Closes: Feb 18, 2026
Role Title: Program Manager Out of Home Care Health Pathway Program
Employment Type: Temporary Full-Time until June 2028
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 2
Remuneration: $114,251 - $134,809 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Central Coast
Requisition ID: REQ628025
Applications Close: Tuesday, 27 January 2026 at 11:59pm
Are you an experienced health leader passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people in Out of Home Care? Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) is committed to Trusted Care, Better Health for Everyone, and is seeking a Program Manager to lead the Out of Home Care Health Pathway Program.
About the Opportunity
Children and young people in out-of-home-care (OOHC) often have high and unmet health needs and are more disadvantaged and vulnerable than other children. NSW Health provides coordinated health assessments for children and young people aged 0-17 in statutory OOHC living in NSW who are expected to remain in care for longer than 90 days. The Program Manager leads the delivery and ongoing development of the Out of Home Care Health Pathway Program, ensuring coordinated, culturally safe and evidence-based health care for children and young people. This role provides leadership to a small multidisciplinary team and involves extensive collaboration with various health care providers and stakeholders to improve health outcomes for children in care. In this role you will:
- Lead and oversee the operational delivery of the OOHC Health Pathway Program across the district with a focus on support and development of staff.
- Ensure collaboration with clinical teams, internal and external partners to ensure person centred, trauma informed seamless healthcare.
- Provide leadership, supervision and professional development to a multidisciplinary team.
- Ensure culturally safe, high quality and evidence-based assessment and care pathways are delivered
- Build and maintain strong partnerships with internal teams and external agencies to support seamless care.
- Manage and coordinate referrals to the program (& transfer of referrals to other health districts) and respond to 16A information requests for children on the pathway.
- Support patient safety, quality improvement, consumer engagement and implementation of clinical guidelines.
For more information about this role, please view the Position Description
About You
- Tertiary qualifications in a health-related field and a current valid driver’s licence.
- Demonstrated experience in health, welfare or child protection related areas of practice.
- Proven management and leadership capability within a multidisciplinary team environment.
- Strong understanding of the health needs, legislative context and care requirements of children in OOHC.
- Highly developed communication, consultation and negotiation skills with internal and external stakeholders.
Applicants must have current work rights in Australia or be a permanent resident or citizen. Unfortunately, we cannot consider applicants who do not meet this requirement.
Benefits
- Work-Life Balance: Enjoy an accrued day off each month, 17.5% annual leave loading, and paid parental leave.
- Financial Benefits: Boost your take-home pay with salary packaging, save on car costs with novated leasing, and access relocation assistance.
- Health & Wellbeing: Stay active with discounted gym memberships (Fitness Passport), free flu vaccinations, telehealth support, and confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) counselling for you and your family. Plus, access discounted private health insurance.
- Career Growth: Advance your career with free professional development courses and secondment opportunities.
Need More Information?
Emma Merlino
Phone: 02 4356 9347
Email: emma.merlino@health.nsw.gov.au
Click here to find out more about applying for this position.
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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 in our Aboriginal Workforce Development Team at CCLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au 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:
- Category A positions: Mandatory evidence of protection against specified infectious diseases, including annual influenza vaccination and tuberculosis assessment.
- Category B positions: Vaccination is recommended but not mandatory.
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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