Director, NSW Refugee Health (Health Manager Lvl 4) - Perm FT
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- South Western Sydney Local Health District
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- REQ650065 Requisition #
Requisition ID: REQ650065
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, 38 hours per week
Remuneration: $147,653.00 - $175,917.00 per annum + 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging + Flexible Working (subject to approval)
Location: George St, Liverpool
Applications close: 06/04/2026
Contact: Mandy Williams - Director, Population Health on 0418 240 522 | Mandy.williams@health.nsw.gov.au
With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we're enriching health, and develop your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia.
Achieve Something Great
Are you a strategic, compassionate and forward thinking leader with a passion for improving health outcomes for refugees? The NSW Refugee Health Service (RHS) is seeking an experienced Director to lead this statewide service and shape the future of refugee health in NSW.
The Director of the NSW Refugee Health Service is responsible for providing executive leadership, strategic direction, and operational oversight across all aspects of this statewide service, including clinical services, health promotion, partnerships, and program delivery.
Are You the Right Fit?
You are an experienced leader with deep expertise in public health, health services delivery, or related fields. You excel at building partnerships, navigating complexity, and leading multidisciplinary teams. You understand the unique needs of refugee communities and bring a commitment to equity, evidence based practice, and continuous improvement.
Selection Criteria
To help us assess your suitability for the role, please tell us as much as you can about yourself in response to the questions below.
- Demonstrated current understanding of refugee and asylum seeker health and related issues, and experience in health care for refugees.
- Demonstrated high level knowledge and experience in strategic planning, program design and implementation of population health/refugee health programs including research, evaluation, quality improvement and evidence informed management of complex health issues within a large and complex organisation.
- Demonstrated capacity to make decisions on management and strategic issues within a complex organisation using high level analytical, critical appraisal and problem-solving skills (including financial, human and physical resource management).
- Demonstrated ability to lead organisational change and drive performance, according to state and local priorities to achieve agreed objectives.
Applicants must possess an Australian C-Class driver's license (including P1 or P2). Those who hold a C class license (P1 or P2 included) from a state other than NSW must obtain a NSW C class (P1 or P2 included) license within three months of appointment. Learner's licenses are not permitted.
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Position Information
Applicants will be assessed against the criteria in the Position Description.
How to Apply
Read our application guide and tips for improving your application.
Diversity, Culture & Inclusion
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to accessibility and a supportive recruitment experience. If you require adjustments or assistance during the application process, please contact SWSLHDJobs@health.nsw.gov.au
We value the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of our workforce and are committed to fostering a respectful and welcoming environment. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, neurodivergent individuals, those from Refugee, multicultural and multifaith backgrounds, and members of the LGBTQI+ community.
Aboriginal Workforce
For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to our Aboriginal Workforce Team, please contact SWSLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au. Support is also available through the Stepping Up website.
More Than Just a Job – Why Work With Us?
Financial Perks
12% superannuation
Salary packaging and novated leasing via Smart Salary
Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full-time and part-time staff)
One extra day off each month for full-time employees
Work-Life Balance
Flexible work options, including hybrid and varied hours (depending on the role)
Paid maternity and parental leave
Generous leave options like long service and carers leave
Grow Your Career
Access to learning opportunities through our dedicated Education and Organisational Development team, who support staff with training, workshops, and career development programs.
Health & Wellbeing
Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport
Free and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP)
Wellbeing programs that promote mental health, resilience, and balance
Additional Information
Temporary visa holders
May be considered if no suitable citizen or permanent resident is found.
Vaccination Requirements
All staff must meet NSW Health’s vaccination and screening requirements before starting.
Child Safe Employment
South Western Sydney 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.
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