Program Manager, Healthy Children and Young People
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- Health Promotion
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- REQ655774 Requisition #
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- 11 hours ago Post Date
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 2
Remuneration: $114,251 - $134,809 per annum plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ655774
Location: Darlinghurst Community Health Centre, Darlinghurst
Applications Close: Sunday, 3 May 2026
Where you'll be working
Population and Community Health (PaCH) is part of South Eastern Sydney Local Health District.
PaCH provides community health services that give care to individuals, families and carers, as well as population health services that focus on the whole community or key groups within the community.
PaCH's services are provided at the District's hospitals, community-based facilities including child and family health centres, community health centres and specialist clinics. We work with other service providers across South Eastern Sydney Local Health District, including hospitals and mental health services.
Learn more about us here: South Eastern Sydney Local Health District.
The role
Provide high speciality support for the management of programs/ projects and stakeholder engagement to support the efficient and effective operation of the Healthy Children and Young People team and the Equity, and Prevention Service (EPS) to achieve business and service objectives. Values through demonstrated behaviours and interactions with patients/clients/employees
Maintain responsibilities for personal and professional development by participating in training/education activities, and performance reviews in order to continuously improve the level and quality of service.
All staff are expected to take reasonable care that their actions do not adversely affect the health and safety of others, that they comply with any reasonable instruction that is given them and with any reasonable policies/procedures relating to health or safety in the workplace, as well as notifying any hazards/risks or incidents to their managers.
Benefits:
- Up to 12 allocated days off each year 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.
Selection Criteria
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in health or social sciences or relevant equivalent work experience or a combination of study and work experience.
- Demonstrated high level verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal, negotiation and influencing skills with a strong customer service approach.
- Demonstrated high level analytical and problem-solving skills that lead to the development of innovative solutions to meet workplace needs.
- Demonstrated ability to work as a member of team, as well as independently and to develop and maintain effective working relationships with senior management, and other key internal and external stakeholders.
- Demonstrated experience in program/project management, including effective health related projects with target populations, communities experiencing disadvantage, and in key health and community settings.
- Proven organisational and time management skills (including ability to manage multiple projects, and to prioritise and meet conflicting deadlines).
- Demonstrated high level presentation and facilitation skills, and ability to communicate effectively with health and community sector staff from a wide range of disciplines.
- Current Drivers licence, with a willingness to travel in accordance with the demands of the position.
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 Madeleine Dodd on Madeleine.Dodd@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.
We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplaces are welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristics including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and social-economic status. Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy for more information.
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-PaCH@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
- 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 Specified Infectious Diseases for all positions prior to offer
- We do have an Aboriginal Workforce Team that can also provide support (SESLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website
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