Manager Partnerships Research and Innovation

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Health Mgr Lvl 4
Location:
Remuneration: $137,173 - $163,431 per annum
Hours Per Week: 40 hpw
Requisition ID: REQ468367
Application Close: 24 February 2024
Interviews Details: Scheduled within 10 days of closing
Southern NSW Local Health District covers a large area of the southern half of NSW. Surrounding the ACT on three sides and all the way down to the Victorian border, it extends from the pristine beaches of the NSW South Coast, the farmlands of the Southern Tablelands, across the picturesque Great Dividing Range and the spectacular Snowy Mountains. We have 18 facilities and our hospitals take care of more than 200,000 people. As we are a major local employer, our staff are a part of our local communities. To find out more on what it is like to live and work in Southern NSW LHD click here – .
What we offer

• Salary Packaging – up to $9k for living expenses + $2.6k meal & entertainment + Novated leasing
• Corporate Health and Fitness program
• 11% Superannuation on top of your gross income
• Annual Leave Loading

Where you'll be working
There is an abundance of lifestyle benefits available to you in country NSW and you will be amazed at what you will have access to - and it all comes without the queues and crowds of a big city. Queanbeyan enviable lifestyle and affordable property surrounded by an eclectic mix of small towns and villages. With Canberra just a 5-minute drive away, you can enjoy all the attractions of the nation’s capital along with fabulous restaurants. Connect easily and quickly with world through the Canberra International Airport, with the beach and ski fields just 2 hours away.
What you'll be doing
The Manager Partnerships, Research and Innovation is a senior position in the Transformation Unit, and is
responsible for the strategic, operational management and leadership across a number of key domains. This includes
overseeing the research portfolio, establishing and maintaining partnerships with external and internal services and
supporting the innovation programs across the LHD. The Program Manager is responsible for developing and
maintaining effective working relationships with various program stakeholders, as well as the financial, activity,
workforce and daily management of services provided under the Transformation Unit.
Selection Criteria * Relevant tertiary qualifications in health, management, community service or other relevant fields, and/or a significant level of program management experience in the health or community service sector.

• Demonstrated advanced skills in successfully planning, managing and evaluating health programs/ projects to meet specified objectives, in a timely and cost effective manner.
• Demonstrated advanced written and oral communication skills, experience using a variety of media and communication methods and proficiency with common computer applications.
• Demonstrated experience managing a budget and resources within a health environment, including understanding of accrual and reconciliation processes and the preparation and interpretation of common financial reports.
• Demonstrated experience effectively managing staff, including demonstrated ability to lead, motivate and engage staff in different working groups.
• Proficient interpersonal skills, including a demonstrated high level ability to effectively build rapport with various stakeholders relevant to the portfolio.
• Current unrestricted drivers' licence. Ability and willingness to drive/travel as the role requires. This may involve driving long distances and overnight stays.

Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases
This is a Category ‘B’ position, please read and understand NSW Health policy directive
All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in this policy. OASV requirements also include proof of vaccination against influenza and is compulsory for NSW Staff that enter any Residential Aged Care Facility (RACF) or who work in NSW Health owned and operated RACFs
All NSW Health Category A workers are required to have received at least two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine. You will be required to provide a record of your COVID-19 vaccination status if successful.
Australian Work Rights
Please note that to apply for this position you must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident of Australia, or be able to independently and legally live and work in Australia by way of your own Temporary Visa. For more information, please see
At Southern NSW 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
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For role related queries or questions contact Louise Fox on Lou.Fox@health.nsw.gov.au