Operations Manager, Community Health

South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD); Sydney; On-site; AUD 138,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options

Up to 12 days off per year for full-tx

Learning and development opportunities

Discounted gym memberships

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is seeking an Operations Manager to support the Community Health Manager and lead the POWCH operations. You will oversee day-to-day operations, ensuring high-quality, customer-focused services, and manage key admin and equipment services.

This role offers a pathway to senior health leadership within a renowned tertiary network. The successful candidate will bring senior healthcare management experience, strong financial stewarding, and

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in health care related field and/or relevant management experience at a senior level in the healthcare environment.
• Demonstrated experience in developing, managing and leading teams in achievement of organisational goals and patient-centred service delivery.
• Demonstrated experience in financial, human resource and organisational management with proven ability to manage staff and budgets within organisational funding and performance frameworks.
• High level of interpersonal, oral and written communication with the ability to communicate to a range of health professionals.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary structure to engage and build a cohesive team.
• Ability to work autonomously and be self-directed to achieve service and personal goals in clinical and non-clinical areas.
• High level conceptual, analytical, problem solving and planning skills and the ability to apply them in the development of strategic direction, policies procedures and practices, production and interpretation of data reports that support current and emerging business objectives.

Responsibilities

• The Operations Manager supports the Community Health Manager to attain business and service objectives of POWCH.
• Provides day-to-day operational management of the department ensuring a high quality and customer-focused service.
• Has line management responsibility for NNARC, Equipment Loan Pool, and POWCH administration services.

Skills

Health management

Leadership

Financial management

Communication

Autonomous work

Strategic planning

Driver's license NSW

Education

Relevant tertiary qualifications in health care related field

Job description

Employment Type

Permanent Full Time

Position Classification

Health Manager Level 3

Remuneration

$137,525 - $156,231 per annum plus superannuation

Hours Per Week

38

Requisition ID

REQ697920

Application Close

Sunday 22 November 2026

To be considered for this position you must be an employee of South Eastern Sydney Local Health District and its Affiliated Health Organisations.

Additional Benefits

• Financial benefits - Salary packaging options - Up to $9K for living expenses, $2.6K meal & entertainment, Novated Leasing; and Discounted Private Health Insurance.


• Work-life balance - Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) in addition to annual leave.


• Professional growth - Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training with RTO My Health Learning.


• Health & wellbeing - Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.

Where you'll be working

Prince of Wales Hospital and Community Health Service is a Level 6 Tertiary Referral Hospital with an inpatient bed base of 370. Each year we care for more than 70,000 patients in our Emergency Department and have around 50,000 admissions to the inpatient units. POWH offers an outpatient service and rural outreach service and provides more than 900,000 occasions of non-admitted patient care each year, including innovative virtual models of care. We have transitioned the majority of inpatient units and wards to the Acute Services Building (ASB) including a state of the art Emergency Department and Intensive Care Unit. POWH provides an exceptional staff experience and enhanced patient and family outcomes as a result of the provision of person-centred care. Randwick Local council is renowned for our world-class beaches and supported by cafes and restaurants to tickle your taste-buds, Randwick's fascinating coastline and atmosphere will have you in awe the minute you arrive. Offering a mix of historic buildings, impressive beaches and coastal walks coupled with boutique restaurants, transport links and a vibrant nightlife, you'll never be short of things to do in this progressive community.

What You'll Be Doing

The vision for South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is ‘exceptional care, healthier lives’. SESLHD is committed to enabling our community to be healthy and well, and to providing the best possible compassionate care when people need it. The Operations Manager is responsible for assisting the Community Health Manager to attain the business and service objectives of Prince of Wales Community Health (POWCH). In collaboration with service managers, the Operations Manager will support the day to day operational management of the department ensuring a high quality and customer focused service. In addition, the position has responsibility for the line management of the Northern Network Access and Referral Centre (NNARC), the Equipment Loan Pool, and POWCH administration services.

Selection Criteria

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in health care related field and/or relevant management experience at a senior level in the healthcare environment.


• Demonstrated experience in developing, managing and leading teams in achievement of organisational goals and patient-centred service delivery.


• Demonstrated experience in financial, human resource and organisational management with proven ability to manage staff and budgets within organisational funding and performance frameworks.


• High level of interpersonal, oral and written communication with the ability to communicate to a range of health professionals.


• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary structure to engage and build a cohesive team.


• Ability to work autonomously and be self-directed to achieve service and personal goals in clinical and non-clinical areas.


• High level conceptual, analytical, problem solving and planning skills and the ability to apply them in the development of strategic direction, policies procedures and practices, production and interpretation of data reports that support current and emerging business objectives.


• Current Drivers license eligible for use in NSW.

Need more information?

• Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards


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For role related queries or questions contact Emma Hamilton on [e-mail]

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Reasonable Adjustments

NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email [e-mail] and let us know. Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.

Information For Applicants

• An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies


• Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.


• Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description


• Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer


• We do have an Aboriginal Workforce Team that can also provide support ([e-mail]) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website