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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
Adam Albert
1st Year Intern
Adam will be working with The Independent Hospital and Aged Care Pricing Authority (IHACPA) for the HMIP program. His first rotation is with the Hospital Policy and projects team, focusing on developing policies that underpin the work IHACPA does for hospital pricing. These policies include promoting efficiency and funding sustainability for publicly funded hospitals.
Adam holds a Bachelor of Science (majoring in pharmacology) (USyd), Master of Nursing (USyd) and Master of Health Leadership and Management (UNSW). Prior to the HMIP Adam has 4 years clinical experience, working as a registered nurse specialising in cardiac and coronary care. His clinical experience has instilled an appreciation for the complexity of our healthcare system and a desire to create meaningful change, ensuring outcomes for patients and supporting healthcare workers.
Throughout the HMIP Adam is most excited about furthering his understanding of our healthcare system, contributing to positive change to ensure patient outcomes and evolving his leadership and management skillset to maximise his impact on our health landscape.
Outside of work Adam enjoys reading, hiking, snorkelling and spending quality time with friends and family.
Catherine Guan
1st Year Intern
Catherine is placed at The Agency for Clinical Innovation (ACI), where her first rotation is with the Emergency Care Institute. She holds a Bachelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy) (Hons I) and has worked as a clinical physiotherapist across critical, acute, and outpatient settings within NSW Health. In this role, she developed a keen interest in quality improvement projects and evidence-based practice with the aim of improving patient and provider experiences and outcomes.
While working clinically, she continued to sharpen her research skills in collaboration with USYD academics, co-authoring papers evaluating the effect of health interventions on chronic lung disease and Parkinson’s disease. She is currently completing a Master of Health Leadership and Management/Master of Public Health through UNSW.
Catherine is excited to make the most out of this internship opportunity through the ACHSM and ACI, and is looking forward to learning as much as she can about project management, strategy, and implementation at a systems and statewide level. She aspires to be able to give back to clinicians and the broader community by effecting meaningful and positive change on the frontlines.
Outside of work, Catherine loves spending quality time and making lasting memories with family and friends, listening to podcasts, watching movies, and honing her cooking skills.
Lucy Carman
1st Year Intern
Lucy is placed in the Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network, a NSW Health organisation that provides healthcare to adults and young people involved in the forensic mental health and criminal justice systems. Lucy’s first rotation is in the Performance and Strategy Unit which is part of the Office of the Chief Executive.
Lucy graduated with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy in 2021 and has since worked as a rotational physiotherapist in a range of hospitals across NSW including Wagga Wagga Base Hospital, Orange Health Service and Sydney/Sydney Eye Hospital. She gained valuable experience in acute surgical care, ICU/critical care, mental health and musculoskeletal outpatient settings. Lucy is passionate about addressing systemic challenges and improving access to care for all populations.
Lucy feels fortunate to be a part of the Health Management Program as she can continue to develop her leadership skills and drive for more positive change in healthcare settings. She is excited to contribute to healthcare by using her clinical knowledge, along with her passion, empathy and commitment to improving health outcomes for everyone.
Outside work, Lucy is passionate about health and fitness, recently participating in her second half marathon and currently preparing to train for a full marathon in September. She loves travelling, hiking and spending time with her family and friends.
Hisham Hoblos
1st Year Intern
Hisham is undertaking a two-year placement with WentWest, the Primary Health Network (PHN) for Western Sydney.
His first rotation is within the Primary Care Transformation and Integration Directorate, where he is specifically working on recommendations to optimise the General Practitioner (GP) workforce in Western Sydney. Hisham’s passion for healthcare transformation is driven by a strong commitment to improving patient access, equity, and system-wide integration.
Hisham graduated with a Bachelor of Oral Health from the University of Sydney and has since built a career within the private dental sector. He has worked as a registered Oral Health Therapist and held practice management roles across multiple dental practices, where he developed expertise in clinical governance, financial management, and patient-centered care.
His experience in both clinical and administrative settings has given him a unique perspective on the challenges and opportunities within primary healthcare, reinforcing his drive to contribute to health system improvement.
Through the ACHSM HMIP, Hisham aspires to expand his expertise in health system reform, policy development, and healthcare leadership. His goal is to leverage his experience and education to improve access to care and enhance overall health outcomes.
He looks forward to using this program as a platform to develop as a healthcare leader and make a meaningful impact in the evolving Australian healthcare landscape.
Umut
1st Year Intern
Whilst completing the program Umut is hoping to gain hands-on experience in health service leadership, operational management, and whole of system integration.
Umut has been working for three years at WentWest (Western Sydney Primary Health Network), in role where he worked closely with healthcare providers, stakeholders, and community organisations to enhance service integration and improve access to primary care, ultimately aiming to improve patient outcomes. I focused on streamlining referral pathways, facilitating collaboration between health professionals, and supporting initiatives aimed at strengthening the primary healthcare system.
Umut has a strong background in stakeholder engagement and primary care coordination, and a deep commitment to health system improvement, preventative care, and enhancing community health outcomes. As Umut advances his public health career, he is eager to develop skills in health management, strategic planning, and understanding how key directorates work together to drive effective and sustainable healthcare solutions and change.
Umut holds a Bachelor of Health Sciences and a Master of Public Health from The University of Sydney, which has granted him a strong foundation in health policy, research, and evidence-based practice.
In his spare time, Umut enjoys bouldering, gaming, hiking, and watching films! As much as he loves his job, working to improve the health outcomes of the public, he needs to be active enough to look after himself too!
NSW 2nd year interns
Grace Jung
2nd Year Intern
Grace is a second-year intern at NSW Ambulance, currently placed with the Clinical Programs team, working in the Frequent User Management Program.
In this role, she is involved in developing strategies to improve care coordination for high-frequency service users, working on program improvements, stakeholder engagement, and change management initiatives.
In her first year, Grace was placed in the Office of the Chief Executive, Executive Strategy and Priorities team, where she contributed to strategic planning, performance reporting, and process improvement projects.
Originally from South Korea, Grace moved to Australia in 2008 and holds a Bachelor of Biomedical Science from UTS. She has a diverse professional background, including experience as a Design Transfer Manager in the medical device industry, where she contributed to the commercialisation of PCR technology.
Grace is passionate about health system complexity, data-driven decision-making, and strategic health service improvements. She values the opportunities provided through the HMIP and looks forward to applying her growing expertise in project management and strategy implementation to drive meaningful change in healthcare.
Outside of work, Grace enjoys freediving, running, 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.
Anjia Ivkovic
2nd 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 transition 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.
Tiffany Ball
2nd Year Intern
Having just returned from maternity leave, Tiffany has completed the Master’s component of the program whilst juggling being a new mother to twins. Tiffany enters 2025 as a second-year intern at Mid North Coast Local Health District.
Tiffany holds a Bachelor of Audio Production and a Master of Health Services Management. Having worked in both public and private hospitals for over a decade, she has experience from the frontline through to the executive offices of the Hospital and Local Health District levels. Having a background in administration and substantively working in Clinical Governance, Tiffany is passionate about health literacy and health advocacy for consumers. Outside of work, Tiffany spends time with her young family, swimming and walking her dogs.
Tiffany is looking forward to her second year of the intern program to establish strong partnerships and networks internal and external to health. Placements this year include Research, Knowledge and Translation, Integrated Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs and North Coast Public Health Unit. Tiffany is also proud to be representing her fellow interns as the second-year management intern representative on the ACHSM NSW State Brach Council.
Monica Fajks
2nd Year Intern
Monica is a second-year intern with the Far West Local Health District, currently based in Broken Hill.
Her first rotation this year is within the Mental Health, Drug, and Alcohol Directorate. She holds a Bachelor of Communication (Public Relations) from Charles Sturt University, which has provided her with a strong foundation in digital media, marketing, advertising, and event management.
With four years of experience at NSW Health, Monica has worked across various directorates, including Medical Services, Remote Health Services, and the Chief Executive Unit. These roles have given her valuable exposure to corporate media relations and project support, broadening her skill set and deepening her understanding of corporate healthcare administration.
Monica is enthusiastic about embracing her final year in the program and is eager to take on additional opportunities that will expand her knowledge of the healthcare system, its services, pillars, and specialty networks. She is particularly grateful for the HMIP, which has helped her identify her leadership values and refine her management skills.
Her interests lie in driving change initiatives, improving organisational culture, and enhancing operational efficiency within the health sector.
Outside of work, Monica enjoys camping, hiking, socialising with family and friends, walking her dogs, baking, and staying active through regular exercise.
Nicholas Minns
2nd 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 experience 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.