The Nurse Manager position is part of the executive team of the Public Health Unit and plays a key leadership role in the management and support of nursing staff within the Communicable Diseases and Immunisation teams. The role will focus on ensuring nursing practice within the unit is delivered to a high level consistent with contemporary standards.
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Nurse Manager (Grade 3)
Remuneration: $70.44 - $71.74 per hour
Hours Per Week: 19
Requisition ID: REQ601402
Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone. There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’ lives.
NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism.

The Nurse Manager is part of the Public Health Executive team and together provides senior leadership to foster a high-performing and accountable culture across the Public Health Unit. The role oversees nursing staff and ensures that all clinical practice is consistent with evidence-based public health standards in both Immunisation and Communicable Disease team. Through strategic leadership and collaboration, the Nurse Manager supports excellence in service delivery and workforce performance.
The Nurse Manager works collaboratively with the Public Health Director, Staff Specialists, and team leaders to support the daily operations of the Public Health Unit. This includes planning, organising, and supporting the work of nursing staff involved in public health programs.
The role contributes to the development of contemporary, evidence-based policies and procedures that ensure compliance with Ministry of Health standards across the District. The Nurse Manager leads the implementation of innovative, person-centred, and population-focused nursing practices to support disease prevention and control initiatives.
Additionally, the position provides strategic and operational leadership, ensuring effective planning and governance of public health services. It includes evaluating field and clinic operations, assisting with budget preparation, and contributing to contract negotiations related to public health programs within NSLHD.