At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team in developing policies for communicable disease prevention and control.
- Company: Join the largest health organisation in Australia, committed to collaboration and empowerment.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible work arrangements, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.
- Other info: Opportunities for ongoing employment and professional growth in a dynamic team.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on public health while advancing your career in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Postgraduate qualifications in public health or equivalent experience required.
The predicted salary is between 153559 - 182954 $ per year.
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (up to Oct 2027)
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 4
Remuneration: $153,559-$182,954, plus Superannuation
Location: 1 Reserve Road, St Leonards NSW
Hours Per Week: 38 hours
About us
Our core values of collaboration, openness, respect, and empowerment are more than just words – they are the guiding principles that shape every aspect of our work. While regular office presence is essential, we offer flexible work arrangements to support your needs. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace for all.
About the role
With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the myriad of ways we are enhancing health and wellness while developing your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia. As Manager, Strategic Policy and Program Support in the Communicable Diseases Branch, Health Protection NSW, you will lead a team of public health professionals in the design, development, implementation and evaluation of policies and programs for the prevention, surveillance, investigation and control of communicable diseases and incidents in NSW.
What you will be doing
- Provide expert policy and strategic advice on issues relating to, but not limited to, communicable disease prevention, investigation, management and control.
- Develop relationships and partnerships, and collaborate and consult with key stakeholders, including Local Health Districts, NSW Government partners, other Australian jurisdictional agencies, and non-government and community-based organisations.
- Develop and revise communicable disease management policies and program resources in consultation with stakeholders and in line with the latest best practice evidence.
- Represent the NSW Health position on communicable diseases at Commonwealth and State levels with government departments, non-government organisations, industry, health professionals and the community, and develop policy responses for these forums.
About you
- Postgraduate qualifications in public health or related discipline, and/or equivalent experience.
- Capacity to lead and engender enthusiasm in a multi-disciplinary team, to delegate effectively and to contribute to the success of others.
- Excellent leadership and negotiation skills with demonstrated experience of working effectively with internal and external stakeholders to achieve outcomes.
- Ability to self-direct, work under pressure and deliver products within agreed timeframes.
- Experience in developing and implementing policies, guidelines, clinical practices and procedures for communicable disease control, and applying appropriate evaluation methods.
Eligibility
To be eligible for employment in these roles you must be an Australian citizen, or a permanent resident, or a New Zealand citizen, or hold a valid visa with permission to work in Australia.
Additional information
This recruitment may be used to create a Talent Pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months. This is a temporary role and there may be opportunities for ongoing employment at grade.
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Contact Details:
Health System Support Group Recruitment Team
