Implementation Lead / Program Manager - Clinical Transformation

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Change Management
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NSW Health Pathology
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REQ560349 Requisition #
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time up to June 2028 with potential availability of ongoing employment
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 4
Remuneration: $141,974.00 - $169,151.00 per annum plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ560349
Location: Newcastle or Sydney
Application close: 6th April 2025 - 11:59pm


About the opportunity

Lead the Change. Drive Transformation. Shape future services.

Join us as an Implementation Lead / Program Manager and play a pivotal role in delivering impactful clinical transformation projects. Guide statewide initiatives, collaborate with senior stakeholders, and make a real difference in shaping the future of Pathology services.

In this role, you will provide strategic direction, coach and mentor subject matter experts, and foster cross-functional collaboration to achieve meaningful and sustainable improvements in healthcare delivery. Your ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments, provide governance-level reporting, and drive innovation will make you a key asset to our team.

At NSW Health Pathology, we foster a collaborative, inclusive, and innovative work culture where your expertise and leadership will drive real change in clinical transformation. As part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside passionate professionals in a supportive environment that values growth, flexibility, and work-life balance. Enjoy access to ongoing professional development, hybrid work options, and a strong sense of purpose—knowing that your work directly contributes to improving healthcare outcomes across the state

What we can offer you

  • Accrued Days Off in addition to Annual Leave
  • Generous salary packaging options and other fringe benefits
  • Corporate wellbeing programs, including the Fitness Passport
  •  Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training with RTO My Health Learning


What you'll be doing

The Implementation Lead / Program Manager Clinical Transformation is responsible for leading, coordinating and providing oversight for the delivery of a range of projects and programs within the Clinical Transformation Agenda. The role will guide and lead delivery project teams to implement a range of statewide projects and report on Program level deliverables, outcomes, risks and issues through to relevant governance bodies.

The Implementation Lead / Program Manager will ensure the implementation planning and delivery is developed with appropriate Clinical Operations, Clinical Stream, Fusion communities of practice, senior stakeholders and operational engagement in accordance with NSWHP Project and Change Management Guidelines.

The initial priority program of work will be Statewide Microbiology, which includes standardisation of workflows and service configuration

Interested in joining Australia’s largest public pathology service? Apply now by addressing the following questions

  1. Extensive experience in managing medium to large and/or complex projects in a complex healthcare organisation, including relevant project and change management qualifications or equivalent experience.
  2. Proven ability to successfully lead and manage project teams to deliver on outcomes.
  3. Highly developed analytical skills including the ability to analyse and interpret complex information from numerous sources, prepare and present analysis and reports, deal with challenges creatively and achieve business focused solutions.
  4. Demonstrated superior organisational and prioritisation skills and experience working in a high volume and demanding professional environment with proven track record to achieve business goals.
  5. Demonstrated excellent interpersonal, influencing and negotiation skills with demonstrated experience engaging, collaborating, and influencing key stakeholders and customers to influence and achieve optimal business outcomes.
  6. Proficiency in contemporary project management tools (e.g. Microsoft Project, Asana, Trello) or equivalent.



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For role related queries or questions contact Rebecca Brady on Rebecca.Brady@health.nsw.gov.au

New to NSW Health Pathology? 

The preferred candidate may be required to undergo a functional assessment prior to appointment.

Talent Pool

If the selection panel identifies more than one suitable candidate for the role, an eligibility list will be created for future temporary and casual vacancies.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

NSW Health Pathology is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We seek to recruit from diverse applicants and create teams with skills, perspectives and experiences that complement each other at work. We welcome suitably qualified applicants regardless of age, ethnicity, socio-cultural background, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.

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