Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Classification: Health Manager Level 2

Remuneration: $118,821 - $140,201

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ696717

Location: Gosford

Application Closes: Thursday 8th October at 11:59pm

Make a Difference for Carers in Your Community

Are you passionate about advocacy, partnership and improving health outcomes for carers?

At Central Coast Local Health

District (CCLHD), we are committed to Trusted Care, Better Health for Everyone, and we are looking for an experienced and compassionate leader to manage our Carer Support Unit and champion the recognition and support of carers across the Central Coast.

About The Opportunity

As the Manager Carer Support Unit, you will lead a dedicated team focused on improving the responsiveness of CCLHD to the needs of carers and ensuring carers are recognised as essential partners in healthcare. This role is critical in driving the implementation of the NSW Carers Recognition Act 2010 and NSW Health Recognition and Support for Carers: Key Directions 2024-2028.

Role

You will provide strategic leadership, advocacy and operational management to ensure carers receive the support, information and recognition they deserve. In this role you will:

- Lead and manage the Carer Support Units, including staffing, performance, resource and budget management.
- Build strong partnerships with carers, community organisations, government agencies and peak bodies to improve support and engagement opportunities.
- Drive quality improvement initiatives that enhance the patient and carer experience and contribute to service innovation.
- Develop, implement and review policies, procedures and education programs that promote carer recognition and support across the District.
- Provide strategic advice and reporting to Executive and Ministry stakeholders regarding program outcomes, activity and funding.
- Represent the Carer Support Units at committees, working groups, forums and community networks.
- Promote inclusive, accessible and culturally appropriate services for carers from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and CALD communities.
- Lead awareness, advocacy and engagement activities that increase the visibility and recognition of carers throughout CCLHD.

For more information about this role, please view the Position Description

About You





We are looking for someone who has:

- Qualifications in a relevant health, community services, social sciences or related field, with professional registration where applicable.
- Demonstrated leadership experience managing teams, resources, budgets and service delivery.
- Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills, with the ability to collaborate across government, health and community sectors.
- Experience in policy development, program management, reporting and quality improvement initiatives.
- Excellent communication, advocacy and influencing skills with the ability to engage diverse audiences.
- A sound understanding of the challenges carers face and a commitment to improving their experience within the healthcare system.
- Experience promoting inclusive and culturally responsive services for diverse communities.
- A demonstrated commitment to the values and behaviours of NSW Health and the Caring for the Coast vision.

Essential Requirements

- Current NSW Driver Licence and ability to maintain same.
- Working With Children Check and Aged Care Checks.
- Category A Immunisation Status.
- Qualifications in a relevant field and maintenance of any relevant professional registration as applicable.

Applicants must have current work rights in Australia or be a permanent resident or citizen. Unfortunately, we cannot consider applicants who do not meet this requirement.

Benefits

- Work-Life Balance: Enjoy an accrued day off each month, 17.5% annual leave loading, and paid parental leave.
- Financial Perks: Boost your take-home pay with salary packaging, save on car costs with novated leasing, and access relocation assistance.
- Health & Wellbeing: Stay active with discounted gym memberships (Fitness Passport), free flu vaccinations, telehealth support, and confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) counselling for you and your family. Plus, access discounted private health insurance.
- Career Growth:



Advance your career with free professional development courses and secondment opportunities.

Need More Information?

Leanne Cowie

Phone: 0437 620 787

Email: [email protected]

Click here to find out more about applying for this position.

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Working for Central Coast Local Health District - NSW Health

Central Coast Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Secure Standards.

Central Coast Local Health District is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants can access support through the Stepping Up initiative, which provides guidance on the NSW Health recruitment process. You’re also welcome to reach out to Nathan Bramston-Dean in our Aboriginal Workforce Development Team at [email protected] or call 02 4320 3519 for one-on-one support.

Vaccination Requirements

All NSW Health workers are required to comply with the Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy Directive. This includes:

- Category A positions: Mandatory evidence of protection against specified infectious diseases, including annual influenza vaccination and tuberculosis assessment.
- Category B positions: Vaccination is recommended but not mandatory.

Applicants must provide appropriate evidence of compliance prior to commencement. For detailed information, please refer to the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Policy. NSW Health strongly recommends all workers stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations as per the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation guidelines. However, COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment.

Additional Information An Eligibility List (E-List) or talent pool may be created from this recruitment episode to assist in filling future permanent, temporary, or casual full-time and part-time positions.

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