Employment Type: Temporary Full Time; 38 hours per week, initially for 12 months with prospects of renewal.

Position Classification: Health Manager Level 3

Remuneration: $137,525 to $156,231 + Annual leave loading + Superannuation

Location: ANZAC Research Institute on Concord Repatriation General Hospital campus

Requisition ID: REQ693214

Where you'll be working

Main office is the newly renovated ANZAC Research Institute on the campus of the Concord Repatriation General Hospital which has a well-earned reputation for excellence in healthcare for over 70 years with a proud heritage of caring for the Veteran community.

What You'll Be Doing

Manage a dynamic portfolio of regulatory-compliant research, overseeing the development, implementation and evaluation of projects to deliver high-quality research outcomes within established timelines, governance frameworks, and project plans.

Build and strengthen strategic relationships with key stakeholders across the Defence and veteran ecosystem, including Defence members, veterans and their families, healthcare providers, government agencies, veteran organisations, researchers, and community partners, to ensure research priorities are informed by need and translated into meaningful health outcomes.

Promote and position the ANZAC Research Institute as a leading centre for military and veteran health research, representing the Institute at state, national and international forums and fostering collaborative, translational and clinical research partnerships that improve the health and wellbeing of current and former Defence members.

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Ideal candidate The ideal candidate will have relevant postgraduate qualifications and substantial experience working in a multidisciplinary Defence health environment, veterans’ health, or closely related healthcare research environment.

They will bring a solid understanding of the health and wellbeing needs of Defence members, veterans, and their families, together with demonstrated experience in developing and delivering high-quality translational or clinical research.

Benefits And Perks

- Monthly Accrued Day Off (for full time roles)
- Additional Public Holiday during Xmas for celebrations!
- Paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave loading
- Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging, Novated Leasing & Meal Entertainment allowance, visit SalaryPackagingPlus
- Upskill with free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education
- Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) confidential counselling for staff and their families
- Annual influenza vaccination on us!
- Discounted Fitness Passport membership and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.
- Stay active with access to the Concord Hospital Staff Gym

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visit SLHD Benefits This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.

Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health

This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2026_004).

SLHD is an equal prospect employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.

Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles within NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/

Sydney Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.

For more information about SLHD please visit ‘Working with Us’

To further connect with us, check us out on LinkedIn For enquiries, please contact Marina Kennerson via email at [email protected]

Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day, apply now!

Applications Close: 20 September 2026

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📌 Senior Research Manager (Health Manager Level 3) - Veterans Liaison Manager (Sydney)
🏢 Sydney Local Health District
📍 Sydney