Clinical Manager (Nurse Manager Gde 6) - Cancer Services & Medical Imaging - Perm FT

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Requisition ID: REQ680978 Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, 38 hours per week Remuneration: $184,618.22 - $187,571.52 per annum + 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging + Flexible Working (subject to approval) Location: Eastern Campus, Liverpool and requires travel to all SWSLHD facilities. Applications close: 23/08/26 Contact: Matthew Jennings - Director Clinical Streams and Allied Health on 02 8738 6910 or 0429 365 852 | matthew.jennings@health.nsw.gov.au Please note: A current influenza (flu) vaccination is a mandatory requirement for appointment to this position. With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we're enriching health, and develop your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia. Achieve Something Great Join the Clinical Streams and Allied Health leadership team and help shape the future of Surgical Specialties, Liver, Urology and Gastroenterological Services across South Western Sydney Local Health District. You will be working in a collaborative co-leadership model alongside senior medical leaders to deliver safe, high-quality, patient-centred care and improve health outcomes for our communities. Lead district-wide initiatives focused on service development, quality improvement, patient safety, contemporary models of care and clinical excellence across multiple sites. Gain a unique opportunity to influence service strategy, support innovation and work with multidisciplinary teams to improve healthcare delivery. Are You the Right Fit? We are seeking an experienced and collaborative nursing leader who is passionate about improving patient care, supporting teams and driving positive change across complex health services. What We're Looking For: • Inspirational and values-driven leader who motivates, develops and supports staff to achieve their full potential. • Strong communicator with the ability to build productive relationships across clinical, operational and executive stakeholders. • Strategic thinker with experience leading service improvement, contemporary models of care and change initiatives. • Resilient, adaptable and solutions-focused, with sound judgement in comple healthcare environments. • Committed to patient safety, quality care, workforce wellbeing and a culture of continuous improvement. • District-wide leadership role influencing care across multiple facilities rather than a single service or site. Selection Criteria To help us assess your suitability for the role, please tell us as much as you can about yourself in response to the questions below. • Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA). Relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent work experience or a combination of study and experience deemed appropriate by SWSLHD. • Please describe a significant service improvement, model of care change or quality initiative you have led within a surgical, perioperative or related clinical service. What was your approach, how did you engage stakeholders, and what outcomes were achieved? • This role requires leadership across multiple services and sites. Please provide an example of how you have built effective clinical relationships, influenced practice or achieved a shared outcome across multidisciplinary teams or organisations. • Applicants must possess an Australian C-Class driver's license (including P1 or P2). Those who hold a C class license (P1 or P2 included) from a state other than NSW must obtain a NSW C class (P1 or P2 included) license within three months of appointment. Learner's licenses are not permitted. If you’d like more details, we’re here to help. • Position Information • Applicants will be assessed against the criteria in the Position Description . • How to Apply • Read our application guide and tips for improving your application . • Diversity, Culture & Inclusion • We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to accessibility and a supportive recruitment experience. If you require adjustments or assistance during the application process, please contact SWSLHDJobs@health.nsw.gov.au • We value the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of our workforce and are committed to fostering a respectful and welcoming environment. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, neurodivergent individuals, those from Refugee, multicultural and multifaith backgrounds, and members of the LGBTQI+ community. • Aboriginal Workforce • For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to our Aboriginal Workforce Team, please contact SWSLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au . Support is also available through the Stepping Up website . More Than Just a Job – Why Work With Us? • Financial Perks • 12% superannuation • Salary packaging and novated leasing via Smart Salary • Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full-time and part-time staff) • One extra day off each month for full-time employees • Work-Life Balance • Flexible work options, including hybrid and varied hours (depending on the role) • Paid maternity and parental leave • Generous leave options like long service and carers leave • Grow Your Career • Access to learning opportunities through our dedicated Education and Organisational Development team, who support staff with training, workshops, and career development programs. • Health & Wellbeing • Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport • Free and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP) • Wellbeing programs that promote mental health, resilience, and balance Additional Information • Vaccination Requirements • All staff must meet NSW Health’s vaccination and screening requirements before starting. • Child Safe Employment • South Western Sydney Local Health District is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards . We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse. • Temporary Positions • For fixed-term or temporary contracts, there may be opportunities for ongoing permanent employment, subject to policy and organisational requirements. .