CCLHD - Director Health Promotion and Population Health

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time - Until Jan 31st 2027
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 5
Remuneration: $180,279 - $201,662 per year
Hours Per Week: 40
Requisition ID: REQ678812
Location: Gosford
Application Closes: 2nd of August at 11:59pm

Do you have a passion for improving the health and wellbeing of entire communities through prevention, innovation, and strategic leadership? At Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD), we are committed to Trusted Care, Better Health for Everyone, and we are seeking an experienced and visionary leader to drive Health Promotion and Population Health outcomes across the Central Coast.
 

About the Opportunity

As the Director Health Promotion and Population Health, you will provide strategic leadership for the planning, delivery, and evaluation of population-wide health promotion initiatives aligned with national, state, and local priorities. You will lead prevention-focused programs across key areas including tobacco control, alcohol harm minimisation, healthy eating and active living, and healthy ageing.

This executive leadership role is instrumental in shaping the future health of the Central Coast community through evidence-based practice, partnership development, and system-wide influence. In this role you will:

• Lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of Health Promotion strategies and programs aligned with Ministry of Health, District, and national priorities.
• Provide expert advice to senior leaders, stakeholders, and partner organisations on effective Population Health Improvement practices.
• Establish and strengthen partnerships across health, government, community, and non-government sectors to support collaborative prevention initiatives.
• Analyse population health trends, demographic data, and equity issues to inform strategic planning and service delivery.
• Promote innovation, evidence-based practice, and continuous improvement to improve health outcomes and reduce health inequities.
• Represent Health Promotion at senior District, state, and national forums and contribute to broader policy and program development.
• Lead community engagement and consultation activities to ensure services are responsive to the needs of the Central Coast population.
• Oversee program evaluation, strategic communication, and media engagement to maximise the impact of population health initiatives.
• Manage departmental resources, workforce performance, governance, quality improvement, and risk management activities.

• Foster a positive and high-performing culture through leadership, mentoring, coaching, and workforce capability development.

  
   

For more information about this role, please view the Position Description 

About You

We are looking for someone who has:

• Extensive leadership experience in Health Promotion, Population Health, Public Health, or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience developing and implementing large-scale prevention and health improvement strategies.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement and partnership-building skills across diverse sectors and communities.
• Strong analytical capability with experience using population health data, demographic trends, and evaluation findings to inform decision-making.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and advise senior executives, government agencies, and external partners.
• Proven experience leading multidisciplinary teams and fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Strong understanding of risk management, governance, quality improvement, and resource management principles.
• Excellent communication, presentation, advocacy, and media engagement skills.
• A commitment to diversity, inclusion, equity, and culturally appropriate service delivery.
• Tertiary qualifications in Public Health, Health Promotion, Health Management, or a related field, with relevant postgraduate qualifications highly regarded.
   

Applicants must have current work rights in Australia or be a permanent resident or citizen. Unfortunately, we cannot consider applicants who do not meet this requirement.

Benefits 

• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy an accrued day off each month, 17.5% annual leave loading, and paid parental leave. 

• Financial Benefits: Boost your take-home pay with salary packaging, save on car costs with novated leasing, and access relocation assistance. 

• Health & Wellbeing: Stay active with discounted gym memberships (Fitness Passport), free flu vaccinations, telehealth support, and confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) counselling for you and your family. Plus, access discounted private health insurance. 

• Career Growth: Advance your career with free professional development courses and secondment opportunities. 

 
Need More Information? 
Adam Cruickshank
Phone: 0429531267
Email: Adam.Cruickshank@health.nsw.gov.au 

Click here to find out more about applying for this position. 

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Working for Central Coast Local Health District - NSW Health  

Central Coast Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards. 

Central Coast Local Health District is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. 

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants can access support through the Stepping Up initiative, which provides guidance on the NSW Health recruitment process. You’re also welcome to reach out to Nathan Bramston-Dean in our Aboriginal Workforce Development Team at CCLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au or call 02 4320 3519 for one-on-one support. 

 
Vaccination Requirements 

All NSW Health workers are required to comply with the Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy Directive. This includes: 

• Category A positions: Mandatory evidence of protection against specified infectious diseases, including annual influenza vaccination and tuberculosis assessment.  

• Category B positions: Vaccination is recommended but not mandatory.  

Applicants must provide appropriate evidence of compliance prior to commencement. For detailed information, please refer to the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Policy. 

NSW Health strongly recommends all workers stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations as per the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation guidelines. However, COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment. 

 
Additional Information 

An Eligibility List (E-List) or talent pool may be created from this recruitment episode to assist in filling future permanent, temporary, or casual full-time and part-time positions.  

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