Director, Ageing Well in Community (Health Manager Lvl 4) - Temp FT
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time, 38 hours per week up until November 2025
Location: Bolger Street, Campbelltown and Aimme’s Place, Fairfield
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 4
Remuneration: $2,720.92 - $3,241.77 per week
Requisition ID: REQ582590
Application Close Date: 29/06/2025
Interview Date Range: 02/07/2025 – 09/07/2025
Contact Details: Justin Duggan – Justin.Duggan@health.nsw.gov.au
About the Opportunity
The Director, Ageing Well in Community is responsible for the operational and strategic management of aged care services delivered within the Primary and Community Health directorate, in conjunction with the SWSLHD Aged Care Clinical Stream.
As the Director, will lead a dedicated team to deliver safe, high-quality and person-centred care to older people living in the community. This role requires a strategic thinker and collaborative leader who can drive innovation, ensure compliance, and foster strong partnerships across the health and aged care sectors.
About You
- Relevant qualifications and/or extensive experience in leading the delivery of aged care and or rehabilitation services within the community context
- In-depth knowledge of NSW and Commonwealth aged care legislation and regulatory standards
- Strong communication, organisation, and time management skills.
- Extensive experience in HR practices, including recruitment and performance management
What You'll be Doing
The Director, Ageing Well in Community, is responsible for the operational and strategic management of services delivered within the Primary & Community Health Directorate in conjunction with the District Aged Care Clinical Stream.
The Director, Ageing Well in Community works in partnership with key stakeholders including the facilities and other Clinical Streams for the planning and delivery of Aged Care services across the District.
Where You'll Be Working
SWSLHD Primary & Community Health provides a comprehensive range of community-based services designed to improve and maintain the health and wellbeing of individuals and communities across South Western Sydney.
These services include prevention, early intervention, assessment, acute and post-acute treatment, health maintenance, and continuing care. The team supports diverse populations, offering specialised programs for children, young people, older adults, and at-risk communities.
With over 800 dedicated staff, including Aboriginal Health Workers, nurses, doctors, and allied health professionals, the service ensures high-quality care close to where people live.
The focus on community health and wellbeing makes SWSLHD Primary & Community Health an ideal place to work, providing opportunities for professional growth and the chance to make a meaningful 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 qualifications and/or experience in management within the delivery of Aged Care and or Rehabilitation services within the community context.
- Extensive experience and a high level of understanding of Australian Government, NSW Ministry of Health and NSW Health policies and programs for promoting wellness and in home support for older people.
- Demonstrated high level interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, including a demonstrated capacity to liaise and negotiate with a wide range of stakeholders.
- Demonstrated experience in the management and supervision of senior health staff.
- Demonstrated experience establishing and managing complex projects and ability to identify and report against relevant performance measures, including key performance indicators, operational/financial and other indicators, through the development of systems to capture data.
- Experience in managing and leading teams with demonstrated ability to manage human, financial and physical resources effectively and efficiently to ensure budget and performance targets are met; and capability to develop an effective culture of engagement and capacity development.
- 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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