Operational Director Education & Research

Northeast Health; Wangaratta; Hybrid; AUD 100,000 - 140,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Salary packaging

5 weeks annual leave

Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)

Wellbeing programs

Discounted gym membership

Social club benefits

Job summary

Northeast Health Wangaratta (NHW) is seeking an innovative and motivated Operational Director to lead the development of education and research at NHW. You will have day-to-day responsibility for guiding education initiatives, research partnerships and workforce development across the rural health network.

The role focuses on strengthening partnerships with tertiary education providers, expanding services for surrounding small rural health services, and contributing to NHW's strategic plans for

Job description

• Part Time, Ongoing Contract
• 64 hours per fortnight

Northeast Health Wangaratta (NHW) is the major health provider in the Central Hume region with an extensive range of acute, sub-acute, aged care and community services.

We are seeking an innovative and motivated Operational Director to lead the development of education and research at NHW.

The Operational Director will have day-to-day responsibility for:

• Leading a dynamic and innovative direction for education and research at NHW.
• Contributing to the NHW strategic and clinical services plan, with a focus on education and research.
• Strengthening partnerships with tertiary education providers.
• Expanding and strengthening Education and Research services for surrounding small rural health services.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference by building strong partnerships, supporting workforce development and strengthening education and research across our rural health network.

If you are passionate about education, research and improving health outcomes in rural communities, we would love to hear from you.

Our Region:

• Wangaratta has a population of approximately 30,000 and our catchment serves a community of around 100 000 throughout the northeast.
• An easy 2 ½ hours drive on the Hume freeway from Melbourne and less than an hour to Albury airport with direct flights to most of the large Australian cities.
• We have over 11 schools including private Catholic and Anglican schooling options for pre-year 12.
• Our region is a popular destination year-round. It boasts multiple national parks, picturesque small towns, award winning restaurants, wineries and breweries.
• Whether you want to hike, mountain bike and ski in the mountains, paddle the rivers or cruise on the rail trails there is something for everyone in the northeast.
• https://www.visitwangaratta.com.au/Home
• https://www.victoriashighcountry.com.au/snow/

The successful applicant will benefit from:

• Competitive remuneration, novated leasing and full salary packaging benefits Available. If you have relocated permanently you may also be able to substantially increase your take-home pay by salary packaging some or all of your relocation costs.
• 5 weeks annual leave and an addition week for any employee working 10 or more weekend shifts. There is also the option for employees to be able to purchase additional leave if they wish.
• Option to be able to swap any existing public holiday to another religious holiday or day of significance of your choice.
• Employee Assistant Programs (EAP)
• Well being programs and discounted corporate gym membership
• Social Club Benefits
• Support for our diverse workforce

NHW do not accept unsolicited applications from recruitment companies