Program Manager, Healthy Adult and Older People

Provide high speciality support for the management of programs/ projects and stakeholder engagement to support the efficient and effective operation of the Healthy Adults and Older People team and the Equity and Prevention Service to achieve business and service objectives. 

The role will provide high level speciality advice in relation to evidencebased approaches to health equity, promotion 
and prevention programs and in tailoring programs/projects to the needs of the community. 

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.

1. Relevant tertiary qualifications in health or social sciences or relevant equivalent work experience or a combination of study and work experience.
2. Demonstrated high level verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal, negotiation and influencing skills with a strong customer service approach.
3. Demonstrated high level analytical and problem-solving skills that lead to the development of innovative solutions to meet workplace needs.
4. Demonstrated ability to work as a member of team, as well as independently and to develop and maintain effective working relationships with senior management, and other key internal and external stakeholders.
5. Demonstrated experience in program/project management, including effective health related projects with target populations, communities experiencing disadvantage, and in key health and community settings.
6. Proven organisational and time management skills (including ability to manage multiple projects, and to prioritise and meet conflicting deadlines).
7. Demonstrated high level presentation and facilitation skills, and ability to communicate effectively with health and community sector staff from a wide range of disciplines.
8. Current NSW drivers licence, with a willingness to travel in accordance with the demands of the position.

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For role related queries or questions contact Elizabeth Powell on ************@health.nsw.gov.au

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Reasonable Adjustments

NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email ***************@health.nsw.gov.au 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
• 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 Specified Infectious Diseases for all positions prior to offer
• We do have an Aboriginal Workforce Team that can also provide support (***************@health.nsw.gov.au) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website