Clinical Stream Director - Priority Populations - Leave Relief (Non-Medical) - REQ640994
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time for up to 12 months
Position Classification: Health Mgr Lvl 5
Remuneration: 173345 – 193906 full time equivalent base salary range (excludes super, leave loading and salary packaging)
Hours Per Week: 40
Requisition ID: REQ640994
Location: Westmead
Applications Close: Midnight on 5 March 2026
Sydney Children's Hospitals Network is the largest paediatric health care entity in Australia. We care for thousands of children each year in our hospitals and in their homes — with one purpose in mind — to help young people live their healthiest lives.
What you'll be doing
The Clinical Stream Director is a senior leader within the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network (SCHN). The Clinical Stream Director will work collaboratively with the Clinical Stream Medical Director as the Stream Leadership Team responsible for:
- Strategy – workforce strategy and service development
- Governance – clinical policy development and review for the services provided and models of care
- People management – staff within the clinical stream in the departments that do not fall into business units, site wards and site allied health departments
- Performance – support services and departments across the Clinical Stream to meet financial targets and key performance indicators
- Monitoring and review of quality outcomes
- Process and system improvement – support innovation and excellence in the delivery of high-quality care for children, young people and their families
The Stream Leadership Team will report directly to the Executive Director Clinical Operations and have joint accountability and decision making for the stream, with a reporting line to the site Director Clinical Operations for governance of operational issues at the relevant site.
The Clinical Streams are:
· Connected Care
- Critical Care
- Diagnostics
- Medical
- Priority Populations
- Surgical and Anaesthetics
About You
We’re looking for someone who:
- Relevant tertiary and/or post graduate management qualifications with extensive experience in managing clinical services.
- Proven leadership experience within a diverse range of clinical and non-clinical environments including development and implementation of operational management and service delivery structures that support the provision of effective and efficient services.
- Excellent interpersonal and people management skills and the ability to build, develop and maintain strong working relationships.
How to Apply
Click ‘Apply Online’ and submit your application including:
- A resume detailing relevant knowledge, skills and experience (maximum 5 pages)
- Answers to the selection criteria in the Position Description
Additional Benefits (for eligible employees)
- Salary packaging for tax savings
- Meal entertainment savings
- Accrued Day Off (ADO) for Full Time employees
- Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Fitness Passport
- Flexible Work Practice Opportunities
Need more information?
- Click here for the Position Description
- Find out more about applying for this position
- Learn more about The Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network
- Aboriginal job applicants are encouraged to visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up to assist in preparing your application.
Further Contacts and Support
For role related queries or questions contact Joanne Ging on joanne.ging@health.nsw.gov.au
We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families that access the services we provide at the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network. For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to SCHN’s Aboriginal Workforce Consultant, please contact SCHN-EA-AboriginalHealthDirectorate@health.nsw.gov.au
For technical support please contact the customer services team on 1300 679 367.
Child Safe Standards
SCHN is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
Additional Information
Applicants will be assessed against the essential criteria in Position Description. Please ensure that you review this document to understand the full requirements of the role.
NSW Health is committed to accessibility and may provide adjustments to the recruitment and interview process as needed, including physical adjustments, interview setup, or scheduling needs.
SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity - we acknowledge the vibrancy that a diverse workforce brings to enhance both our workplace culture and our service delivery to children, young people and their families and carers.
Employment of temporary visa holders is only considered if no suitable permanent resident or citizen is identified after labour market testing. Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
For roles that require formal qualifications, please note that overseas qualifications must be assessed by the Department of Education or the relevant authority appointed by the Australian Government for skilled migration purposes.
Eligibility List
An eligibility list may be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies.
