Find purpose and passion in your career with Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District.

$180,279 - $201,662+ 12% super & salary packaging | Temporary Full Time until 19 July 2027 | Warrawong – Hybrid working! | REQ679226 | Grade: Health Manager Level 5 | Applications close: August 12, 2026

Join us in shaping healthier futures. Together we can do more.

In your role as Director Planning and Performance you will provide leadership and direction for analytics and strategy within the Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District, and specifically to the District's Planning and Performance teams.

The Director Planning and Performance is responsible for building the District's capability to leverage the use of data, analytics and strategy to deliver actionable insights informing business and clinical decisions, with the aim of maximising the delivery of high value, sustainable and integrated care.

The role is responsible for leading and managing the Planning and Performance Units, comprising a multidisciplinary team of staff with backgrounds in analytics, data science, programming, biostatistics, data management, health service planning, evaluation, epidemiology and various clinical disciplines. The Director will facilitate integration and collaboration across the functions and capabilities of the Planning and Performance teams and initiate and strengthen analytic and strategic partnerships across the District.

The role reports to the Executive Director Strategy Risk Planning and Performance.

For more information and to view the position classification, see the Position Description here.

A little about us.

From Helensburgh in the north to North Durras in the south, ISLHD covers an area of 5,687 square kms. That’s 5,687 square kms of beautiful beaches, coastal cycling tracks, lush rainforests,



incredible bushwalks and friendly people. The region is also host to many annual food, wine and arts festivals and events.

ISLHD operates seven hospital sites, employ over 8,500 staff and provide community health services across 58 locations. Commute times are short, childcare and schooling options are plentiful, and Sydney and Canberra are close by.

Benefits of working with ISLHD.

We understand that balancing career aspirations with the demand of the everyday, as well as maintaining a healthy work-life balance, can be a challenge. To help with this, we offer a range of benefits which include:

- Allocated Days Off (ADO) - once a month take a paid day off (eligible full time employees)
- Salary packaging - less tax and more take-home pay
- Novated leasing - lease a car and pay for all running costs out of your pre-taxed salary (eligible full-time employees)
- Fitness Passport - discounted gym membership that both you and your family can enjoy (eligible employees)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - free confidential and professional assistance for staff and their families
- Career progression, professional development and secondment opportunities

Apply now by reading the Position Description, then, using our online portal, submit a resume and respond to the two targeted questions within the application. In addition, please note you must have the following essential requirements:





- Applicable vaccination requirements for a Category B role.
- Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline and/or equivalent experience.
- This is a full time temporary position until 19 July 2027 with the possibility of extension

ISLHD is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

ISLHD is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and wellbeing of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

Need more information or help applying?

- Visit the ISLHD website for application tips, to learn more about ISLHD and other important application information.
- Visit the Stepping Up website here. Stepping Up supports Aboriginal people to navigate the recruitment process and find a career or employment in NSW Health.
- Visit The Welcome Experience website here. The Welcome Experience is a free service supporting essential workers (and their families) who are considering applying for or have accepted a job in regional NSW.
- Follow us on social media: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube.
- For role-related queries or help applying, contact Pippa Rendel at ​[email protected]

ISLHD acknowledges that our health district is located on the unceded lands of the Aboriginal people who are the Traditional Custodians of the NSW South Coast.

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