General Manager - Rural and Regional Hospitals

Mid North Coast Local Health District; Australia; Remote; AUD 197,000 - 216,000; Full time

Job summary

Mid North Coast Local Health District in NSW is seeking a dynamic General Manager - Rural and Regional Hospitals to lead operations across the district's facilities in Wauchope, Kempsey, Macksville, Bellingen and Dorrigo. You will provide strategic leadership, drive patient safety and service performance, and foster strong partnerships with clinicians, communities and external agencies.

A transformational leader will guide teams through change while upholding MNCLHD values and continuous

Qualifications

• Senior management experience in a complex public health environment.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and build collaborative relationships.
• Strong skills in service evaluation, reporting, planning and risk management.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation and stakeholder engagement capability.
• Commitment to cultural respect, patient safety, staff wellbeing and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and operational oversight across multiple rural hospitals.
• Drive excellence in patient safety, quality care and service performance.
• Foster strong partnerships with clinicians, executives, community groups and external agencies.
• Lead teams through change, build positive culture, and champion NSW Health values.
• Manage resources effectively to support safe, sustainable and innovative models of care.

Skills

Senior leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Risk management

Strategic planning

Change leadership

Job description

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Classification: Health Manager Level 6

Remuneration: $197,473 - $215,676

Hours Per Week: 40

Requisition ID: REQ702912

Advertising Closes: 11:50pm Tuesday, 3 November 2026

Location Negotiable: Choose with Wauchope, Kempsey. Macksville, Bellingen or Dorrigo

Join MNCLHD as our new General Manager - Rural and Regional Hospitals

Lead. Inspire. Make a lasting impact across our rural communities

Mid North Coast Local Health District (MNCLHD) is seeking a dynamic and experienced General Manager - Rural and Regional Hospitals (Health Manager Level 6) to lead operations across our vibrant regional facilities, including Wauchope, Kempsey, Macksville, Bellingen and Dorrigo.

This is your opportunity to shape the delivery of high-quality, culturally safe, patient-centred health care for our communities - every patient, every time.

About the Role

• Provide strategic leadership and operational oversight across multiple rural hospitals'
• Drive excellence in patient safety, quality care and service performance
• Foster strong partnerships with clinicians, executives, community groups and external agencies
• Lead teams through change, build positive culture, and champion MNCLHD and NSW Health values
• Manage resources effectively to support safe, sustainable and innovative models of care
• Contribute to Closing the Gap initiatives and support culturally respectful, inclusive services

What We're Looking For

We are seeking a transformational leader with:

• Senior management experience in a complex public health environment
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and build collaborative relationships
• Strong skills in service evaluation, reporting, planning and risk management
• Exceptional communication, negotiation and stakeholder engagement capability
• Commitment to cultural respect, patient safety, staff wellbeing and continuous improvement

Why Join MNCLHD?

Working with MNCLHD means being part of a supportive, community-focused organisation that values innovation, diversity, and high-quality care. You'll have the opportunity to lead across some of NSW's most beautiful regional communities, all while making a genuine difference to health outcomes.

If you share our vision for healthy, well and thriving communities, we invite you to consider this leadership opportunity

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Remuneration

Salary will be accordance with NSW Health State Awards for the advertised classification/s. These awards are available at http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/careers/conditions/pages/default.aspx.

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Mid North Coast Local Health District is committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects and understands the community we serve.

We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace culture where everyone feels respected, valued and that they belong.

As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from candidates of all cultures, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences.