Manager Healthy Places (Health Mgr Lvl 3) - Perm FT
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, 38 hours per week
Location: Liverpool Hospital, Eastern Campus
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 3
Remuneration: $127,150.00 - $144,444.00 per annum
Requisition ID: REQ553139
Application Close Date: 02/03/2025
Interview Date Range: 05/03/2025 – 12/03/2025
Contact Details: Maria Beer - 0467 768 530 | Maria.Beer@health.nsw.gov.au
About The Opportunity
The Healthy Places team in SWSLHD Population Health takes a unique approach to optimising the health of the South Western Sydney population, working to embed health as a priority in public decision-making, especially in local government and agencies responsible for planning, placemaking and development.
The Manager Healthy Places leads healthy planning and placemaking initiatives through:
- Building and maintaining relationships with built environment practitioners, decision-makers and researchers in local government, the not-for-profit sector, the private sector and academia.
- Coordinating SWSLHD responses to strategic planning documents, planning instruments, development proposals, environmental impact statements as required.
- Supporting business processes in Population Health with a specific focus in healthy places and relationships with local government.
Role entails:
- Building and maintaining relationships with built environment practitioners, decision-makers and researchers in local government, the not-for-profit sector, the private sector and academia.
- Coordinate SWSLHD responses to strategic planning documents, planning instruments, development proposals, environmental impact statements as required.
- Supporting business processes in Population Health with a specific focus in healthy places and relationships with local government.
The role reports to the Director Collaboration, and supervises two Healthy Places Senior Project Officers as well as working closely with other members of the Collaboration Unit.
The role supports a number of other internal and external relationships, including non-partnership councils, other government agencies, health alliances, researchers, NGOs, and the development sector.
What You'll Be Doing
The Health Places Manager will work within the Population Health Collaboration Unit providing leadership and planning expertise to co-design programs to create places that keep people healthy in south western Sydney. The Healthy Places Manager is responsible for planning, implementation, evaluation and local coordination of healthy places initiatives that build capability in neighbourhood and built systems.
The Healthy Places Manager will contribute to implementation of the relevant SWSLHD strategic directions including the Healthy Environments Strategy for SWSLHD 2022 – 2027 focussed on the creation of healthier built and natural environments across SWSLHD.
This position could suit a person from a variety of disciplines and backgrounds including health promotion, social science, urban planning, environmental health, local government or similar.
Where You'll Be Working
South Western Sydney is rapidly growing and is a great place for young people and families to build a life. We are close to public transport, a short drive to the beach and the natural wonders of the Blue Mountains and Royal National Park.
The area is growing exponentially with many major shopping centers, great entertainment venues and the development of Sydney’s new airport all located within minutes of new housing estates.
As part of the greater Sydney area, we have bustling metropolitan hubs as well as areas that maintain their rural heritage. It is an incredible place to explore with adventure or relaxation are at your fingertips.
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 public health, social science, science or related discipline relevant to health and/or the built environment and/or extensive equivalent practical experience preferably to a Masters level.
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Demonstrated ability to negotiate with internal and external program partners to achieve successful program implementation and sustainability.
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Demonstrated capacity to manage a professional team, including motivating and coordinating staff to work within an action oriented multidisciplinary team.
- 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
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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.
