Voluntary Assisted Dying Service Manager

About the role

Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD) is looking for an experienced and compassionate Service Manager to lead and develop its Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD) Service, based at the Wallsend Aged Care Facility. You will lead a small, multidisciplinary team of doctors, nurses and pharmacists and work closely with the VAD Medical Lead and a wide range of stakeholders to strengthen a service that delivers safe, high-quality, person-centred care.

Key responsibilities

• Provide leadership and management to a multidisciplinary team of doctors, nurses and pharmacists
• Oversee workload management, resolve conflicts and remove barriers so the clinical team can provide high-quality care
• Support service development and strengthen stakeholder relationships
• Maintain a strong focus on clinical governance, risk management and patient safety

Required profile

• Tertiary qualification in health management or a clinical discipline, or equivalent work experience, or a combination of both
• Demonstrated leadership and management experience in complex services with multiple departments and stakeholders; previous clinical experience highly regarded
• Ability to work autonomously, meet deadlines and communicate sensitively across professional groups and organisational levels
• Thorough understanding of end-of-life care, governance, risk management and patient safety
• Eligible to drive in NSW and willing to travel for work purposes
• Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or New Zealand citizen with a current passport; visa sponsorship is not available

Required skills

• Excellent computer skills, including word processing, data management, data analysis, interpretation and presentation

What we offer

• Pay of $137,525 - $156,231 per year plus salary packaging
• Free onsite parking
• 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part-time employees)
• Paid parental leave for eligible employees
• Fitness Passport with discounted gym options for staff and family
• Employee Assistance Program for staff and family members