Find purpose and passion in your career with Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District.
$127,150 - $144,444 pro rata + 12% super & salary packaging | Permanent Part Time 32 hours per week | David Berry Hospital (DBH) | REQ599497 | Grade: Health Manager Level 3 | Applications close: 31 August 2025
Join us in shaping healthier futures. Together we can do more.
The End of Life (EoL) Service Development Officer (SDO) provides strategic leadership in the design, integration, and implementation of consistent, high-quality End of Life care initiatives across the ISLHD. Acting as a system integrator, the SDO drives alignment between subspecialties, care settings, and partners to ensure person-centred care that reflects the NSW Health End of Life and Palliative Care Framework and the Clinical Principles for End of Life and Palliative Care Guideline. The role ensures service development is underpinned by robust governance, effective change management, and evidence-based innovation.
Working collaboratively across inpatient, community, and specialist palliative care services, the SDO builds partnerships with internal and external stakeholders. Through leadership, co-design, and a culture of continuous improvement, the SDO fosters integrated, sustainable models of care that address local needs while meeting statewide strategic priorities, ensuring that people approaching the end of life receive care that is timely, coordinated, high quality and compassionate.
For more information and to view the position classification, see the Position Description here.
A little about us.
David Berry Hospital, located on Dharawal Country in the township of Berry, has proudly served the community since 1909, providing essential sub-acute rehabilitation and specialist palliative care. However, due to its 115-year-old infrastructure, it is transitioning its services to Shoalhaven Hospital, the main acute care facility for the region. These services will continue at David Berry Hospital until the completion of the redeveloped Shoalhaven Memorial Hospital in 2026.
Shoalhaven Memorial Hospital, situated on Yuin Country, offers a wide range of medical services, including emergency care, surgical and orthopaedic services, and has recently undergone significant redevelopment. This is an exciting time to join our progressive and growing team in the Shoalhaven region, with strong opportunities for career development.
Benefits of working with ISLHD.
We understand that balancing career aspirations with the demand of the everyday, as well as maintaining a healthy work-life balance, can be a challenge. To help with this, we offer a range of benefits which include:
- Allocated Days Off (ADO) - once a month take a paid day off (eligible full-time employees)
- Salary packaging - less tax and more take-home pay
- Novated leasing - lease a car and pay for all running costs out of your pre-taxed salary (eligible full-time employees)
- Fitness Passport - discounted gym membership that both you and your family can enjoy (eligible employees)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - free confidential and professional assistance for staff and their families
- Discounted health insurance is available through a number of different private health insurance providers. Talk to your provider today for more information!
- Career progression, professional development and secondment opportunities
Apply now by reading the Position Description, then, using our online portal, submit a resume and answer the selection criteria within the application. In addition, please note you must have the following essential requirements:
- Applicable vaccination requirements for a Category B role
- Valid NSW Drivers Licence
ISLHD is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
ISLHD is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and wellbeing of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
Need more information or help applying?
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- For role-related queries or help applying, contact Pippa Blackburn on Pippa.Blackburn@health.nsw.gov.au