Climate Adaptation Manager
Work with an award-winning team to lead a new program of work focused on climate adaptation and building resilience to climate hazards within the health sector. You will work with university partners, health staff, and local community organisations to conduct research and deliver strategies that reduce climate and health risks.
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until 13 August 2027 (with possibility of ongoing employment)
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 2
Remuneration: $2,277.20 - $2,686.95 per week
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ686076
Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone. There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’ lives.
NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism.
Where you'll be working
Royal North Shore Hospital
What you'll be doing
The Climate Adaptation Manager will coordinate and implement the district’s efforts related to climate adaptation and climate risk, ensuring it meets its regulatory requirements. The position will manage the district’s mandatory annual climate-related financial disclosures reporting, climate risk management frameworks, and lead the implementation of adaptation research and solutions to strengthen NSLHD’s resilience to climate change and reduce the impact of future climate-related events.
The position will work within the Planetary Health team and report to the Manager of Planetary Health NSLHD.
This is a 12-month temporary maternity leave contract.
People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.
Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:
- Tertiary qualifications in sustainability, climate or disaster risk management, or public health and or/demonstrated experience leading climate adaption risk and resilience planning within a complex organisation.
- Experience working with senior executives, clinicians, and researchers to deliver change and committed to establishing and maintaining effective and collaborative working relationships for stakeholder engagement.
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For role related queries or questions contact Nicola Bruce on nicola.bruce@health.nsw.gov.au
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Applications Close: 26 August 2026
