Acting SCHN Policy Manager - REQ571077
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- The Sydney Children's Hospitals Network
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- REQ571077 Requisition #
Position Classification: Health Mgr Lvl 4
Remuneration: 141974 - 169151 full time equivalent base salary range (excludes super, leave loading and salary packaging)
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ571077
Sydney Children's Hospitals Network is the largest paediatric health care entity in Australia. We care for thousands of children each year in our hospitals and in their homes — with one purpose in mind — to help young people live their healthiest lives.
- An eligibility list may be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies.
Great opportunity to act up on a short-term contract to replace Long Service Leave. We are seeking a highly motivated Health Manager to work with the dynamic Clinical Governance Unit team for the Sydney Children's Hospitals Network (SCHN). This is a full time temporary assignment to commence in Late August till 1st November, 2025. SCHN Policy Manager is to provide leadership, expertise and organisational coordination in all matters relating to policy documents at the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network (SCHN). The Policy Manager will continuously work towards meeting the SCHN Strategic Plan/s and has oversight of policy-related requirements of the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards and meeting those Standards through systems and processes.
What you'll be doing
Please note that throughout the recruitment process you will be assessed with the following:
- Relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent work experience in policy processes within a complex healthcare setting
- Demonstrated expertise in the principles and practices of policy document matters as well as providing high level support to staff in these areas.
- Demonstrated high level project management skills, in particular managing multiple projects, process mapping and meeting deadlines.
- Demonstrated management experience with well-developed team leadership skills, problem solving, analytical and organisational skills.
- Demonstrated high level ability to liaise, consult and negotiate effectively with staff of a variety of levels of experience and backgrounds.
- Demonstrated high level communication (both written and verbal) skills including development of comprehensive documents and reports and meeting facilitation skills.
As part of your application please address the following targeted questions:
- Tell us about a time when you had to adapt your leadership style to accommodate a diverse team and how you approach this?
- Provide an example of a time when you led a team through a challenging project? What strategies did you use to keep the team motivated and on track?
- Given the short-term nature of this contract, how do you plan to effectively manage your time and resources to achieve the goals of the role? Please provide specific strategies you would employ to ensure successful completion of the contract objectives within the designated timeframe.
Have you attached a 2 page cover letter addressing the three targeted questions?
For roles that require formal qualifications, please note that overseas qualifications must be assessed by the Department of Education or the relevant authority appointed by the Australian Government for skilled migration purposes.
SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity - we acknowledge the vibrancy that a diverse workforce brings to enhance both our workplace culture and our service delivery to children, young people and their families and carers. We encourage all suitably qualified applicants to apply. If you identify as an Indigenous Australian or as a person with a disability, please contact us if you would like some more information about our recruitment process.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families that access the services we provide at the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network. Aboriginal job applicants are encouraged to visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up to assist in preparing your application.
NSWHealth is committed to child safety in line with the Child Safe Standards. SCHN is committed to maintaining a child safe culture that upholds the rights of children and young people. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported, and are included in their care. Existing staff of SCHN and those seeking employment are required to prioritise the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people in their care and take action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.
Applicants holding visas with working rights may be considered for temporary appointment (up to the expiry date of their visa) where no suitable local applicant is identified.
Need more information?
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For role related queries or questions contact Christina Ceely on [email protected]
If you are Aboriginal or Torres Strait islander wishing to apply for this role and want to speak with an Aboriginal person/representative from the Sydney Children’s Hospital Network please contact Wayne Dargan on [email protected]
For technical support please contact the customer services team on 1300 679 367 and select option 3.
Applications Close: 26/05/2025
