Health Manager (Lvl 3) - Emergency Management Unit - Perm FT

Job Description

Requisition ID: REQ691184
\n Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, 38 hours per week
\n Remuneration: $137,525.00 - $156,231.00 per annum+ 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging + Flexible Working (subject to approval)
\n Location: Liverpool Hospital
\n Applications close: 27/09/2026
\n Contact: Karinn Marrone – Director of Corporate Services – Email on Karinn. Marrone@health.nsw.gov.au or Call (02) 8738 6321

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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.

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Achieve Something Great

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Join us and make a significant impact on emergency preparedness and response in a leading healthcare institution.

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• Lead Liverpool Hospital's emergency management strategy, driving preparedness and resilience across one of NSW's busiest health services.
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• Partner with senior leaders and emergency response agencies to coordinate planning and responses to major incidents and disasters.
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• Shape a culture of readiness by delivering emergency management training, exercises, and business continuity initiatives.
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• Make a real community impact by strengthening prevention, response, and recovery capabilities that support patient care and community safety when it matters most.
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Are You the Right Fit?

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Who We're Looking For:

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• Exceptional attention to detail, with the ability to identify risks, maintain emergency management plans, and ensure operational readiness.
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• Strong communication enabling effective engagement with staff, executives, emergency services, and external stakeholders.
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• An adaptable and proactive professional that combines strategic planning, emergency response coordination, training, and continuous improvement.
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• Ready to work in a fast-paced environment, supporting emergency preparedness and response activities while delivering flexibility and resilience during critical incidents and major events.
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Selection Criteria

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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.

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• Demonstrated experience in a relevant health or emergency management specialty, with postgraduate qualifications in the area of specialty and/or substantial equivalent experience.
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• Can you describe a time when you led the response to a significant incident or emergency event?
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• Liverpool Hospital operates in a complex and high-demand environment. How would you assess and improve our current level of emergency preparedness and business continuity capability within your first 12 months?
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If you'd like more details, we're here to help.

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• Position Information\n
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  • Applicants will be assessed against the criteria in the Position Description.
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• Diversity, Culture & Inclusion\n
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  • 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 SWSLHD-EmploymentHub@health.nsw.gov.au
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  • 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.
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• Aboriginal Workforce\n
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  • 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.
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More Than Just a Job – Why Work With Us?

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• Financial Perks\n
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  • 12% superannuation
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  • Salary packaging and novated leasing via Smart Salary
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  • Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full-time and part-time staff)
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  • One extra day off each month for full-time employees
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• Work-Life Balance\n
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  • Flexible work options, including hybrid and varied hours (depending on the role)
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  • Paid maternity and parental leave
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  • Generous leave options like long service and carers leave
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• Grow Your Career\n
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  • Access to learning opportunities through our dedicated Education and Organisational Development team, who support staff with training, workshops, and career development programs.
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• Health & Wellbeing\n
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  • Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport
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  • Free and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP)
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  • Wellbeing programs that promote mental health, resilience, and balance
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Additional Information

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• Vaccination Requirements\n
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  • All staff must meet NSW Health's vaccination and screening requirements before starting.
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• Child Safe Employment\n
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  • 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 implementingthe 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.
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• Temporary Positions\n
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  • For fixed-term or temporary contracts, there may be opportunities for ongoing permanent employment, subject to policy and organisational requirements.
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