Carer Program Manager (Health Manager Level 2) - Equity And Prevention Service

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 2
Remuneration: $106,142 - $125,241 per annum plus Superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ469884
What you'll be doing
The vision for South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is ‘exceptional care, healthier lives’. SESLHD is committed to enabling our community to be healthy and well, and to providing the best possible compassionate care when people need it.
The primary purpose of this position is to enhance the District’s capacity to meet the needs of carers accessing services and programs within SESLHD, with a particular focus on those who experience inequities in relation to access and health outcomes.
This position manages the Carer Program, a range of health education/promotion and service capacity building projects and initiatives, and provides high level advocacy around carers. The role includes the development and maintenance of partnerships with carers, consumers, clinicians, managers, government and non-government agencies as well as community organisations and support groups.
The position supports the District meeting its obligations in relation to the NSW Carer (Recognition) Act 2010 and the NSW Carer Strategy.
Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
All workers and new recruits are required to receive 2 doses of a Therapeutic Goods Administration approved or recognised COVID-19 vaccine to commence employment/ engagement or continue to work within a NSW Health service.
A worker and new recruit will be considered compliant if they have a medical contraindication to all available Therapeutic Goods Administration approved or recognised COVID-19 vaccines and provide medical contraindication evidence in line with the policy requirements.
In addition, all Category A workers and new recruits are required to receive one dose of the seasonal influenza vaccine annually to be considered compliant.
Category A workers and new recruits who are non-compliant with seasonal influenza vaccination or have a medical contraindication to influenza or COVID-19 vaccinations must comply with all other infection control risk reduction strategies as directed while working in a Category A position.
SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients and their carers, feel supported. We encourage people from different backgrounds to apply.
Support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates
We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates and we have an Aboriginal Employment Consultant that can provide support. If you have any questions or would like guidance on the recruitment process, please contact the SESLHD Aboriginal Employment Team via email to:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in health or relevant equivalent work experience, or a combination of study and work experience; and demonstrated knowledge of health policy and priorities in relation to carers.
• Strong interpersonal; written and verbal communication; and consultation skills necessary to build and maintain collaborative relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders including health service managers, clinicians, carer groups, non-government organisations and external agencies.
• Highly developed and effective skills in resource development (including co-design skills) and project management (including project planning, implementation, evaluation and reporting).
• Highly developed time management skills and ability to prioritise and meet conflicting deadlines.
• Demonstrated capacity to effectively manage staff and resources.
• Ability to analyse, interpret and convey information effectively to a range of stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to write reports, briefings and executive correspondence; and demonstrated computer literacy.
• Current unrestricted Drivers licence which is valid in NSW (Class C licence or equivalent) and ability to travel as required.

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Applications Close: 3 March 2024