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Family Planning NSW is the state's leading provider of reproductive and sexual health services.We are experts on reproductive and sexual health and provide clinical services and health information to people throughout NSW.We are an independent, not for profit organisation responsible to a voluntary board of directors and we rely on government funding, donations and self-generated income to provide our services. Our government funding comes from the Federal and NSW governments, as well as Local Health Districts.Founded in 1926 Family Planning NSW is the oldest family planning service in Australia, providing reproductive and sexual health care services and information to the community for 90 years.Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.

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Deputy Director, Clinical Services/Director of Nursing

at Family Planning NSW

Newington, Sydney NSW

A unique executive-level role that combines traditional nursing leadership, strategic planning, and operational and commercial responsibilities.

classification: Healthcare & MedicalHealthcare & Medical

9d ago

Aboriginal Liaison Officer | Dubbo Location

at Family Planning NSW

Dubbo, Dubbo & Central NSW

Support culturally safe, trauma-informed and strengths-based healthcare, information and education.

classification: Community Services & DevelopmentCommunity Services & Development

16d ago

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What’s it like working at Family Planning NSW?

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Family Planning NSW benefits from having passionate and competent staff who are deeply committed to their work in women's health and LGBTI care. Employees appreciate the opportunity to do meaningful work in an important field, and the organisation offers salary packaging benefits. The facilities, particularly in Newington, are modern and well-equipped.

Areas for improvement include the management approach, which follows traditional hierarchical structures that can limit collaboration and innovation. There are also opportunities to enhance flexible working arrangements and improve how staff achievements are recognised. The organisation faces typical non-profit sector challenges around budgets and KPIs.

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1.0

Health Promotion Officer

Aug 2025

Newington NSW 21271 to 2 years in the role, former employee

Avoid this place, your mental health will thank you for it

The good thingsThe people on the ground level doing the work are all so passionate and great to talk to.

The challengesThe culture is incredibly toxic and unsupportive. Seniors talk poorly about Health Promotion Officers (HPOs) behind their backs, they overstep their roles and micromanage the HPOs, they criticise HPOs on their work but don’t support or give guidance to the HPOs. Any initiative is shut down, and “the way we’ve always done it” is the preferred way. Anyone who speaks up becomes a problem. The manager isn’t able to manage the behaviour and uses excuses to protect the seniors. There are no consequences for poor behaviour by seniors. No one is being held accountable for a high turnover rate even though complaints have been made. People are scared to raise issues due to backlash and knowing nothing changes. Unsure why the CEO hasn’t stepped in by now. The pay is also so average, there is much better out there! Surprised my soul returned after leaving this place.

5.0

Administration Officer

Nov 2023

Newington NSW 21273 to 4 years in the role, former employee

Learnt lots and was able to grow in my career.

The good thingsGreat team to work with, with brand new facilities in Newington for clinics and office work. I really enjoyed being around colleagues passionate about their role.

The challengesThey provide lots of free staff parking which is great but it was a long commute when I had to use public transport from where I live.

2.0

Education Officer

Jan 2023

former employee

Rewarding work outcomes in an important area however not worth the daily blocks and management issues.

The good thingsGreat work related issue

The challengesExecutive and upper Management use archaic management methods, have little trust in employees, micro-manage and are extremely risk adverse. This culture led to the discontinuation of an extremely important project within a 2 year period despite being extremely successful and still continuing in Victoria. If you enjoy extending your skills, using your experience to create positive change and thrive on integrated workplaces, this place is not for you.

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