General Manager - Critical Care and Emergency

Albury Wodonga Health; Albury City; On-site; AUD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness programs

Fitness passport

Job summary

Albury Wodonga Health (AWH) seeks a visionary General Manager - Emergency & Critical Care to drive strategic leadership and operational excellence across our cross-campus health services.

You will hold primary accountability for the operational and financial performance of a major division, working closely with Senior Medical Directors to enhance clinical service delivery and patient outcomes. Lead a diverse workforce with a focus on safety, inclusion and staff engagement.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of senior health sector leadership.
• Master's degree in healthcare, business, or policy.
• Proven track record managing large budgets (> $100m).
• Strong clinical and corporate governance experience.

Responsibilities

• Drive strategic leadership and operational excellence across cross-campus services.
• Own the operational and financial performance of a major division.
• Collaborate with Senior Medical Directors to enhance service delivery and outcomes.
• Champion safety, inclusion and staff engagement for a large multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Senior health leadership

Budget management

Governance experience

Education

Master's degree in healthcare, business, or policy

Job description

General Manager - Critical Care and Emergency

• Join the largest regional health service between Sydney and Melbourne
• Dynamic work environment and collaborative team culture
• Access to wellness programs and fitness passport

Albury Wodonga Health (AWH) is seeking a visionary General Manager - Emergency & Critical Care to drive strategic leadership and operational excellence across our cross-campus health services.

In this pivotal senior executive role, you will hold primary accountability for the operational and financial performance of a major division, working closely with Senior Medical Directors to enhance clinical service delivery and improve patient outcomes. You will champion a culture of safety, inclusion, and learning, leading a diverse multidisciplinary workforce to ensure high staff engagement and make AWH an employer of choice.

What you bring:

• 5+ years of senior health sector leadership.
• Master's degree in healthcare, business, or policy.
• Proven track record managing large budgets (>$100m).
• Strong clinical and corporate governance experience.

Employment Type: This is a Fulltime opportunity.

Closing Date: 01/11/2026

About Albury Wodonga Health (AWH)

AWH serves as the largest regional healthcare provider between Sydney and Melbourne, situated in the border cities of Albury and Wodonga. With a dedicated team of over 3,000 professionals, we proudly service a population of up to 300,000 across North-East Victoria and Southern NSW. Our extensive network encompasses two primary hospital campuses and an additional 22 sites, delivering a diverse range of emergency, surgical, women's and children's, community, mental health, allied health, and sub-acute services. Our growth continues with the opening of a state-of-the-art Emergency Department in 2024, and excitingly, the construction of a new hospital at our Albury site by 2028. This expansion will greatly elevate our ability to service the needs of our community, and we need a great team of people like you to accomplish this.

What awaits you at AWH?

We are committed to our Employee Value Proposition and will deliver on our key pillars of Growth, Balance, Contribution and Lifestyle. We provide comprehensive induction and training to set you up for success, offer exceptional Rewards and Benefits and continuously nurture your professional growth by providing opportunities for development.

Thinking about a tree-change?

AWH has partnered with The Welcome Experience to support your move. This free service is designed to help essential workers and their families who are considering a move to Albury / Wodonga.

We know how rewarding life and work in regional Australia can be, and we want to make the transition as smooth as possible. The Welcome Experience team can guide you through the process and connect you with the information and support you need. This program is only available to employees relocating to the cities of Albury and Wodonga.

To learn more or register, visit The Welcome Experience | NSW Government

Salary and terms will be in accordance with the relevant state EBA or Award.

AWH prioritises Equal Employment Opportunity, Ethical Practice, and embraces Cultural Diversity and Social Inclusion. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. Please note that appointments are contingent on satisfactory pre-employment checks including Criminal Record check and working with Children checks.

Important Notice: All healthcare workers must maintain all vaccinations required by relevant healthcare regulations, guidelines, or their specific role within the organisation. In addition to mandatory vaccinations, AWH strongly encourage all employees to receive the COVID-19 vaccination and the seasonal influenza (flu) vaccination, as recommended by public health authorities and as a preventative measure to help ensure the safety and well‑being of patients, colleagues, and the broader community.