Director Planning and Performance in Campbelltown

South Western Sydney PHN – Campbelltown NSW

Your impact, where you’re really needed. As our highly valued Director of Planning and Performance you’ll provide executive leadership across population health planning, commissioning, investment, performance and evaluation, ensuring evidence, data and community insights inform priorities and investment decisions. You will lead SWSPHN’s Commissioning Framework and drive its continued maturation towards outcomes-based commissioning, with a focus on measurable impact, value for money and continuous improvement. You will provide strategic oversight of key health portfolios, including a significant commissioned investment in Mental Health, Suicide Prevention and Alcohol and Other Drugs, as well as Aged Care, Aboriginal Health, diabetes, prevention and other key priority areas. In doing so, you will help ensure SWSPHN directs resources to areas of greatest need and delivers equitable outcomes and measurable impact for the South Western Sydney community.

What you'll bring

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field (i.e. health, management or a related discipline).
• Extensive demonstrated senior level experience leading and developing multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong understanding of the Australian primary health care environment.
• Demonstrated strategic leadership in implementing complex system change, including building partnerships and influencing stakeholders across organisational and system boundaries.
• Demonstrated experience in commissioning, service planning and performance management, including translating population need and evidence into investment priorities and measurable outcomes.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing clinical governance controls in the primary care setting.

A healthy community. A healthy career. Are you ready to be part of something bigger, something good? At South Western Sydney Primary Health Network (SWSPHN), our mission is simple: we’re building healthier communities. Through connection and care, we tackle the region's healthcare challenges by supporting primary health providers. As a not-for-profit, we’re passionate about improving services to meet the diverse and evolving needs of our community. That really matters. And so do you.

Why South Western Sydney PHN?

• Make a Real Impact: As our Director of Planning and Performance, you’ll play a hands‑on role in strengthening primary care and improving outcomes for thousands. Every day, you’ll help move the dial on healthcare and make a meaningful difference in people’s lives.
• Work in a Way That Works for You: We understand that life doesn’t always fit a 9-to-5. Whether it’s a school drop‑off, a family celebration, or hybrid working, we trust you to do your best work—your way. And you’ll find approachable leaders who are genuinely committed to your growth and success.
• Be Part of a Kind and Talented Team: The people you work with matter. At SWSPHN, you’ll join a team of dedicated, passionate professionals who collaborate, support one another, and share a deep commitment to primary health.

Are you ready to be part of something bigger? Join SWSPHN and build a healthy career that works for you. The communities we support are very diverse, and so are their healthcare needs. SWSPHN benefits greatly from a team that brings together many different perspectives and experiences, and we’re proud of our inclusive culture. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people from all backgrounds. Preferred applicants must have the right to work in Australia and will be subject to a Criminal Record Check and Working with Children Check.