Diabetes Prevention Program Manager

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 3
Remuneration: $122,850 - $139,559 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ469828
Where you'll be working
Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) is responsible for providing primary and secondary health care for people living in the Auburn, Blacktown, and The Hills Shire, Holroyd and Parramatta Local Government Areas (LGAs) and tertiary care to residents of the Greater Western Region. We are committed to our vision of 'better health services for the people of western Sydney and beyond' and to the delivery of health care or related services in line with our core values of collaboration, openness, respect and empowerment.
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What you'll be doing
The Diabetes Prevention Program Manager reports to the Director, Western Sydney Diabetes (WSD) and plays a pivotal role in managing and advancing the Western Sydney Diabetes Prevention Program. The manager is tasked with spearheading initiatives within the WSD Framework of Action, cultivating strategic alliances, and driving the execution of the annual plan in collaboration with WSD's senior leaders and alliance partners.

• Program Leadership: Direct oversight of the WSD Prevention Program, encompassing initiatives like Western Sydney Changing Diabetes (WSCD), Priority Culture and Place-Based Programs, Healthy Built Environment, and Early Detection strategies.
• Team Integration: Integral part of the WSD Core team, reporting directly to the WSD Director and operating under the guidance of the WSD Executive Management Team (EMT).
• Alliance Management: Management of the WSD Alliance, engaging with 140 allied organizations to foster collaborative efforts in Diabetes Prevention.
• Program Development and Reporting: Collaborates within WSD to formulate, execute, and refine the Prevention Program's strategies. Responsible for the annual reporting of progress, with insights derived from the latest WSD Year-in-Review document, highlighting key achievements and future directions.

People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.
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Blacktown hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a managed waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Blacktown Hospital. This does not apply to staff with a disability parking permit.
Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment you must hold current Australian work rights (I.E Australian citizen, permanent resident or NZ citizen with a current passport.
Selection Criteria: * Proven track record in leading community-based prevention initiatives with multi-sector engagement.

• In-depth understanding of the health neighbourhood landscape, including expertise in chronic disease prevention and lifestyle intervention programs.
• Skilled in engaging diverse stakeholders for collaborative prevention efforts.
• Strong communication and negotiation abilities.
• Demonstrated success in strategic business and operational planning within health program contexts.
• Current NSW Class C drivers license and willingness to use for work purposes.

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For role related queries or questions contact Glen Maberly on Glen.Maberly@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close: 21st March 2024.