Stream Lead, Community and Family Health
Stream Lead, Community and Family Health (ID: REQ667632)
Employment Type: Health Manager Level 5 – Full Time, Exempt (Until April 2027)
Remuneration: $173,345.00 - $193,906.00 per annum, plus 12% superannuation
Hours Per Week: 40
Additional Benefits: Join an organisation passionate about delivering improved health care and enjoy flexible working options based in state of the art, agile offices in St Leonards.
Location: 1 Reserve Road, St Leonards
Applications Close: 11:59 PM, Thursday 11 June 2026
The Agency for Clinical Innovation (ACI) is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply!
About us
The Agency for Clinical Innovation (ACI) leads innovation in clinical care across NSW. We do this by bringing clinicians, patients and healthcare managers together to design and implement new ways to deliver healthcare.
About the Opportunity
The Stream Lead is responsible for the overall management and leadership of a stream portfolio of clinical networks, including budget and staff performance management, developing and driving the stream work plan, and meeting organisational and system requirements and deliverables in relation to the stream portfolio.
The purpose of the role is to drive sustainable change in the delivery of healthcare that improves clinical practice, reduces inappropriate unwarranted clinical variation and improves patient outcomes.
The role ensures the development and implementation of statewide initiatives that respond to identified and changing priorities, ensuring extensive clinical engagement and the collaboration of a wide group of stakeholders. The position holder will provide high-level advice to the ACI Executive, actively contribute as a member of the ACI Senior Leadership team, and work in close partnership with the Executive Director, other senior leaders, clinical networks, and key stakeholder organisations.
For your application to be considered:
To submit your application, please provide:
- Your resume (maximum five pages)
- A covering letter detailing your interest and how your skills and experience are relevant to this role, maximum three pages.
- Address the Selection Criteria below in your application.
Selection Criteria
- Demonstrated experience and record of achievement in successfully managing and leading large, complex projects with competing priorities and deadlines at a state level.
- Demonstrated systems thinking on health policy issues and a track record of successfully applying innovative approaches and creative solutions to address complex problems.
- Experience in leading, managing and supporting multidisciplinary teams within a complex organisation, including coaching managers, leading through change, building capability and fostering a customer and patient focused work culture.
- Demonstrated experience in interacting effectively with senior management and external partners, to represent and present on behalf of the organisation.
Need more information?
- The Agency for Clinical Innovation assesses candidates in line with the NSW Public Sector Capability Framework, which describes the capabilities and behaviours required for roles across the NSW public sector. The specific capabilities for this role are outlined in the Position Description.
Learn more: https://www.nsw.gov.au/nsw-government/public-sector-capability-framework - Find out more about applying for this position
- Learn more about the Agency for Clinical Innovation
Additional Information
- Applicants will be assessed against the selection criteria in the Position Description.
- NSW Health is committed to accessibility and may provide adjustments to the recruitment and interview process as needed, including physical adjustments, interview setup, or scheduling needs.
- This is a temporary position and requires full working rights in Australia (e.g. Australian citizenship/ permanent resident). If you currently hold a temporary visa that allows you to live and work in Australia, you may be eligible for employment opportunities in line with the conditions of your visa.
Contact People
Please contact the Hiring Manager, Ellen Rawstron on ellen.rawstron@health.nsw.gov.au if you have any questions about this role.
For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to an Aboriginal Workforce Consultant, please contact HSNSW-AboriginalCareers@health.nsw.gov.au. Support is also available through the Stepping Up website.
If interview adjustments are required, please contact HSNSW-PillarsPC@health.nsw.gov.au at the time the interview invitation is issued, or as soon as reasonably possible. Requests for adjustments will be considered in line with NSW Health requirements.
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