General Manager — Lead 320-Bed Hospital Transformation

Future Leadership; Canberra; On-site; AUD 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Canberra Health Services seeks an accomplished healthcare executive to lead North Canberra Hospital through a period of transformation, integration and growth. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the General Manager is responsible for the hospital's leadership, performance and sustainability.

The role requires balancing operational excellence with long-term strategic planning, guiding 1500 FTE staff and a circa $350M budget, while steering the $2B redevelopment and shaping modern models of

Qualifications

• Seasoned hospital leader with experience managing large-scale acute services.
• Experience managing complex stakeholder environments.
• Demonstrated ability to lead significant organisational change.
• Operational credibility and strong financial acumen.
• Demonstrated ability to build culture and develop high-performing teams.
• Ability to maintain trusted relationships across clinical, executive, government and community settings.

Responsibilities

• Lead the overall leadership and performance of North Canberra Hospital
• Ensure delivery of safe, effective and person-centred services
• Maintain focus on access, patient flow, quality, workforce capability and financial sustainability
• Manage a circa $350M budget
• Bring together 1500 FTE staff around a shared vision
• Create a culture that supports exceptional patient outcomes
• Strengthen alignment between the hospital and the wider health system
• Foster a more connected and collaborative approach to service delivery
• Lead the hospital through its circa $2B redevelopment
• Shape contemporary models of care and position the organisation for long-term success

Job description

Canberra Health Services seeks an accomplished healthcare executive to lead North Canberra Hospital through a period of transformation, integration and growth. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the General Manager is responsible for the hospital's leadership, performance and sustainability.

The role requires balancing operational excellence with long-term strategic planning, guiding 1500 FTE staff and a circa $350M budget, while steering the $2B redevelopment and shaping modern models of