Operations Manager

Western NSW Local Health District; Bathurst; On-site; AUD 154,000 - 183,000; Full time

Job summary

Bathurst Health Service is seeking an experienced Health Services Operational Manager to lead operational performance and contribute to the strategic direction of Bathurst Health Service.

The successful candidate will ensure services are safe, effective, efficient and patient-centred while supporting the delivery of contemporary models of care and fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, innovation and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Executive leadership experience to drive hospital performance.
• Ability to ensure services are safe, effective, efficient and patient-centred.
• Experience in operational planning and preparedness for major incidents.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership and governance for Bathurst Health Service operations.
• Lead operational planning and preparedness for major incidents, infrastructure failures and emergencies.
• Monitor and improve operational performance against service, activity, financial and workforce targets.
• Report to the General Manager and balance hospital demand with finite resources across domains.

Skills

Executive leadership

Strategic planning

Governance

Operational management

Job description

Western NSW Local Health District - Bathurst NSW

17h ago , from Western NSW Local Health District

• Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
• Position Classification: Health Manager Level 4; Nurse Manager Grade 5
• Remuneration: $153,559.00 - $182,954.00 pa (+ superannuation + salary packaging options)
• Location: Bathurst, NSW - Find out more
• Hours Per Week: 38
• Applications Close: 16 October 2026 - 11:59pm

Health Service Operations Manager

Bathurst Health Service

About the role

The Health Services Operational Manager is an executive leadership opportunity to drive organisational performance and contribute to the strategic direction of Bathurst Health Service.

The successful candidate will ensure services are safe, effective, efficient and patient- centred while supporting the delivery of contemporary models of care and fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, innovation and continuous improvement.

In addition to leading organisational operational planning and preparedness for major incidents, infrastructure failures and emergency events, the Health Services Operational Manager will also monitor and improve operational performance against agreed service, activity, financial and workforce targets.

Reporting to the General Manager, this role balances whole-of-hospital operational demand with finite resources and aligns the multidisciplinary workforce across operational domains where staff have varied professional lines, competing priorities and differing service delivery models.

As part of the role, you will provide executive leadership and governance for the Health Service's after-hours operational coordination function, supporting the after-hours Campus Nurse Managers to coordinate responses to operational, infrastructure, workforce and clinical issues outside normal business hours.

About Bathurst Health Service

Bathurst Health Service is a Level C referral facility with 100 beds.

Bathurst Hospital Services include allied health, ambulatory care, coronary care, emergency medicine, intensive care (level 4), general medicine, maternity (level 4), mental health drug & alcohol, obstetrics & gynaecology, oncology, paediatrics, pathology, radiology, rehabilitation and surgery services.

A career with Western NSW means you can challenge yourself, make an impact and shape the future of rural health. To explore the benefits of a career in our Local Health District, visit the WNSWLHD website.

Additional information for applicants:

• All suitably qualified Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply for this position. This is a targeted position under GSE Rule 26. Where possible, affirmative action will be applied to support employment of eligible persons.
• This recruitment may be used to create an Eligibility List for similar roles in the future (ongoing or temporary).
• Western NSW LHD can provide reasonable adjustments in the workplace. Applicants who provide information on an injury, health condition, or disability in their pre-employment forms will receive a functional assessment from our Risk Management Unit (RMU). This review will consider the applicant's needs and what reasonable adjustments and workplace supports are available to support their employment journey.
• Western NSW LHD is committed to the safety and wellbeing of every child in our care. All staff in WNSWLHD are required to provide a safe and supportive environment for children, while working to protect them from harm and abuse. For more information on the Child Safety Standards, visit: NSW Government - Office of Children's Guardian
• Western NSW is committed to creating a safe and accessible workplace that promotes diversity, inclusion and belonging. As a vibrant and diverse region, rich in community and culture, we welcome applications from all people to build a respectful workplace dedicated to delivering the best health outcomes for our community.
• To find out more about the remuneration and conditions, visit NSW Public Health System Awards
• For more information, visit a Guide to Employment with WNSWLHD