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 CHN’s 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 sector
experience 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 CHN’s reporting, planning and evaluation processes. This advice is used to support ACT health service planning and commissioning processes, and program
evaluation 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 team’s 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 to
work 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
Flexible Work Arrangements
Career Growth & Development
Meaningful & Impactful Work
Culture & Community
Financial Benefits & Rewards
Learn more about CHN from our website: Capital Health Network | Home (chnact.org.au)
Position Salary: $69.62 per hour (approximately $138,020 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 https://www.chnact.org.au/capital-health-network-positions-vacant
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: recruitment@chnact.org.au
CHN, ACT’s 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.
If you identify as a person who may require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection
and/or assessment process, please advise via recruitment@chnact.org.au or 02 6287 8099 and indicate your preferred method of communication (email, phone, text) so we can keep in touch and meet your accessibility needs.
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