Senior Program Manager

Employment Type: Health Manager Level 4 - Permanent
Remuneration: $153,559.00 - $182,954.00 per annum, plus 12% superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Additional Benefits: Competitive remuneration, a monthly ADO (for full-time staff), a range of flexible working options including hybrid working, as well as comprehensive leave entitlements.
Location: 1 Reserve Road, St Leonards

Applications Close: 11:59 pm Friday, 23 October, 2026

HETI is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply!

The Health Education and Training Institute (HETI) is a leading provider of high-quality training and education to support more than 140,000 clinical and non-clinical staff, trainers, managers and leaders across the NSW health system.

HETI offers competitive remuneration (base salary plus super and leave loading), a monthly ADO (for full-time staff), a range of flexible working options including hybrid working (all staff are required to attend the office weekly), as well as comprehensive leave entitlements and discounted access to fitness facilities. Professional development is well embedded in our organisation and staff are encouraged to continue their studies and take opportunities for furthering their careers.

About the Opportunity
Are you a senior Nurse Educator with expertise in leading teams, looking to advance your career and develop statewide clinical education?
An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced nurse with expertise in education and training to join the Health Education and Training Institute (HETI) as a Senior Program Manager, Education Strategy, in the Leadership Management Development & Educational Design (LMDED) Portfolio.

This position leads a team in designing,



developing, implementing, and evaluating statewide contemporary clinical education programs and resources for healthcare professionals. You will provide leadership and expertise in curriculum and program design and development, as well as education and training advice to Local Health Districts/Specialty Health Networks, Ministry of Health and pillar agencies.

In collaboration with the Associate Director, you will lead the planning, coordination and management of strategic education projects and initiatives. This includes overseeing the development and implementation a range of initiatives including large and complex projects, to achieve key deliverables and contribute to HETI and NSW Health Strategic Plans.

If you are a Registered Nurse with extensive education experience and this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you.

For your application to be considered
To submit your application, please provide:

- Your resume (maximum five pages)
- A response to the pre-screening questions in your application

Pre-Screening Questions

1. Describe your experience in leading the design, development, and delivery of strategic clinical education programs. Provide at least two examples that outline your capability, describing your specific role, key decisions you made, and how your approach incorporated contemporary educational principles. Please also describe how you measured the outcomes and the impact.
2. Outline your experience leading and building teams that manage diverse clinical and/or education projects concurrently.



As the leader describe some of the key challenges for your role and how did you overcome them.

Need more information?

1. The Health Education and Training Institute assesses candidates in line with the NSW Public Sector Capability Framework, which describes the capabilities and behaviours required for roles across the NSW public sector. The specific capabilities for this role are outlined in the Position Description. Learn more: https://www.nsw.gov.au/nsw-government/public-sector-capability-framework
2. Find out more about applying for this position
3. Learn more about the Health Education & Training Institute

Additional Information

- Applicants will be assessed against the selection criteria in the Position Description.
- NSW Health is committed to accessibility and may provide adjustments to the recruitment and interview process as needed, includingphysical adjustments, interview setup, or scheduling needs.
- This is a permanent/temporary position and requires full working rights in Australia (e.g. Australian citizenship/ permanent resident). If you currently hold a temporary visa that allows you to live and work in Australia, you may be eligible for employment opportunities in line with the conditions of your visa.

Contact People
Please contact the Hiring Manager, Maria Berarducci (HETI) ***************@health.nsw.gov.au if you have any questions about this role.
For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to an Aboriginal Workforce Consultant, please contact ***************@health.nsw.gov.au. Support is also available through the Stepping Up website.

If interview adjustments are required, please contact ***************@health.nsw.gov.au at the time the interview invitation is issued, or as soon as reasonably possible. Requests for adjustments will be considered in line with NSW Health requirements.

📌 Senior Program Manager (St Leonards)
🏢 NSW Health
📍 St Leonards