October 23, 2024

Western Sydney Local Health District

Blacktown

FULL TIME & OTHER

Program Manager - Adult Survivors Program

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The Program Manager will lead the Adult Survivors Program, overseeing strategy, implementation, and governance for adult survivors of child sexual abuse.

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (Up to 30th June 2025)
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 3
Remuneration: $61.95 - $70.38 per hour
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Blacktown Community Health Centre

Where you'll be working
Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) provides comprehensive healthcare services to residents across various local government areas, including Auburn, Blacktown, The Hills Shire, Holroyd, and Parramatta, as well as tertiary care for the Greater Western Region. Committed to the vision of "better health services for the people of western Sydney and beyond," WSLHD operates with a dedication to collaboration, openness, respect, and empowerment in all aspects of its service delivery.

Serve communities in Holroyd and Parramatta LGAs.
Provide primary and secondary health care in Auburn, Blacktown, and The Hills Shire.
Strives for improved health services and outcomes for the community.
Primarily work out of Blacktown Hospital, upholding core values of collaboration, respect, and empowerment.

What you'll be doing
The Program Manager for the Adult Survivors Program plays a crucial role in driving the success of a new initiative by NSW Health designed to support adult survivors of child sexual abuse. This role encompasses strategic oversight, implementation, and governance of the program, with a focus on creating a sustainable, trauma-informed care model.

Lead and manage the Adult Survivors Program, including strategic management and implementation.
Oversee governance, business planning, risk and budget management, and stakeholder engagement.
Develop and sustain a local care model aligned with NSW Health’s statewide requirements.
Collaborate closely with the Clinical Coordinator for effective program implementation.
Use a strengths-based, culturally appropriate, and trauma-informed approach; manage staff and financial responsibilities.

How to Apply
Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.

Selection Criteria:

Relevant tertiary qualifications in a health-related discipline; and/or significant work experience in violence, abuse and neglect, trauma informed care, mental health, alcohol and other drugs, and/or complex project management.

Demonstrated strong leadership skills and ability to work autonomously to enhance staff performance, influence workplace culture, and lead change.

Demonstrated advanced level project management skills, including proficiency in software required to prepare complex and clearly communicated plans, implementation support documents and reports, including proficiency in Word, Power Point, Outlook and Excel.

Highly developed communication, interpersonal and influencing skills to maintain partnerships with internal and external stakeholders including Ministry of Health, senior management, project team partners, consumers and other key stakeholders.

Demonstrated high level analytical and problem-solving skills including the ability to provide authoritative advice and recommendations across a large and complex organisation.

Demonstrated capacity to manage complex health and/or community service-related projects and change initiatives to achieve planned outcomes, including project planning, financial monitoring and management, and project evaluation and reporting.

Demonstrated understanding of intergenerational trauma and the principles of cultural safety, with experience in (or commitment to) providing culturally responsive services to individuals and families.

Current NSW Class C driver’s licence and willingness to use for work purposes.

Requisition ID: REQ528897
Applications Close: 6th November 2024

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For inquiries about the role, contact Ly Johnson on Ly.Johnson@health.nsw.gov.au or on 02 9881 8787

People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/

Please note: A person who is not an Australian citizen or a permanent resident is only eligible for temporary employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa or a period not shorter than the duration of the advertised position.