Community Care Clinical Operations Manager - Wagga Wagga
Requisition Number: REQ607132
Employment Type: Permanent Full time or Part time
Position Classification: Nurse Manager – Grade 3
Location: Wagga Wagga
Remuneration: $139,661.16 - $142,254.44 per annum, pro rata (+ super + 17.5% leave loading where applicable)
Applications Close: 29 October 2025
*Job share options considered
Lead, Innovate, Inspire: Shape the Future of Community Care in the Riverina.
About Us
Be part of a passionate organisation delivering exceptional care to over 240,000 people across regional NSW. Spanning 125,000+ km², Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD) is our region’s largest employer, with 5,000+ staff across 33 hospitals, 12 community health centres, and a range of specialist and mental health services.
At MLHD, you’ll deliver meaningful care across diverse settings, with access to career development opportunities, advanced technology, and comprehensive employee benefits.
About the Opportunity
As the Community Care Clinical Operations Manager, you will be responsible for the oversight of day to day operational management of nursing and other clinical and non-clinical support services for Community Care Across MLHD. The Clinical Operations Manager Community Care has responsibility for guiding the development and implementation of contemporary models of care, whilst being is a lead role in setting the management and coordination of service delivery across the Community Care. As the Nurse Manager, you will:
- Provide clinical leadership to the nursing team to ensure the exceptional delivery of evidence-based care within contemporary models of practice. Ensure governance processes are in place, including timely and appropriate responses to incidents, complaints, and risk management.
- Lead and manage processes that drive quality outcomes, ensure patient safety, and support continuous improvement—demonstrated through the achievement of key performance indicators, outcome measures, patient and staff surveys, and audit results
- Manage the efficient use and coordination of physical and financial resources to maximise expenditure toward health outcomes and ensure plans are in place to promote business continuity and avoid potential service disruptions
- Lead with purpose by motivating and managing teams, applying change management to address challenges in community and rural health service delivery.
To find out more, please review the Position Description here.
About You
Our ideal candidate will demonstrate:
- High-level leadership and management skills with the proven ability to provide direction, mentorship and role modelling in a complex health environment, and to drive organisational change through collaboration and staff engagement.
- Proven ability in workforce and resource management, including development and monitoring of staffing profiles, allocation of resources to meet community care service needs, and managing budgets within prescribed parameters.
- Comprehensive experience in quality, safety and clinical governance, including implementation of continuous improvement strategies, monitoring of key performance indicators, managing complaints and RCA investigations, and facilitating consumer and community involvement in service delivery.
- Well-developed planning, performance management and policy development skills, with the ability to set strategic goals, implement and evaluate operational plans, and monitor staff performance and development in line with organisational priorities.
- Highly developed communication, negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build effective relationships across multidisciplinary teams, represent nursing services at committees and forums, and mediate conflict to achieve positive outcomes.
Why join MLHD?
- At Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD), we offer more than a job, we offer the chance to make a real difference.
- Make a Meaningful Impact – Play a vital role in delivering essential health services to our diverse and vibrant regional communities.
- Attractive Remuneration – Enjoy competitive pay aligned with your skills and experience.
- Generous Salary Packaging – Access up to $20,600 per annum tax-free for living expenses, plus the option for novated car leasing.
- Professional Development – Take advantage of ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
- Health & Wellbeing Support – Benefit from our comprehensive wellness programs for you and your family, including Employee Assistance
- Programs, Fitness Passport, and initiatives to support both physical and mental health.
Click here to discover why MLHD is the right place to grow your career and contribute to healthier communities.
How to Apply
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, click apply now! Please contact Tara O’Sullivan via Tara.OSullivan@health.nsw.gov.au if you have any questions about this role.
To complete your application, we will require a current CV, application letter and responses to 5 application questions.
Murrumbidgee Local Health District is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply.
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