Primary & Community Health Manager
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Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (up to 6th September 2027)
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 3
Remuneration: $69.36 - $78.79 ph (+ superannuation + salary packaging options are available to reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay)
Location: Parkes, Forbes, NSW – Find out more
Hours Per Week: 38
Applications Close:23 September 2026 – 11:59pm
Primary & Community Health Manager
Lachlan Health Service (Parkes/Forbes)
About the role
Are you an experienced healthcare leader passionate about improving health outcomes for rural and regional communities?
We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Primary & Community Health Manager to lead the delivery of high-quality, multidisciplinary primary and community health services. This leadership role is responsible for ensuring services are client-centred, culturally safe, evidence-based, and aligned with local community needs and strategic health priorities.
As the Primary & Community Health Manager, you will:
- Lead and manage multidisciplinary clinical and administrative teams across community-based health services.
- Drive service planning, workforce development, and change management initiatives aligned with local, state, and national health priorities.
- Monitor service performance and utilise data to support quality improvement, resource management, and informed decision-making.
- Oversee financial, human, and physical resources to ensure efficient and sustainable service delivery.
- Provide clinical leadership and promote contemporary models of care that improve patient and community outcomes.
- Ensure strong governance, quality, safety, risk management, and compliance with relevant legislation, policies, and standards.
- Collaborate with senior leaders and stakeholders to develop and implement strategies that achieve key performance indicators and service objectives.
NSW Health workers may be required to use respiratory protective equipment as part of their duties, including fit testing and compliance with safe-use requirements.
This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the health and wellbeing of communities across Western NSW while leading a dedicated and passionate workforce.
To find out more about the role click to view the Position Description
A career with Western NSW means you can challenge yourself, make an impact and shape the future of rural health. To explore the benefits of a career in our Local Health District, visit the WNSWLHD website.
Helping you Move to Western NSW
The Welcome Experience is a free NSW Government service supporting workers (and their families) who have accepted a job with Western NSW LHD in most locations. The service helps with housing, schooling, partner work and community connections. Find out more at The Welcome Experience
To apply for this role:
· Click ‘Apply’
· Create a profile in the Recruitment & Onboarding (ROB) System or sign in using your existing login
· Upload your current resume
· Answer the selection criteria
Role-related enquiries: Please contact Liz Mitchell on 0447021070 or at Liz.Mitchell@health.nsw.gov.au for more information.
Additional information for applicants:
· All suitably qualified Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply for this position. This is a targeted position under GSE Rule 26. Where possible, affirmative action will be applied to support employment of eligible persons.
· This recruitment may be used to create an Eligibility List for similar roles in the future.
· Western NSW LHD can provide reasonable adjustments in the workplace. Applicants who provide information on an injury, health condition, or disability in their pre-employment forms will receive a functional assessment from our Risk Management Unit (RMU). This review will consider the applicant’s needs and what reasonable adjustments and workplace supports are available to support their employment journey.
· Western NSW LHD is committed to the safety and wellbeing of every child in our care. All staff in WNSWLHD are required to provide a safe and supportive environment for children, while working to protect them from harm and abuse. For more information on the Child Safety Standards, visit: NSW Government - Office of Children's Guardian
· Western NSW is committed to creating a safe and accessible workplace that promotes diversity, inclusion and belonging. As a vibrant and diverse region, rich in community and culture, we welcome applications from all people to build a respectful workplace dedicated to delivering the best health outcomes for our community.
· To find out more about the remuneration and conditions, visit NSW Public Health System Awards
· For more information, visit a Guide to Employment with WNSWLHD
