Welcome to Southern

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Location: Site Negotiable Within Southern NSW LHD

Position Classification: Health Manager Level 4

Remuneration: $153,559.00 - $182,954.00 per annum

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ

Applications Close: 16 August 2026

Interview Information: Scheduled within 10 days of closing

Lead the Future of Health – Join Us as a Health Manager Are you a energetic leader ready to drive positive change in rural healthcare?

At Southern NSW LHD we’re seeking a Health Manager to oversee operations, inspire teams, and deliver exceptional care to our community.

What You'll Be Doing

Provide expert advice and leadership on contemporary approaches and practices to build and implement a mature safety culture that will achieve organisational objectives and support a secure and healthy work environment.

Support for

- Working within SNSWLHD
- Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
- Salary packaging options
- Health and Wellbeing benefits including Fitness Passport, and annual Influenza vaccinations
- A team that values your expertise, invests in your development and supports your lifestyle
- Moving to the area? Visit The Welcome Experience | NSW Government

Selection Criteria

- Relevant tertiary qualification, BSc/BA in safety management, or relevant field or equivalent work experience, or a combination of study and work experience.
- Demonstrated behavioural and leadership capacity and capability that aligns with the vision and values of our organisation with demonstrated ability to lead a team of professionals in developing a robust safety culture across a geographically disperse and complex organisation.
- Senior level experience in safety management and culture, and/ or the delivery of WHS frameworks, strategies, and initiatives, preferably in complex geographically dispersed organisations.




- Demonstrated understanding of contemporary legislation, standards, codes, and guidelines relating to work health safety and security, with the ability to interpret and apply this knowledge so that high level advice and innovation for the growth of organisational risk maturity can be provided.
- Well-developed interpersonal, verbal, and written communication, consultation, and negotiation skills necessary to build constructive collaborative relationships.
- Evidence of advanced organisational and time management skills when working in a high-pressure environment with periods of heavy workload; with the ability to successfully manage workflow and competing demands to deliver client-focused outcomes.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate, consult and negotiate effectively to understand and appraise different sources of information, make decisions, and implement resolutions to meet organisational needs and objectives.
- Evidence of a current unrestricted driver's licence and the ability to maintain. Ability and willingness to drive/travel as the role requires. This may involve driving long distances and overnight stays.

We look forward to learning more about you and what you can bring to our team

Information for applicants

Southern NSW Local Health District is committed to closing the gap in health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. As part of this commitment,



the Stepping Up website has been developed to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander job applicants through the NSW Health recruitment process. The site provides guidance, resources, and tools to help applicants confidently apply for roles and build meaningful careers in health.

Southern NSW Local Health District 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 well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

At Southern NSW Local Health District, we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated, inclusion is part of everyday practice, and our people are supported to succeed. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, LGBTIQ+ people, and others who bring diverse experiences and perspectives to our workforce.

If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process, please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.

To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. For more information, please see

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📌 Senior Manager Health, Safety and Security - Site Negotiable Within Southern NSW LHD (Bargo)
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