Health Management Graduate Trainee

 

The vision for South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is 'exceptional care, healthier lives'. SESLHD is committed to enabling our community to be healthy and well, and to   providing the best possible compassionate care when people need it.

The purpose of the SESLHD Health Management Graduate Program is to develop future skilled and committed health leaders and managers. Participants in the program are titled Health Management Trainees. The SESLHD Health Management Graduate Program is a broad and comprehensive two-year program with two main components:
 
1.  Workplace Component:
Participants in the SESLHD Health Management Graduate Program work full-time for SESLHD, undertaking placements of 3-6 months duration through such areas as Hospital Operations, People and Culture, Finance the Executive Unit and an elective placement in their area of choice.
 
SESLHD participants are developed and supported through the program via a range of ongoing professional development activities, including workshop and training courses, attendance at conference and events, mentoring opportunities and a dedicated program coordinator.
 
2.  Academic Component:
To complement the workplace learning and accelerate their knowledge over the course of the program, Health Management Trainees undertake a Master’s Degree in Health Leadership and Management (or equivalent) on a part-time basis and in online mode.
 
Health Management Trainees are required to successfully undertake and complete all components of the program, as outlined above during the two-year program.

Benefits:

• Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) in addition to annual leave.
• Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay! Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing.
• Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
• Discounted Private Health Insurance.
  

Are you ready to join us?

We are excited to learn more about you and your experience. As part of the application process, we invite you to respond to the following targeted questions:

1. Describe a time when you had to manage competing priorities to deliver a successful outcome. How did you plan and manage your workload, and what was the result? 
2. The health sector operates in a complex and evolving environment. Can you provide an example of how you have adapted to a changing workplace or policy environment? What strategies did you use? 
3. Tell us about a time you faced a complex problem in a team setting. How did you approach solving it, and what was the outcome? 
4. In this role, you will need to engage with a range of stakeholders, including clinicians, executives, and frontline staff. Can you describe a time when you had to influence or gain buy-in from a diverse group? What approach did you take?

Need more information?
  1) Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards
  2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Deborah Richardson on Deborah.Richardson@health.nsw.gov.au

Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.

 

Reasonable Adjustments

NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email SESLHD-Recruitment-District@health.nsw.gov.au and let us know.

Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required. 

Information for applicants:

• If you have relevant qualifications or experience, please include any supporting documents with your application.
• An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies.
• Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
• Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description.
• Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer.
• SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients and their carers, feel supported. We invite candidates of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, cultural backgrounds, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, and Indigenous Australians to apply. We do have an Aboriginal Employment Consultant that can also provide support (SESLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website