Health Manager (Lvl 2) – Single Aged Care Assessment System (Macarthur / Wingecarribee) – Perm FT

Job title: Health Manager (Lvl 2) – Single Aged Care Assessment System (Macarthur / Wingecarribee) – Perm FT

Company: NSW Health


Job description: Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, 38 hours per week
Location: Camden Hospital
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 2
Remuneration: $109,857.00 – $129,624.00 per annumRequisition ID: REQ585361
Application Close Date: 06/07/2025
Interview Date Range: 09/07/2025 – 16/07/2025
Contact Details: Rosemary Fraser – 0423 848 220 | Rosemary.Fraser@health.nsw.gov.auAbout the Opportunity
This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated individual to step into a key leadership role in the dynamic Aged Care System. As a Health Manager (Level 2), you will play a pivotal role in navigating sector reforms across the South Western Sydney Local Health District (SWSLHD).You’ll lead an exceptionally skilled team of clinical and non-clinical assessors, along with Intake and Scheduling staff, driving excellence in assessment services. This is an opportunity to work in a supportive management structure within a larger supportive community health structure, ensuring you have the support and resources to thrive.Joining forces with a dedicated cohort of experienced Team Leaders across SWSLHD who have a passion for working within the Aged Care System, this is your chance to contribute to meaningful aged care improvements while shaping services that truly reflect the needs of older people in our community. If you’re passionate about aged care and ready to lead, this role offers the perfect platform.You will be responsible for:

• Leading and managing a multidisciplinary team to deliver comprehensive aged care assessments.
• Ensuring compliance with Commonwealth, State and Local Health District requirements.
• Coordinating recruitment.
• Allocating tasks and managing team workflows to ensure efficiency and service quality.
• Resolving day-to-day operational issues.

We’re seeking a Manager who:

• Holds relevant tertiary qualifications in a health-related discipline.
• Has leadership experience in a healthcare or aged care setting.
• Has a strong understanding of aged care assessment processes and relevant legislation.
• Possesses excellent communication, problem-solving, and teambuilding skills.
• Has the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

What You’ll be Doing
The Team Leader/Manager is responsible for the overall management of the clinical and non-clinical staff within the NSW Health Single Aged Care Assessment System ensuring the efficient and effective delivery of needs assessments meeting Commonwealth, Ministry of Health, Service Area and LHD requirements.This is a clinical role providing line management functions for the assessment team including the workplace trainer, administration officers, schedulers, triage delegates and needs assessors.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 for information on how to respond to criteria and . * Tertiary qualifications in a health-related discipline directly related to health, aged care or related specialist area or equivalent work experience, or a combination of study and work experience. E.g. registered nurses, medical officers, occupational therapists, physiotherapists and social workers.

• Willingness to maintain current unrestricted registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) or eligible to be part of a relevant professional association.
• Current experience as a clinical Aged Care Assessor and / or at least one year’s experience in aged care assessment.
• Experience managing and leading a team and management of staff performance.
• Demonstrated high level verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal and negotiation skills with a wide variety of stakeholders and a strong customer service approach.
• Sound computer literacy skills with competency in Word and Excel.
• Willingness to complete the Transition Training (during the Program Transition Period), and the training requirements as specified under the My Aged Care Workforce Learning Strategy 2023 and the Assessment Delegate Training.
• 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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2) Find out more about for this positionAdditional InformationSalary Packaging
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees are able to enjoy the benefits of salary packing. Visit for more details.Health & Fitness
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees receive discounted Gym Membership/Corporate Wellbeing Programs, including .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.Connect with us on , and .

Expected salary: $109857 – 129624 per year

Location: Campbelltown, NSW – Sydney, NSW

Job date: Sun, 22 Jun 2025 00:11:17 GMT

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