate effectively in the development of planning and service development functions both within the LHD and the State. The position holder also must ensure compliance with legislative and operational requirements and keep abreast of leading practice initiatives and reforms.
Where You'll Be Working
South Western Sydney Local Health District (SWSLHD) serves one of Australia's most multicultural regions, providing high-quality, patient-centred care across various hospitals and health services. These include Bankstown-Lidcombe, Bowral & District, Camden, Campbelltown, Fairfield, and Liverpool Hospitals, each offering specialised care.
SWSLHD offers a supportive, innovative, and forward-thinking work environment, with numerous opportunities for professional development and career progression. The district's community health services provide comprehensive care, including prevention, early intervention, and ongoing support, while its mental health services offer both inpatient and community-based care.
Working at SWSLHD means being part of a dedicated team committed to improving health outcomes and making a positive impact on the community.
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.
- Masters in a related field (such as Health Services Planning or Health Services Management) or significant related experience.
- Extensive experience in health services planning at an LHD, State or Regional level with the ability to foster and maintain positive relationships with stakeholders internal and external to the organisation.
- Effective and proven leadership and staff management skills including the ability to develop, direct and lead a committed team to achieve organizational objectives.
- High level analytical skills, statistical understanding and ability to provide high level advice regarding resources allocation, policy and models of health service delivery.
- Demonstrated experience in corporate level strategic planning.
- 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.
