CCLHD - Primary Health Programs Manager – Child and Family Health

🔍 Central Coast

New

📁: Program Manager

💼: Central Coast Local Health District

📅   : REQ657727 Requisition #

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Health Clinician Level 5
Remuneration: Depending on qualifications
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ657727
Application close: Sunday 24th May 2026 at 11.59pm

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:

Nurse Manager Grade 2
Dietitian Level 5
Occupational Therapist Level 5
Physiotherapist 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.

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

At Central Coast Local Health District, you’ll be supported to grow, thrive, and succeed:

Work-Life Balance

· Accrued day off each month (ADO)

· 17.5% annual leave loading

· Paid parental leave

Financial Benefits

· Salary packaging to increase your take‑home pay

· Novated leasing options

· Relocation assistance (where eligible)

Health & Wellbeing

· Discounted gym access through Fitness Passport

· Free flu vaccinations

· Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family

· Access discounted private health insurance

Career Growth

· Access to professional development and education

· Secondment and career‑advancement opportunities across the District

Need More Information?

Julie Hudson

Phone: 0439 359 568

Email: Julie.Hudson@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 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.

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.

Stay Connected

You are encouraged to complete applications on a week day where Technical Support is available Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm by phoning ROB Help Desk on 1300 679 367.