CCLHD - Primary Health Programs Manager – Child and Family Health

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Primary Health Programs Manager – Child and Family Health to lead and coordinate the delivery of essential health screening and immunisation programs for children and families across our region.

This pivotal role involves working across Community Health Centres, Gosford and Wyong Hospitals, as well as in selected Early Childhood Education Centres and schools, supporting outreach health teams in delivering high-quality, accessible care. The manager will oversee and support a range of key early childhood health programs, including:

• SWISH (State Wide Infant Screening – Hearing)
• StEPS (Statewide Eyesight Preschooler Screening)
• School-Based Immunisation Programs
• Immunisation Clinics (0–5 years)
• Brighter Beginnings: 4-Year-Old Health and Development Checks

This role is appropriate for you if you are: 

• Dietitian Level 5
• Nurse Manager Grade 2
• Occupational Therapist Level 5
• Social Worker Level 5
• Speech Pathologist Level 5

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership to ensure the successful delivery of child and family health programs.
• Manage multidisciplinary teams across various locations, ensuring high performance and adherence to clinical standards.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with early childhood education providers, schools, and internal stakeholders to support integrated service delivery.
• Monitor program outcomes and implement continuous quality improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with NSW Health policies and procedures and contribute to service planning and reporting requirements.
• Support staff development and foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and service excellence.
  
  

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

About You

• Bachelor or Above qualifications in the identified Discipline.
• Current Authority to Practice with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), or eligibility to join Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) and the maintenance of such.
• Post Graduate qualifications in relevant field and/or relevant extensive experience and expertise working in the field of children and families.
• Valid NSW Drivers Licence
• Have a current NSW Working with Childrens Check or happy to obtain.