Program Manager
- 📁
- Program Manager
- 📅
- REQ583977 Requisition #
- 📅
- 1 day ago Post Date
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (until 30 June 2026)
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 5
Remuneration: $166,678 - $186,448, plus Superannuation
Location: 1 Reserve Road, St Leonards NSW
Hours Per Week: 40
Requisition ID: REQ583977
Closing Date: Tuesday 29 July 2025 (11:59PM)
Join our System Performance Support team in the Strategy Access and Partnerships unit at the NSW Ministry of Health for an exciting opportunity and be part of the team enriching health in millions of ways every day.
About us
- We are committed to your growth and development, providing the resources and opportunities you need to excel in your career.
- Our core values of collaboration, openness, respect, and empowerment are more than just words – they're 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.
- Committed to fostering diverse and inclusive workplace for all.
To learn more about the Ministry and what benefits we offer, access our Employee Benefits Handbook.
Health Manager Level 5, starting salary from $166,678 to $186,448 plus Super, with a 38-hour work week.
About the role
As the Program Manager, Strategy Access and Partnerships, you will lead a dynamic team delivering high-impact initiatives to improve access to healthcare across NSW. You’ll play a pivotal role in driving the delivery of the NSW Health Single Front Door program, providing strategic advice, implementing digital innovations, and managing key partnerships across the system. This is a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of healthcare access and digital transformation in NSW.
What you’ll be doing
- Lead development and delivery of key access and digital transformation initiatives across the state.
- Oversee implementation of the Single Front Door program, ensuring integration across services and partners.
- Manage a high-performing team and collaborate across health agencies, pillars, and external partners.
- Provide strategic advice and high-quality briefings to executives and stakeholders.
- Ensure digital solutions are user-centred and data-informed to improve patient experience.
About you
We are seeking a motivated and experienced leader with:
- Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline and proven experience managing large-scale health improvement strategies.
- Expertise in digital transformation and delivering complex initiatives at state level.
- Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills across senior executive levels.
- Proven experience leading multidisciplinary teams and navigating dynamic environments.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
How to apply
At the Ministry of Health, we want you to make the most of the opportunities you’ll get to grow your skills and your career, surrounded by authentic, smart people and leaders.
Please review the role description and submit:
- Your up-to-date resume (up to 5 pages)
- A response to the target question below (1-2 pages total)
Target Question
- Describe how your experience has prepared you to lead complex digital or strategic transformation initiatives in a large organisation. Include your approach to engaging stakeholders and managing competing priorities.
For role-related queries contact Justin Gardiner at justin.gardiner@health.nsw.gov.au and quote REQ583977.
If you do require any adjustments to the recruitment process during the recruitment process, please contact Rebecca Chan on rebecca.chan3@health.nsw.gov.au
Closing Date: Tuesday 29 July 2025 (11:59PM)
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
At the Ministry of Health, we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible environment which reflects the community and customers we serve. We actively promote the employment of women, people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and would like assistance with your application, visit The Stepping Up Initiative.
To be eligible for employment in these roles you must be an Australian citizen, a permanent resident of Australia, a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or hold a valid visa with permission to work in Australia.
Additional information
- This is a temporary role until 30 June 2026.
- 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.
- The selection process will include merit-based techniques to assess suitability.
Applications Close: Tuesday 29 July 2025 (11:59PM)
