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HMIP NSW
HMIP NSW information and how to apply
The ACHSM NSW Health Management Internship Program (HMIP) offers committed, high-potential Interns the opportunity to develop the skills, capabilities and knowledge required to start a career in managing the challenges and complexities of health service delivery across NSW. If you want to jump start your career as a Health Manager, submit an application to join this program in 2025.
Please read all the program documentation before submitting your application.
We value Aboriginal people’s individual and collective knowledge, skills and leadership capabilities in our workforce, and ACHSM strongly supports Aboriginal people to apply to complete the HMIP.
Program eligibility
To be eligible for this program, applicants must:
- Provide proof of Australian Citizenship, permanent Australian residency status or have permanent full work rights until the end of 2026 at the time of application.
- Hold a relevant undergraduate qualification and/or postgraduate qualification, and a minimum of three years' work experience is strongly preferred .
- Agree to undergo all required pre-employment health screening and checks, which includes but may not be limited to Working with Children Check, Police Check, Aged Care Check, National Criminal Record Check, and Health Checks including COVID vaccinations required by placement organisations.
How to apply
Stage 1: Attend an Information Session – please register via one of the following links
Potential applicants are strongly encouraged to attend one of these information sessions.
All potential applicants must read the 2025 Candidate Guidelines before applying.
Stage 2: Online application process
Applications for 2025 closed on Wednesday 31 July 2024.
Important: Please read all documents prior to completing your application.
Complete and submit the application form.
Please ensure you are available for the interview dates before applying.
Stage 3: Assessment and interview process
All shortlisted applicants will need to complete an online assessment as part of the selection process.
There are three rounds of interviews outlined in the 2025 Candidate Guidelines that will be conducted from August to October 2024.
Final details of the interviews will be sent to applicants who are successful in reaching each stage of the application process.
Stage 4: Offers and commencement
Candidates will be emailed preliminary offers and asked to accept an offer so that a placement can be secured. If you accept the final placement offer a one-off Program fee of $1200 + GST is applicable, to be paid by November 2024.
The orientation day will be held at the commencement of the program on 20 January 2025.
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Leticia Whelan
ACHSM NSW HMIP Relationship Manager
Click to watch the video below and hear what previous Management Interns have said about this program.
2024 graduation
Congratulations to the recent Graduates of the Health Management Internship Program.
The ceremony and celebrations were held in the offices of our sponsor Hall and Willcox with friends, family, placement organisation coordinators, College executives and guests.
L-R (back): Andrew Newton FCHSM, CHE, ACHSM NSW Branch Vice President; Adjunct Professor Michael Nicholl FCHSM, CHE, Chief Executive, Clinical Excellence Commission; Paul Preobrajensky, LMFCHSM, CHE, Nurse Manager, Nepean Blue Mountains LHD; Christopher Horn FCHSM, CHE, ACHSM NSW Branch President; Peter Turner AFCHSM, CHM, ACHSM NSW Branch Councillor; Roya Kavoossi, NSW HMIP Graduate; Stephanie Kelly, NSW HMIP Graduate; Sophie Conrade, NSW HMIP Graduate; Eva Ballai FCHSM, CHE, ACHSM NSW Branch Councillor; Elizabeth Koff AM FCHSM (Hon), ACHSM Board Vice President; Stewart Dowrick FCHSM (Hon), Chief Executive, Mid North Coast LHD
L-R (front): Alison Choy Flannigan FCHSM (Hon), Partner, Hall & Wilcox; Wen Yang Hong, NSW HMIP Graduate; Kristie Burge, NSW HMIP Graduate; Maleeha Altaf, NSW HMIP Graduate; Melissa Sinclair, NSW HMIP Graduate; Hannah Kenyon, NSW HMIP Graduate; Dr Karen Patterson FCHSM, CHE, ACHSM NSW Branch Immediate Past President and Board Director.
NSW 1st year interns
Monica Fajks
1st Year Intern
Monica is placed with the Far West Local Health District and is based in Broken Hill, where her first rotation is with the Allied Health and Integrated Community Services Directorate. Monica holds a Bachelor of Communication (Public Relations). This degree has allowed her to immerse herself in the dynamic fields of digital media, marketing, advertising, and event management.
Monica has been employed with NSW Health for three years and has experience working in directorates such as Medical Services, Remote Health Services, and the Chief Executive Unit which has allowed Monica the opportunity to delve into corporate media relations and project support work.
Over the two-year program, Monica is excited about embracing this new opportunity to deepen her understanding of health, its various services, pillars, and specialty networks. She is grateful for the opportunity to take part in the HMIP and to identify and nurture her leadership and management skills, aligning with her aspirations for future career development.
Outside of work Monica enjoys camping, spending time with family and friends, taking the dogs for bush walks, reading, and exercising.
Anja Ivkovic
1st Year Intern
Anja has joined the HMIP through Macquarie University Health (MQ Health), MQ Health is an integrated academic led private healthcare organisation and teaching hospital located on the Macquarie University Campus in Sydney. Anja will continue her work with MQ Health Sciences Centre alongside additional placements and projects across the organisation.
Anja holds a Bachelor of Economics/International Relations from the University of Sydney. Anja’s journey in healthcare began in her role as an administrative assistant in outpatient private specialist clinics during her university tenure. Post-graduation, Anja took the opportunity to transitioned into a management role with MQ Health, assuming the responsibilities of Practice Manager for multiple specialist healthcare outpatient clinics.
Now, as an intern with the ACHSM, Anja is poised to deepen her understanding of the intricate health system over a two-year program. Her focus extends to developing a strong understanding of the breadth of Australia’s private and public systems in order to better understand how we can improve patient’s experiences and outcomes within our health system. Anja’s commitment to becoming a passionate and effective leader within healthcare is a testament to her dedication to professional growth and desire to contribute to the dynamic field of healthcare management.
Grace Jung
1st Year Intern
Grace is placed at NSW Ambulance, where her first rotation is with the office of the Chief Executive.
Originally from South Korea, Grace moved to Australia in 2008 and holds a bachelor’s degree in biomedical science from UTS. Her professional journey includes serving as the Design Transfer Manager in the medical device industry. In this role, she contributed to the commercialisation of PCR technology, focusing on integrating innovative research diagnostic technology into commercial manufacturing.
Grace is grateful for the opportunity to be part of HMIP. Throughout the two-year internship, she aims to develop robust leadership skills and contribute positively to the healthcare system. With a diverse background, she is particularly interested in the complexity of public healthcare. She looks forward to learning more and using her past experience to make a positive impact and drive meaningful change.
Outside of work, Grace enjoys running, freediving, hiking and camping with friends.
Karen Li
1st Year Intern
Karen is currently working at MQ Health, where her rotations will be across different departments within MQ health including Macquarie University Hospital.
Karen arrived in Australia in 2008 and graduated from the University of Technology Sydney with an MBA in Professional Accounting in 2010. She started working as an inventory planner for Zimmer Biomet, a top-ranked orthopaedic company globally. She then moved into senior roles in both ZimmerBiomet and Cardinal Health, leading a team of demand planners and inventory specialists to achieve optimal inventory control and high level of customer satisfaction. Transitioning to the health sector as a Supply Chain Manager at Macquarie University Hospital in 2022, Karen is eager to participate in this internship program to enhance her skill set and leadership abilities, adapting them to the unique hospital environment. Her ultimate goal is to make a meaningful impact and contribute to the broader healthcare system in the years ahead.
Outside of work, Karen enjoys spending quality time with her three children and family. She also finds joy in activities such as baking, camping, and having picnics in nature.
Nicholas Minns
1st Year Intern
Nick is placed with the Far West Local Health District. His first rotation is within the Mental Health, Drug and Alcohol Directorate. Nick holds a Bachelor of Nursing from the University of SA, along with a Graduate Diploma in Nursing (Critical Care Nursing) and a Graduate Diploma in Clinical Education from Flinders University.
Nick has more than 15 years of experiencing as a clinician across diverse settings both in Australia and internationally. Originating from a remote community in NSW, Nick is passionate about enhancing the equality and equity of healthcare. Nick is looking forward to strengthening partnerships and fostering collaborations to positively impact the experiences for our rural and remote communities.
Beyond his professional endeavours, Nick is a proud father of three. He finds joy in traveling with his family to explore new cultures and create lasting memories together.
NSW 2nd year interns
Tiffany Ball
2nd Year Intern
Tiffany is placed with Mid North Coast Local Health District and is currently on maternity leave with her twin boys.
Ted (Htet Aung) Kyaw
2nd Year Intern
Ted is a second-year health management intern at the South Western Sydney Primary Health Network (SWSPHN). His 1st rotation is with the Integration Team under the Planning and Performance directorate. He is eager to learn and enhance his knowledge about the role of Primary Health Networks (PHNs) in the Australian Healthcare system.
His first year was at Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network (JHFMHN). He completed three rotations (Performance and Strategy, Human Resources and Drug and Alcohol) participated in various projects such as Clinical Service Plan, Employee Value Proposition and Brief Interventions and Group. He valued the support and the opportunities that JHFMHN provided him in his 1st year of internship.
He firmly believes that the HMIP is a great opportunity for him to learn and grow as a health manager and make a positive impact.
Outside of work, he enjoys watching English Premier League football matches and visiting scenic lookouts.
Olivia Sice
2nd Year Intern
Olivia is a 2nd year intern placed with the Far West Local Health District and based in both Broken Hill and the remote sites. Olivia holds a Bachelor of Nursing from UNISA and is committed to excellent remote health service delivery that provides high quality, person centred, culturally safe and respectful care across our communities in the Far West.
Having worked as a Registered Nurse in many areas in rural, regional and base hospitals for 13 years, Olivia has a broad clinical understanding of healthcare access and delivery in the rural and remote setting.She holds a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelors of Surgery M.B.B.S, a bachelor in English linguistics, and is currently completing Masters of Health Services Management from Griffith University.
Being in her last year of her internship, Olivia hopes to gain as much operational and strategic knowledge as possible to be an effective and passionate leader, promote awareness and advocate for our communities, to effect positive change and strongly promote healthcare and patient equality. Olivia wants to lead by example, empathy and compassion, staying true to her ‘girl from the bush’ roots with a strong focus on collaboration both within health and community.
Outside of work Olivia is a mother to 4 who loves to travel with the family in the caravan seeing our own backyard, has a love of animals, gardening and being in the outdoors.
Kelly Zhou
2nd Year Intern
Kelly is placed with IHACPA (Independent Hospital and Aged Care Pricing Authority) after having completed the first year of placement at Nous Group, an international management consulting firm. She will be undertaking a rotation with the Classifications team in the first 6 months of the year.
Kelly holds a Bachelor of Applied Science (Diagnostic Radiography) and a Master of Management from the University of Sydney. She has had clinical experience in various radiology clinics and has a strong passion for education, having worked as a consultant in education strategy. Having had consulting experience and working with government agencies for clients, she is excited to experience the work and perspectives from the other side.
Kelly is appreciative of the opportunities that come attached to being in the Health Management program and is eager to leverage her knowledge accumulated from all components of the program into practice. Outside of work, Kelly enjoys continuing her former ballet training for leisure, playing music and reading.
Curtis Dickson
2nd Year Intern
Curtis is a second-year intern at the Agency for Clinical Innovation (ACI) and is expanding on his first-year involvement in state-wide clinical implementation projects and the development and implementation of organisational change and reporting processes. In the initial phase of his second year, Curtis is engaged in the translation of innovative research into sustainable clinical programs.
Curtis possesses a Bachelor of Science in Paramedicine and brings his experience as a registered paramedic in Western Australia, primarily involved in emergency response within the community. His personal journey as a type one diabetic has also led him to provide diabetes education and training sessions, particularly aimed at enhancing the capacity and resilience of families with newly diagnosed children.
Curtis’s professional journey has exposed him to a wide array of disadvantaged populations within the community. He aspires to merge the insights gained from the HMIP with his clinical expertise and personal experience as a type one diabetic. His overarching mission is to champion health innovations and foster sustainable change, leveraging his unique perspective to make a positive impact on healthcare.