Engineering Services Manager (Health Manager Level 4)

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Employment Type : Permanent Full Time; 38 hours per week Position Classification : Health Manager Level 4 Remuneration: $153,559 - $182,954 per annum + Annual Leave Loading + Superannuation Location : Royal Prince Alfred Hospital Requisition ID : REQ679331 In Sydney Local Health District our vision is Excellence in health and healthcare for all. You will be working in an innovative district that celebrates and invests in the ideas of staff, values people and offers life-long careers. Join the team at one of the leading public health organisations in Australia! About the Role Formed in 1882, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital (RPAH) is a major metropolitan tertiary referral hospital and a principal provider of specialist healthcare. It remains one of the nation’s most respected hospitals, with a distinguished history serving the health needs of local, statewide, national and international communities. The Engineering Services Manager is responsible for the leadership, operational management, and strategic oversight of the Engineering Department. The department delivers a broad range of essential services, including plant operations and maintenance and the effective management of the built environment to support safe and efficient healthcare service delivery. Primarily based at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital (RPAH), the role also provides strategic support across facilities throughout SLHD. This diverse and influential position offers the opportunity to work collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders, contribute to district-wide initiatives and outcomes, and participate in key meetings and professional development activities. Occasional travel to other locations and attendance outside standard business hours may be required to meet operational priorities and service demands. For more information, please view the Position Description . Ideal Candidate • Tertiary qualifications in a building services or facility management related discipline or a demonstrated broad range of experience across the board in this field, including operational management of a service delivery department across a large asset portfolio. • Fundamental understanding of building services and plant operations in a health care environment. • Substantial experience in personnel and financial management of engineering, maintenance and building projects and the ability to coordinate the activities of multi-disciplinary groups. • Well-developed negotiating skills specifically in the area of capital asset replacement projects, service agreements and building services activities. • The ability to participate on a Mon - Fri roster must be flexible to work any site • Healthcare or similar experience is desirable but not essential. • Current NSW Drivers Licence (P1 and P2 acceptable). Benefits and Perks! • Accrued Day Off each month, paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave Loading. • Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing. For more information visit SalaryPackagingPlus . • Access to free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education. • Access to confidential EAP counselling for staff and their families. • Because we care about your health: Free annual influenza vaccination, discounted Fitness Passport membership, and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals. For more information about other benefits, please visit SLHD Benefit . This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months. Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles within NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/ Sydney Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards . For more information about SLHD please visit ‘Working With Us’ To further connect with us, check us out on LinkedIn . For enquiries, please contact Jon Gowdy via email at Jon.Gowdy@health.nsw.gov.au Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day, apply now! Applications Close: 2 August 2026 For Applicant Support and Information, visit ‘Applicant Information’