Statewide Document Control Manager
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time up until 02 June 2029 with potential for on going employment
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 3
Remuneration: $132,236 - $150,222
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ668874
Location: Newcastle
Applications Close: 29 June 2026 - 11:59pm
About the Opportunity
Make a real difference, challenge yourself, and become an integral part of NSW Health Pathology. In this role, you will lead, develop, and support the implementation of standardisation programs in collaboration with Clinical Streams. Together, we are working towards delivering improved, more consistent outcomes across health and justice systems in NSW.
Flexible working arrangements are available, offering a blend of in-office and work-from-home options. You will join a small, dynamic team that collaborates across multiple pathology disciplines. This is an exciting time to be part of NSW Health Pathology’s journey, as we implement a statewide quality management system and deliver a new Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS). These initiatives will support the harmonisation of practices and enable a truly integrated, networked pathology service delivered locally across NSW.
NSW Health Pathology operates more than 60 laboratories and around 200 collection centres across NSW and conducts over 60 million tests per annum. Our network of pathologists are supported by scientists, technicians and support staff who quickly and accurately assess samples so clinical teams can make the best possible treatment decisions for patients. We encourage our staff to be involved in research and innovation opportunities to create healthier safer communities. Our Forensic and Analytical Science Service provides independent, objective analysis to the NSW criminal and coronial justice systems.
What you’ll be doing
The Statewide Document Control Manager plays a key role in the management and continuous improvement of statewide document governance, structures, and practices within NSW Health Pathology. The role ensures consistency, quality, and standardisation in line with regulatory, ethical, and accountability requirements, while supporting the organisation's strategic and operational objectives
What we can offer you
Financial Benefits - Generous salary packaging options and other fringe benefits
Work-life balance - Up to 12 additional days off per year in addition to Annual Leave (for full-time employees)
Professional growth - Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training with RTO My Health Learning
Health & Wellbeing - Fitness Passport gym discounts and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and families.
Interested in joining Australia’s largest public pathology service? Apply now by addressing the following questions:
- Significant experience in corporate governance, quality management and document management systems in a large, diverse, pathology service industry organisation within a government setting.
- Proven ability to interpret and apply governance frameworks, standards, and organisational requirements, and to provide authoritative advice on document structure, content alignment, and lifecycle management.
- Excellent analytical skills including the ability to analyse and interpret complex information, prepare written reports, deal with challenges creatively and achieve business focused solutions. Strong attention to detail and experience using databases and workflow systems.
- Proven, highly-developed and effective ability to engage, collaborate, negotiate, influence and maintain trusted, respectful relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Demonstrated excellent leadership, communication and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated organizational and prioritisation skills, with the ability to work independently or collaboratively within a team and experience working in a demanding professional environment with a proven track record to achieve objectives within timeframes.
Information for applicants
NSW Health Pathology is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace. We value, and welcome all suitably qualified applicants regardless of age, background, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.
NSW Health Pathology is committed to providing accessibility and reasonable accommodations and ensuring our recruitment process is flexible, inclusive, and free from barriers, promoting equal opportunities for all to succeed. Please reach out if you need adjustments.
NSW Health Pathology is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce in public health. For Aboriginal candidates, support is available through the Stepping Up website
You must have valid working rights in Australia for the duration of the appointment to be eligible to apply.
All workers must meet NSW Health’s vaccination and screening requirements before starting employment. See PD2026_004 for more detail. The preferred candidate may be required to undergo a functional assessment prior to appointment.
An eligibility list may be created for similar vacancies in the future.
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Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
3) For role related queries or questions contact Tracey Hoitink on tracey.hoitink@health.nsw.gov.au
To learn more about NSWHP please visit “Life at NSW Health Pathology” or connect with us on LinkedIn!
