Voluntary Assisted Dying Service Manager
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 3
Remuneration: $137,525 - $156,231 Per annum + Salary Packaging
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ699905
Location: Wallsend Aged Care Facility
Applications Close: Sunday 8th November 2026 at 11:59pm
Lead with compassion. Make a difference. Help shape a service that puts people at the heart of every decision.
About the Opportunity
An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced and compassionate Service Manager to lead and further develop the Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD) Service within Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD). Based at Wallsend Aged Care Facility, you will lead a small, dynamic multidisciplinary team delivering a service across the LHD. The team is supportive and close-knit and values connection and collaboration. Working closely with the VAD Medical Lead, team members and a broad range of stakeholders, you will play a key role in consolidating and strengthening the service to support the delivery of safe, high-quality, person-centred care. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to a specialised and evolving service, providing leadership, guidance and support to staff and patients within a sensitive and sometimes emotionally challenging environment.
About the Role
As the Voluntary Assisted Dying Service Manager, you will provide leadership and management to a dedicated multidisciplinary team of doctors, nurses and pharmacists, supporting the delivery of safe, compassionate and person-centred care across HNELHD. Working closely with the VAD Medical Lead and team, you will oversee workload management, resolve conflicts and address barriers to ensure the clinical team can provide high-quality care. You will also support service development, strengthen stakeholder relationships and maintain a strong focus on clinical governance, risk management and patient safety.
About You
You are an experienced and reflective leader who brings strong management capabilities, emotional intelligence and a commitment to delivering high-quality, person-centred care. You are comfortable navigating complexity, managing competing demands and working within a service that requires sensitivity, resilience and integrity. You can work autonomously while fostering a collaborative team environment, communicate effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders and confidently respond to emerging issues and risks.
To be successful in this role, you will have:
Relevant tertiary qualifications in health management or a clinical discipline, or relevant equivalent work experience, or a combination of study and work experience.
Demonstrated leadership and management experience within complex services involving multiple departments and stakeholders. Previous experience in a clinical setting will be highly regarded.
Demonstrated ability to work autonomously, deliver results within deadlines, demonstrate initiative and maintain a commitment to achieving high-quality outcomes.
Demonstrated ability to communicate sensitively and effectively across professional groups and at all levels of an organisation.
Demonstrated ability to engage effectively with key stakeholders and foster teamwork and collaboration.
A thorough understanding of, and commitment to, the principles of end-of-life care, governance, risk management and patient safety to improve health outcomes for service consumers.
Excellent computer skills, including word processing, data management, data analysis, interpretation and presentation.
Essential Requirements
Eligibility to drive in NSW and willingness to travel for work purpose.
The Benefits
At Hunter New England Health enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day:
🌿 Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
🚗 Free onsite parking
🛍️ Proximity to shopping and other services
🌴 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
👶 Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance
💸 Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
🏋️ Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
⭐ Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
Need more information?
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For role related queries or questions contact Phillip Way on Phillip.Way@health.nsw.gov.au
Additional Information:
At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. 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 HNELHD-Diversity@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support.
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. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
An eligibility list will be created for future temporary full-time and part-time vacancies.
Information for Applicants:
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2
Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp
This is a Category B 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 B positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via nswhealth@salarypackagingplus.com.au or 1300 40 25 23.
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