Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until December 2026
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 4
Remuneration: $147,653 - $175,917- Depending on qualifications
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ667568
Application close: Thursday 25th June 2026 at 11.59pm
The Manager Health Planning leads the Health Planning portfolio for Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD), providing strategic leadership and expert advice to support the planning, development and delivery of sustainable, high-quality health services. Reporting to the Director of Healthcare Improvement, the role is responsible for leading clinical and strategic planning initiatives, informing service redesign, and providing advice on key health service planning priorities across the District.
About The Opportunity
You will bring extensive experience in health service planning within a hospital, Local Health District or state-wide health setting, together with a sound understanding of contemporary health policy, planning, funding, organisation and service delivery. Experience using NSW Health and other health data systems to develop evidence-based health service plans and policy advice is essential.
The role requires highly developed project management and leadership skills, with a proven ability to lead complex planning projects involving diverse clinical, operational, community and executive stakeholders. You will be adept at working collaboratively in dynamic and fast-paced environments, managing competing priorities, and delivering outcomes through effective stakeholder engagement and resource management.
Exceptional written, interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills are critical, along with the ability to influence decision-making, build productive partnerships, and communicate complex information clearly to a wide range of audiences.
Applicants must have current Australian work rights. We are unable to consider applicants who do not meet this requirement.
For more information about this role, please view the Position Description
About You
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Extensive experience in health services planning at a hospital, Local Health District or State level.
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A sound and up-to-date understanding of state-wide directions in health services policy, planning, organisation, funding and delivery.
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Experience with the use of NSW and other health data systems to support health service plans and health policy advice.
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Demonstrated project management and leadership skills, and experience in projects involving a diverse range of clinical and community stakeholders and to ensure the effective utilisation of resources.
Benefits
At Central Coast Local Health District, you’ll be supported to grow, thrive, and succeed:
Work-Life Balance
- Accrued day off each month (ADO)
- 17.5% annual leave loading
- Paid parental leave
Financial Benefits
- Salary packaging to increase your take‑home pay
- Novated leasing options
- Relocation assistance (where eligible)
Health & Wellbeing
- Discounted gym access through Fitness Passport
- Free flu vaccinations
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
- Access discounted private health insurance
Career Growth
- Access to professional development and education
- Secondment and career‑advancement opportunities across the District
Need More Information?
Brooke Sinderberry
Phone: 0478 076 221
Email: [email protected]
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Working for Central Coast Local Health District - NSW Health
Central Coast Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe 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:
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Category A positions: Mandatory evidence of protection against specified infectious diseases, including annual influenza vaccination and tuberculosis assessment.
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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