Director of Operations

Alfred Health; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 190,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging & novated leasing

Onsite car & bike parking

Fitness Passport membership

ProSport memberships

Job summary

The Alfred Health in Melbourne is recruiting a Director of Operations for the Alfred Cancer program to lead and coordinate safe, high‑quality cancer services across the program.

You will oversee performance, budgets and resources, drive improvements in patient outcomes, and shape strategic objectives while partnering with the Program Director and senior management to deliver across Bayside Health sites.

Qualifications

• Registration with AHPRA as a clinician (nursing or allied health).
• Master's degree in health or business management preferred.
• Experience leading large, complex health programs.
• Strong governance, financial and strategic planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operational leadership across cancer services and targets.
• Oversee quality, patient safety initiatives and service delivery.
• Manage budgets, resources and financial performance.
• Drive strategic workforce and service improvements.
• Collaborate with Alfred Health senior management and external partners.
• Enhance patient and staff experience through governance.

Skills

AHPRA registration

Clinical governance

Operational leadership

Budget management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Healthcare qualification

Masters in health or business management

Job description

Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland. We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between. More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focused on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive. Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026.

• Full time (76 hours per fortnight)
• Managers and Administrative Workers Grade 8 (HS8)
• Located at Paula Fox Melanoma & Cancer Centre (The Alfred)

The Department

The Alfred Cancer program delivers comprehensive cancer care across Alfred Care Group for patients affected by cancer, blood disorders and at the end of life.

The program provides quality clinical care for The Alfred Care Group local catchment, throughout Bayside Health catchment and to all Victorians through our state-wide melanoma, haematology and haemophilia services.

Alfred Cancer comprises service units providing clinical and research excellence in the fields of medical oncology, radiation oncology, haematology, bone marrow transplant, haemophilia, melanoma and palliative care. Clinical trials are a large focus of The Alfred Cancer program with research embedded in each medical unit. Alfred Cancer also partners with rural and regional centers to deliver clinical trials and research activity across Victoria. The Program has a strong academic focus and a growing research portfolio, supported by strategic partnerships with leading institutions such as Monash University. This includes a dedicated emphasis on nursing research, recognising the vital role of nursing in cancer care and advancing evidence-based practice through academic collaboration.

The Role

The Strategic role Director of Operations – Alfred Cancer will work in close partnership with the Program Director to lead and coordinate the delivery of safe, high-quality, cost-effective services across the Cancer Program.

With operational responsibility for the program’s services, the Director will drive performance, manage budgets and resources, improve patient outcomes, and deliver strategic objectives.

Key responsibilities include:

• Day-to-day operational leadership across cancer services, including delivering performance targets
• Oversight of quality and patient safety initiatives
• Financial control and achievement of financial performance targets
• Strategic and workforce planning
• Patient and staff experience
• Collaboration with the Operations Leadership to drive system performance
• Collaboration across Alfred Health senior management and external partners

This is a key leadership role requiring someone with strong clinical governance capability, exceptional communication skills and a proven ability to manage complex health services. A proven track record of building and overseeing high perfroming teams is essential.

Qualifications and Experience Required

To be successful, you will have:

• Registration with AHPRA as a clinician (nursing or allied health)
• A tertiary qualification in healthcare, and preferably a master's qualification in health or business management
• Demonstrated experience leading large, complex health programs
• Proven success in operational and strategic planning, financial management, and service improvement
• A commitment to evidence-based care, research, and innovation
• Ability to work collaboratively and influence across diverse stakeholder groups
• Experience in managing complex organisational change

Salary packaging & novated leasing through Maxxia

• Onsite car & bike parking opportunities, deducted pre-tax!! *subject to availability

Access for you and your family to an extensive network of health and fitness facilities through Fitness Passport membership

Enjoy excellent onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred via ProSport(pre-tax memberships)

If applicable, please specify specific requirements that you require in your cover letter or CV.

We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and people of all genders, sexualities, and cultural backgrounds.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application materials, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.

In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.