Manager Infectious Diseases/Deputy Public Health Controller - Health Manager Level 3 - Goulburn or Albury
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Location: Goulburn or Albury
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 3
Remuneration: $132,236.00 - $150,222.00 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ622151
Applications Close: Sunday 30 November 2025
Interview Information: Scheduled within 10 days of closing
About the service
Ready to Lead & Shake Things Up? Join Us as Health Manager! Are you a people person who loves getting stuff DONE? We want YOU to be the captain of our health ship at Southern NSW Local Health District. Help us keep the wheels turning smoothly, support awesome teams, and make a real splash in rural healthcare.
Think you’re up for the challenge? Let’s make health magic happen together!
Support for
Applicants for this position may qualify for the NSW Health Rural Health Workforce Incentives Scheme (RHWIS)
Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
Health and Wellbeing benefits including Fitness Passport, and annual Influenza vaccinations
A team that values your expertise, invests in your development and supports your lifestyle
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What you'll be doing
This position will be responsible for the leadership, planning, development, implementation and evaluation of infectious disease services for Public Health in Murrumbidgee and Southern NSW Local Health Districts. This includes high level analysis of disease data, preparation and planning for emergency response of disease outbreaks and report preparation. The team consists of Surveillance Officers – infectious disease, and Tuberculosis CNC.
The manager will be responsible for liaison and negotiation with stakeholders within the Health Districts, other relevant organisations and staff of NSW Health. This position will not only incorporate a managerial function but will also require operational input in Public Health. The role will undertake a leadership role in emergency response activities of the Public Health Unit.
Selection Criteria
Tertiary qualifications (degree level minimum) in health or science.
- Demonstrated high level knowledge of communicable diseases, including control strategies and the epidemiology of infectious disease.
- Experience in the analysis of health data. Demonstrated analytical, critical appraisal and problem solving skills and experience in the preparation of reports.
- Demonstrated organisational leadership and management skills.
- Demonstrated high level written and verbal communication skills and ability to liaise with staff and external organisations at all levels whilst maintaining tact and diplomacy.
- Ability to work independently and make a positive contribution to a multi-disciplinary team.
- Willingness to participate in after hours work as needed and on-call roster.
- Evidence of a current unrestricted drivers’ licence and the ability to maintain. Ability and willingness to drive/travel as the role requires. This may involve driving long distances and overnight stays.
We look forward to learning more about you and what you can bring to our team.
Information for applicants
Southern NSW Local Health District is committed to closing the gap in health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. As part of this commitment, the Stepping Up website has been developed to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander job applicants through the NSW Health recruitment process. The site provides guidance, resources, and tools to help applicants confidently apply for roles and build meaningful careers in health.
Southern NSW Local Health District 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.
This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
At Southern NSW Local Health District, we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated, inclusion is part of everyday practice, and our people are supported to succeed. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, LGBTIQ+ people, and others who bring diverse experiences and perspectives to our workforce.
If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process, please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact estelle.roberts1@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.
To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. www.immi.gov.au
