Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Classification: Health Manager Level 3

Remuneration: $137,525 - $156,231 per annum plus superannuation

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ702875

Location: Randwick, Sydney

Application Close: Sunday 22 November 2026

Where you'll be working

SESLHD is one of the largest local health districts in Sydney, covering a geographical area of 468 square kilometres from Sydney’s central business district, the beaches from Bondi to Cronulla and down to the Royal National Park. We deliver health care to around 930,000 residents across the local government areas of Woollahra, Waverley, Randwick, Bayside, Georges River and the Sutherland Shire. We also provide a key role in helping residents of Lord Howe Island.

Our staff also deliver high quality health care across a variety of community-based services ranging from pre-birth to palliative care.

The Role

Provide expert advice and services on all facets of research quality systems to research stakeholders within SESLHD. The role has a specific focus on the provision of a range of quality systems, processes, audit functions and strategic frameworks processes to maximise efficiencies and support research stakeholders to achieve the business and service objectives.

Plan, coordinate, lead and manage human, financial, material and capital resources to provide a cost effective, quality service that meets key performance indicators, financial accountabilities and strategic initiatives of the Research Directorate The Research Quality Manager is responsible for leading and managing research quality systems and processes, as well as associated decision making frameworks, oversite and stewardship of resources ensuri ng that research conducted within the organisation and as part of collaborative projects is compliant with regulatory, ethical, and institutional requirements, meets the highest standards of safety, integrity, and scientific quality and positions SESLHD strategically to maximise research potential of the organisation .

The role supports the delivery of high-quality, efficient, and ethical research that aligns with SESLHD strategic initiatives, NSW Health priorities, and improves patient outcomes.

Benefits

- Up to 12 allocated days off each year in addition to annual leave.




- Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay! Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing.
- Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
- Discounted Private Health Insurance.

Selection Criteria

- Relevant tertiary qualifications in and/or relevant equivalent experience in quality improvement in health and medical research and/or clinical and academic research, including strong awareness of Australian, NSW health and medical research policy and processes in the context of academic, research and business environments.
- Demonstrated strong leadership skills to enhance staff performance, influence workplace culture, and lead change.
- Extensive knowledge of contemporary issues in the public health and academic research nexus and associated regulatory compliance frameworks in Australia.
- Demonstrated high level verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal, negotiation and influencing skills with a strong customer service approach.
- Demonstrated high level analytical and problem solving skills including the ability to provide authoritative advice and recommendations across a large and complex organisation.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with senior management, and other key stakeholders.
- Demonstrated experience in planning and evaluation at strategic and service levels within a high volume dynamic work environment.
- Current drivers licence (with a willingness to travel in accordance with the demands of the position).

Need more information?

- Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards
- Find out more about applying for this position

For role related queries or questions contact Georgina Watson on [email protected] Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness,



Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace

We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplaces are welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristics including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and social-economic status. Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy for more information.

Reasonable Adjustments

NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best chance to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email [email protected] and let us know.

Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.

Information For Applicants

- An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies
- If you have relevant qualifications or experience, please include any supporting documents with your application.
- Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
- Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description
- Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer
- SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients and their carers, feel supported. We invite candidates of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, cultural background, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, and Indigenous Australians to apply.

We do have an Aboriginal Workforce Team that can also provide support ([email protected]) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website

📌 Research Quality Manager (Sydney)
🏢 South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD)
📍 Sydney