Director - Child Wellbeing Unit - REQ588128
Position Classification: Health Mgr Lvl 5
Remuneration: 166678 - 186448 full time equivalent base salary range (excludes super, leave loading and salary packaging)
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ588128
Sydney Children's Hospitals Network is the largest paediatric health care entity in Australia. We care for thousands of children each year in our hospitals and in their homes — with one purpose in mind — to help young people live their healthiest lives.
Additional information
- An eligibility list may be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
What you'll be doing
The Director leads, supports and provides operational management to the Child Wellbeing Unit at Sydney Children's Hospitals Network which comprises of the Southern Child Wellbeing Unit team and the Joint Referral Unit for the Joint Child Protection Response Program. The role provides operational management of employees within these services including staff performance, supervision, support and education/training.
Through statewide program delivery, clinical practice advice and policy development, the Director contributes to enhanced responses across NSW Health to vulnerable and at-risk children, young people, families and communities.
The position reports to the Clinical Stream Director (CSD) Priority Populations. In collaboration with SCHN Violence Abuse and Neglect (VAN) Service Leads and CSD Priority Populations, the Director CCC will contribute to the review of child protection strategic and operational plans to provide integrated and collaborative VAN services within SCHN. This includes ensuring models of service delivery are responsive to client needs, utilisation of evidence-based practice and promoting the development of effective and collaborative working relationships with other departments and agencies.
- Relevant tertiary qualifications or relevant equivalent work experience in health in conducting, directing and evaluating forensic and/or clinical assessments/services or a combination of study and work experience.
- Extensive knowledge of and demonstrated expertise in child protection and wellbeing policy and practice, an understanding of the legislative context for child protection intervention and an understanding of related reforms in NSW.
- In-depth understanding of service delivery functions in relation to child wellbeing and protection within NSW Health and across the human services sector in NSW.
- Demonstrated expertise in service planning and implementation, policy development and evaluation.
- High level leadership, corporate governance, independent decision-making, negotiation, relationship and cross organisational management skills including capacity to manage people and resources, develop budgets and business plans.
- Demonstrated high level strategic analysis, advisory and problem-solving skill. An ability to formulate approaches and developing successful short term and long-term strategies and solutions.
- Experience in change management on a state-wide basis and ability to act as a catalyst for change and operate in a climate of organisational transformation.
- 8. Superior interpersonal, verbal and written communication, consultation, negotiation and leadership skills necessary to lead with vision, to respond to and resolve complex and critical issues and to maintain collaborative relationships.
For roles that require formal qualifications, please note that overseas qualifications must be assessed by the Department of Education or the relevant authority appointed by the Australian Government for skilled migration purposes.
SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity - we acknowledge the vibrancy that a diverse workforce brings to enhance both our workplace culture and our service delivery to children, young people and their families and carers. We encourage all suitably qualified applicants to apply. If you identify as an Indigenous Australian or as a person with a disability, please contact us if you would like some more information about our recruitment process.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families that access the services we provide at the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network. Aboriginal job applicants are encouraged to visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up to assist in preparing your application.
NSWHealth is committed to child safety in line with the Child Safe Standards. SCHN is committed to maintaining a child safe culture that upholds the rights of children and young people. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported, and are included in their care. Existing staff of SCHN and those seeking employment are required to prioritise the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people in their care and take action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.
Applicants holding visas with working rights may be considered for temporary appointment (up to the expiry date of their visa) where no suitable local applicant is identified.
Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
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For role related queries or questions contact Deanna Darwall on Deanna.Darwall@health.nsw.gov.au
If you are Aboriginal or Torres Strait islander wishing to apply for this role and want to speak with an Aboriginal person/representative from the Sydney Children’s Hospital Network please contact Wayne Dargan on wayne.dargan@health.nsw.gov.au
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Applications Close: 20/07/2025
