Deputy Director (Health Manager Lvl 3) - Refugee Health - Temp FT
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time, 38 hours per week, until 03 October 2025
Location: Health Services Building Liverpool
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 3
Remuneration: $2,436.82 - $2,768.26 per week
Requisition ID: REQ572451
Application Close Date: 18/05/2025
Interview Date Range: 21/05/2025 – 28/05/2025
Contact Details: Cathy Preston-Thomas – 0410 147 381 | Cathy.PrestonThomas@health.nsw.gov.au
About The Opportunity
The NSW Refugee Health Service (RHS) is a state-wide specialist health service aiming to protect and promote the health of people from a refugee background in NSW. This is a great opportunity for someone with management experience and an understanding of the refugee experience to act as Deputy Director.
As part of the senior management team, you will support the Director RHS. You will represent RHS on a range of government and non-government networks, and supports working relationships with Local Health District Senior Executive, and Multicultural Health Service Directors, as well as statewide Multicultural Health Service Directors. The Deputy Director also develops and nurtures strategic relationships with local, State and Commonwealth agencies working with refugees, and effective working relationships with NSW Ministry of Health representatives.
You will have input on policy and projects that impact on aspects of refugee health. You will also lead a small projects team, and support them in the design, implementation and evaluation of a number of well-established projects.
If you a leader who is passionate about supporting the health and wellbeing of people from a refugee background, please consider applying for this position. You will have senior management experience in a government or non government sector, be adept at facilitating change, taking initiatives and have highly developed analytical and problem solving skills.
The Deputy Director, NSW Refugee Health Service provides high level support to the Director of this state-wide service. The position is required to liaise effectively with a range of organisations on the design, implementation and evaluation of a range of projects and programs. The position holder needs to establish and maintain effective working relationships with key health services across NSW, including relevant state-wide services, and to develop strategic relationships with local, State and Commonwealth agencies working with refugees.
Where You'll Be Working
South Western Sydney Local Health District (SWSLHD) serves one of Australia's most multicultural regions, providing high-quality, patient-centred care across various hospitals and health services. These include Bankstown-Lidcombe, Bowral & District, Camden, Campbelltown, Fairfield, and Liverpool Hospitals, each offering specialised care.
SWSLHD offers a supportive, innovative, and forward-thinking work environment, with numerous opportunities for professional development and career progression. The district's community health services provide comprehensive care, including prevention, early intervention, and ongoing support, while its mental health services offer both inpatient and community-based care.
Working at SWSLHD means being part of a dedicated team committed to improving health outcomes and making a positive impact on the community.
How to Apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible. View our application guide for information on how to respond to criteria and improve your application.
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in health, social sciences or related field or equivalent experience.
- Please detail your management experience in the government or non-government sector and managing high level projects.
- Demonstrate your ability to facilitate change management, to make complex judgements and take initiatives through delegated responsibilities.
- Demonstrate your experience in liaising and consulting with refugee communities, health professionals, health interests groups and Government agencies at multiple levels.
- Demonstrate your knowledge of the health, social and settlement issues affecting refugees in NSW, and your experience in meeting the needs of a multicultural community, and implementation of equity and access strategies.
- Applicants must possess an Australian C-Class driver's license (including P1 or P2). Those who hold a C class license (P1 or P2 included) from a state other than NSW must obtain a NSW C class (P1 or P2 included) license within three months of appointment. Learner's licenses are not permitted.
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Additional Information
Salary Packaging
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees are able to enjoy the benefits of salary packing. Visit Smart Salary for more details.
Health & Fitness
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees receive discounted Gym Membership/Corporate Wellbeing Programs, including Fitness Passport.
Transforming Your Experience
Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.
To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of ⚫️ 🟡 🔴 Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander ⚫️ 🟡 🔴 background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.
SWSLHD is committed to driving a child safe culture that upholds children and young people’s rights. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported and included in their care. Existing staff of SWSLHD and those seeking employment are required to take the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people seriously while taking action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.
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