Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until 30 June 2029
Position Classification: Health Mgr Lvl 2
Remuneration: 118821 - 140201 full-time equivalent base salary range (+12% super + 17.5% leave loading and salary packaging)
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ693796
Location: Westmead
Applications Close: Midnight on 4 October 2026
For role related queries or questions contact Elizabeth Wareham on [email protected]

At the , every role helps children and young people live their healthiest lives.

As the largest paediatric health service in Australia, we care for thousands of children each year, in hospital and at home. Our people are united by compassion, collaboration and excellence in care.

What you'll be doing

The Editorial Manager is primarily responsible for managing the editing, proofing and publishing of technical documents and digital content for NCIRS and its various initiatives, including providing editorial support to the Australian Immunisation Handbook.

The Editorial Manager is part of the NCIRS Communications Team and is also responsible for the management of content across NCIRS websites, including creating new content, editing and proofreading content, updating existing content and publishing content, including contributing to website improvements and liaising with external stakeholders to troubleshoot websites issues. This position is responsible for collaborating with key internal and external stakeholders to ensure complex technical content is translated into engaging and accessible content to reach target audiences.

The Editorial Manager will work closely with all NCIRS program areas to ensure NCIRS outputs, including resources, reports and documentation, are edited and at the highest standard.

About NCIRS

The National Centre for Immunisation Research and Surveillance (NCIRS) is the leading organisation in Australia in immunisation and vaccines that provides expert advice to support evidence-informed immunisation policy and guideline development, evaluation of immunisation programs, particularly the National Immunisation Program, and the monitoring of vaccine-preventable diseases, vaccine coverage and factors impacting uptake, and vaccine safety.



NCIRS has national and international recognition in this arena and has a growing program of international work, focused on providing technical support for immunisation system strengthening to countries in the Indo-Pacific region.

NCIRS is a collaborative team of experts in public health, biostatistics, infectious diseases, paediatrics, internal medicine, epidemiology, communication, social science and quantitative and qualitative research and survey methods.

The Centre is based within the Division of Research of the Sydney Children's Hospitals Network, Westmead Campus, NSW, Australia, but has an all-age research remit and is affiliated with the Faculty of Medicine and Health and the Sydney Institute for Infectious Diseases (Sydney ID) at the University of Sydney. NCIRS is funded primarily by the Australian Government and NSW Government, as well as via grants from WHO, Gavi, and research granting bodies.

Additional Benefits (where applicable): Flexible work opportunities, Salary packaging and meal entertainment benefits, accrued days off (ADOs), fitness passport, employee assistance program (EAP)

How to Apply:
Click 'Apply Online' and submit your application including:

A resume (maximum 5 pages) outlining your experience

Responses to the questions below: * Tertiary qualification in Journalism, English or Publishing, or related field with experience in health, academic or research desirable.

- Demonstrated qualified editorial experience (e.g. structural editing, copy editing and proofreading) in working on a range of different outputs and communication channels and meticulous attention to detail.
- Experience managing editorial/publishing teams and contractors.
- Experience working with research, educational or academic content written by subject matter experts with proven ability to work closely with researchers and academics to refine and publish content.
- Knowledge of Commonwealth Style Manual and experience in using style guides.




- Ability to set priorities and monitor workflows and systems with the area of responsibility, including excellent organisational skills in planning, project management and delivery of high-quality outputs.
- Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills, and demonstrated ability to establish and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders.
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat and reference management software (e.g. EndNote)

Child Safe Standards:
SCHN is committed to maintaining a child-safe workplace that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, in line with NSW Health's commitment to 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.

Additional Information:

SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity, recognising that a diverse workforce strengthens our culture and enhances the care we provide to children, young people and their families.

Permanent NSW Health roles require Australian citizenship or permanent residency. Temporary visa holders may be considered where no suitable Australian citizen or permanent resident is identified.

NSW Health must be met prior to commencement.

This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the

Where required, overseas qualifications must be formally assessed by the or relevant authority for recognition in Australia.

An Eligibility List may be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies.

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply. We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families. For application support, visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, to assist in preparing your application, or contact the SCHN's Aboriginal Workforce Consultant at

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