Senior Manager Planning and Performance

About the role

Capital Health Network (CHN) is looking for an accomplished leader to step into the high-impact role of Senior Manager Planning and Performance. The role will deliver oversight of the critical reporting evaluation and planning functions that support a range of strategic health projects across CHNs teams. This is a team leadership role first with responsibility for setting direction supporting performance and fostering a high-trust collaborative culture across multidisciplinary teams. To successfully lead its data analysis and evaluation functions the role also requires sufficient technical expertise in data frameworks health planning and program evaluation and an established sectorexperience in ACT primary health systems.

About the team

Reporting to General Manager Health System Improvement the Senior Manager Planning and Performance operates within a recently restructured Planning and Performance Business Unit that provides key advice to inform CHNs reporting planning and evaluation processes. This advice is used to support ACT health service planning and commissioning processes and programevaluation to integrate health care improve health equity and achieve better health outcomes for people living in the ACT. The team collaborates closely with our internal Heath System Integration Primary Care Integration and Commissioned Services teams to enhance data processes that support continuous quality improvement and operational efficiency.

See yourself in our team

You will provide strategic leadership oversight and management to teams responsible for planning service design project delivery data and reporting and evaluation activities. Your leadership will be essential in maintaining momentum providing strategic support to the team and continuing to lift maturity and effectiveness of the Planning and Performance functions. You will join an established close-knit group of data and community health professionals who bring strong institutional knowledge and deep sector experience. Your ability to confidently drive the teams ongoing delivery while progressively evolving how the function operates will be instrumental in strengthening systems clarifying priorities and supporting consistent high-quality outcomes.

As part of working in an innovative organisation the successful candidate will work collaboratively with CHN leaders and teams to contribute to broader organisational projects and initiatives that improve the health and wellbeing outcomes of people living in the ACT.

Work location

This position is based in our newly renovated and modern office located in the heart of the Belconnen town centre. We support flexibility and a hybrid work model at CHN and are happy towork with the successful candidate to ensure balance between work and life.

Working at CHN

At CHN you will have an opportunity to work with professional subject matter experts and experienced leaders who encourage and support you to develop your interests expertise and achieve your ambitions.

Some of the reasons CHN employees love working here include:

Work-Life Balance & Wellbeing

• Paid December leave: Recharge during our annual close-down period with additional paidleave.
• Comprehensive Leave Options: Access leave entitlements on top of Annual Leave including Family andWellbeing Leave as well as Religious Cultural and Ceremonial Leave.

Flexible Work Arrangements

• Hybrid work: Enjoy flexible working options designed topromote a sustainable work-life balance.
• Purchase additional leave: Create more time for yourself when you needit with the ability to purchase up to 2 weeks of extra leave per year.

Career Growth & Development

• Professional Development Fund: Access a dedicated fund to support yourprofessional development goals.
• Study Leave: Take advantage of our generous study leave option tosupport your learning and development goals while balancing workcommitments.

Meaningful & Impactful Work

• Purposeful Work in Health: Be part of fulfilling varied work that advances how health isdelivered in Canberra improving health outcomes for ACT the community.
• Collaborate with Health Experts: Work alongside key health professionals andstakeholders across the health sector contributing to impactful initiatives.

Culture & Community

• Supportive Collaborative Workplace: Join a team environment built oncollaboration and mutual support.
• Diverse and Inclusive Environment: Thrive in a workplace that prioritisesdiversity inclusion and wellbeing.
• Sustainability and social impact: Support our commitment to sustainability as we partner with others whomake responsible choices for people and the planet.

Financial Benefits & Rewards

• Competitive Remuneration Package: Receive a competitive salary with anattractive benefits package through Salary Packaging of up to $15900 ofyour pre-tax income per FBT year to maximise your take-home pay
• Above-standard Superannuation: pursue long-term financial wellbeing withcontributions that are always 0.5% higher than the Super Guarantee.

Learn more about CHN from our website: Capital Health Network Home ()

Position Salary: $69.62 per hour (approximately $138020 per annum) plus superannuation

Employment type: Full time

Working Days/hours: Full time standards

How to apply

Applications close: 11.59pm 21 May 2026

Position documentation can be found here

Please apply using the apply button. Your application MUST include a cover letter addressing how your skills experience and expertise will meet the functional competencies (max. 3 pages) salary expectations and your CV (max. 3 pages). Please do not send your applications to the recruitment email address.

Please note: Applicants are required to have full Australian work rights at the time of application and include details of any visa limitations and end dates in the application cover letter.

For further enquiries:Please contact General Manager Health System Improvement Anais le Gall:

CHN ACTs Primary Health Network welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability. CHN will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with cultural requirements and/or individuals with a disability throughout the recruitment process.

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