Health Service Manager - Incentives Offered

Be a leader. Be the difference. Shape the future of healthcare in our community.

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

You’ll lead a dedicated team with the support of:

• A collaborative regional network including the Service Manager for New England North West, fellow HSMs, Nurse Practitioner, VMOs, and administrative support staff.

This is your opportunity to lead by example, embed best practices, and build a service that thrives into the future.

What's in it for you?
At Hunter New England Health, enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. You'll contribute to the team enriching health in millions of ways every day. On top of this we also offer: 

• Rural incentives of up to $10,000 in your first year, and $10,000 annually thereafter.
• Relocation assistance and a tailored Welcome Experience to help you settle in.
• Salary packaging up to $11,650 to increase your take-home pay.
• Fitness Passport – discounted gym memberships for you and your family.
• Four weeks of annual leave for full-time nurses (pro-rata for part-time).
• Allocated Days Off to support a balanced lifestyle.
• Up to 14 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Career development and leadership support, with strong peer connections across the district.

About the role 
As HSM, you’ll take the lead in driving high-quality, patient-centred care within the Warialda MPS. Your role is both strategic and hands-on, balancing operational excellence with strong, values-driven leadership.
You will:

• Use evidence-based clinical practice and lead multidisciplinary teams.

• Build strong relationships across local and regional services to support integrated care.

• Use data and research to identify and implement service improvements.

• Manage performance, workforce development, and resource allocation.

• Act as a key link between frontline staff and senior managers, ensuring open, two-way communication.

• Foster a workplace culture built on respect, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

About you 
We’re looking for a dynamic leader ready to step into a high-impact role. You’ll bring:

• Proven leadership experience in healthcare, with a track record of driving service excellence.

• Advanced clinical skills and strong knowledge of primary and community health.

• A strategic mindset with the ability to think long-term and deliver sustainable outcomes.

• Passion for regional health and a desire to make a meaningful difference in the lives of local communities.

• Registered Nurse with current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

• Relevant postgraduate qualifications in clinical leadership or management; or willingness to undertake same.

Why Warialda?
Located in the heart of northern NSW, Warialda is a close-knit town that offers all the charm of rural living with a strong sense of community. You’ll enjoy:

• Affordable housing and relaxed lifestyle.

• Friendly, welcoming locals who value their health service.

• A genuine opportunity to become part of the community you serve.

• Scenic surrounds, local markets, nature walks, and nearby regional centres.

In Warialda, your work will matter – not just to your team, but to every person who walks through the doors of your facility.

Ready to shape the future of healthcare in our community?

Join us at Warialda MPS and take your leadership to the next level. Your vision, passion, and expertise will help us build a stronger, healthier future – one patient, one team, and one community at a time.

Apply now and lead with impact.

Need more information?  

• Click here for the Position Description.
• Find out more about applying for this position.

For role-related queries or questions contact Dot Hodges on 0413 510 423 or via Dorothy.Hodges@health.nsw.gov.au.

Information for Applicants:
*Based on a minimum 18-month commitment to the position. All payments made to part time employees will be on a pro-rata basis. Check your eligibility here - Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme. If you would like to discuss your eligibility or current circumstances further, please contact HNELHD-RuralIncentives@health.nsw.gov.au

Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2

Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp.

This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.

To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.

We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.

An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.

Hunter New England Local Health District is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. Please contact Rebecca.Caldwell@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process. 

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