District Manager Aged and Connected Care - Location Negotiable within MNCLHD

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 4
Remuneration: $153,559 - $182,954
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ698802
Advertising Closes: 2 November 2026

Employment with Mid North Coast LHD requires candidates to hold a valid authority to work in Australia (Aust Work Rights Visa). 

About the Role

The District Manager Aged and Connected Care provides strategic leadership and operational oversight of Aged Care and Connected Care services across the Mid North Coast Local Health District (MNCLHD). Reporting to the General Manager Integrated Care, the role is responsible for driving service planning, performance, governance, and service improvement to deliver high-quality, coordinated, and person-centred care that improves patient outcomes and supports communities with complex health and care needs across hospital, community, primary care, aged care, and non-government sectors.

The role leads the development and implementation of integrated models of care, strengthens partnerships across health and community services, and ensures services meet relevant Aged Care Standards, legislative requirements, and organisational priorities. With responsibility for a diverse portfolio, including Aged Care, Primary Care, Integrated Care, Community Brain Injury Rehabilitation, Rural Spinal Cord Injury and Movement Disorders, the District Manager drives service integration, workforce capability, effective resource management, and continuous improvement.

Working collaboratively with senior leaders, clinicians, government agencies, community organisations and key stakeholders, the role provides strategic advice, manages operational and workforce risks, and supports service redesign and innovation. Through strong leadership, sound governance and a commitment to patient safety and quality, the District Manager Aged and Connected Care plays a pivotal role in delivering sustainable, accessible, and high-value care that responds to the evolving needs of communities across the district.

This is a Full-Time permanent role based in the Mid North Coast Local Health District with office locations in Coffs Harbour & Port Macquarie.

About You

You are an experienced and strategic health professional with relevant tertiary qualifications in a health-related discipline, or equivalent experience, and a strong understanding of service delivery within large and complex healthcare organisations. You bring demonstrated expertise in aged care services within a health setting, with a proven ability to plan, manage and evaluate complex health programs and projects to achieve strategic objectives, improve service outcomes, and ensure the effective use of resources.

You are an accomplished senior leader with the ability to lead, motivate and engage multidisciplinary teams, foster a positive workplace culture, and drive service improvement and innovation. Your highly developed interpersonal, communication, consultation and negotiation skills enable you to build strong collaborative relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders across health, aged care, primary care, and community services.

You demonstrate strong analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to navigate complex organisational challenges, manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality outcomes within tight timeframes. You are confident using a range of computer applications, data management systems, spreadsheets, and information systems to support effective decision-making, performance monitoring, and reporting. You also hold a current driver licence and are willing and able to travel across the district as required.

Above all, you are a collaborative and forward thinking leader who is committed to delivering safe, high-quality, person centred care, strengthening integrated models of service delivery, and achieving positive outcomes for patients, clients, and communities across the Mid North Coast Local Health District.

Diversity and Inclusion lies at the heart of how we recruit

Mid North Coast Local Health District is committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects and understands the community we serve. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace culture where everyone feels respected, valued and that they belong. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from candidates of all cultures, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences.

We encourage you to reach out if you require any adjustments or assistance during the recruitment process to ensure you have every opportunity to showcase your talent, skills, and potential. Please contact MNCLHD-WorkforceSupport@health.nsw.gov.au .

This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive for Category A positions prior to offer. 

All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined under the General questions section at Occupational assessment screening and vaccination - FAQ

Salary will be accordance with NSW Health State Awards for the advertised classification/s.  These awards are available at http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/careers/conditions/pages/default.aspx.

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