Senior Program Manager Rural Research Education

Senior Program Manager Rural Research
Education
 

Employment Type:  Manager Level 4 Part Time Permanent
Remuneration: $153,559 - $ 182,954 per annum, plus 12% superannuation
Hours Per Week: 18
Additional Benefits:  Competitive remuneration, a monthly ADO (for full-time staff), a range of flexible working options including hybrid working, as well as comprehensive leave entitlements. 
Location: 1 Reserve Road, St Leonards
Applications Close:  14 September, 2026 11:59 PM

HETI 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!  

The Health Education and Training Institute (HETI) is a leading provider of high-quality training and education to support more than 140,000 clinical and non-clinical staff, trainers, managers and leaders across the NSW health system.

HETI offers competitive remuneration (base salary plus super and leave loading), a monthly ADO (for full-time staff), a range of flexible working options including hybrid working (all staff are required to attend the office weekly), as well as comprehensive leave entitlements and discounted access to fitness facilities. Professional development is well embedded in our organisation and staff are encouraged to continue their studies and take opportunities for furthering their careers.  

About the Opportunity
The Senior Program Manager Rural Research Education is responsible for managing the development, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and reporting of the Rural Research Capacity Building Program within HETI's Rural & Remote Portfolio. The role ensures program delivery aligns with the HETI Strategic Plan and Rural & Remote Portfolio Strategic and Operational Plans, meeting required deadlines, quality standards and budget expectations. 

This role leads the planning and delivery of an annual program of rural research education for NSW Health staff across rural and remote NSW. 

The successful candidate will coordinate educators and resources, oversee program implementation, monitor outcomes and milestones, and drive continuous improvement through ongoing quality and program evaluation activities. Working collaboratively with a broad range of stakeholders, the Senior Program Manager will provide expert leadership to strengthen rural research capability and support the development of a skilled, research-active rural health workforce across NSW.

• Provide strategic direction and leadership on delivery of the Rural Research Capacity Building Program to facilitate and implement assigned projects that achieve key portfolio strategic and operational objectives and directly impact the achievement of the program priorities identified in the HETI Strategic Plan.
• Responsible for the preparation of formal communications, briefing documents, Ministerial requests and other matters adhere to the appropriate NSW Health and Ministerial requirements and guidelines.

• Provide timely, expert advice to the Director, Professional Practice and Interprofessional Collaboration, on all aspects of program and project development and delivery including regular reporting of the status of program/project delivery.

For your application to be considered
To submit your application, please provide:
•    Your resume (maximum five pages)
•    A covering letter addressing the Selection Criteria, as outlined in the Role Description
•    A response to the pre-screening questions in your application (below)

Selection Criteria

1. Relevant tertiary qualifications in Health or Education related to research or equivalent, and
   demonstrated relevant professional experience.
2. Demonstrated experience in teaching contemporary research methods including design, development,
   delivery and evaluation of complex and high level research training programs.
3. Demonstrated ability to lead and manage programs of research and evaluation and actively contribute to
   academic publications.
4. Demonstrated ability to develop and manage highly skilled networks and partnerships across public,
   private and not-for-profit sector characterised by the delivery of high quality and complex projects and
   programs on time and within budget.
    

Pre-Screening Questions

1. This role delivers research education programs for rural and remote NSW Health staff. Please describe your experience working with rural and/or remote health services, health professionals or communities and how this experience has informed the design or delivery of education, research or workforce development initiatives.

2. What do you see as the key challenges and opportunities in building research capability among rural and remote health professionals? How would you address these in a statewide education program?
    

Need more information? 
1)    The Health Education and Training Institute 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
2)    Find out more about  applying for this position 
3)    Learn more about the Health Education & Training Institute

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 permanent/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, Suzanne Kelpsa (HETI) if you have any questions about this role.For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to an Aboriginal Workforce Consultant, please contact ***************@health.nsw.gov.au. Support is also available through the Stepping Up website. 

If interview adjustments are required, please contact ***************@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.