Operations Manager, Medical Executive (Health Manager Level 4) - Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time; 38 hours per week
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 4
Remuneration: $147,653 - $175,917 per annum + Superannuation
Location: Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ663493
In Sydney Local Health District our vision is Excellence in health and healthcare for all. You will be working in an innovative district that celebrates and invests in the ideas of staff, values people and offers life-long careers. Join the team at one of the leading public health organisations in Australia!
About the Role
You will be working at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital (RPAH). It is one of the nation’s most respected hospitals, with a distinguished history of serving the health needs of local, statewide, national and international communities. Our facilities and services are world class and our staff are dedicated, innovative and caring.
Reporting to the Director of Medical Services (DMS) at RPAH, the Operations Manager, RPAH Medical Executive, provides operational and strategic management support to the DMS. The role is responsible for the planning and development needs of the Medical Services Directorate including financial, organisational, physical, and human resources and contributes to service planning and performance monitoring. It focuses on improving performance, quality, reporting and monitoring across all Medical Departments, in alignment with RPAH’s operational objectives.
The Operations Manager will coordinate projects and reviews aimed at improving operational efficiency, effectiveness, and overall service quality. They play a key role in ensuring the effective delivery of core business functions and provide high level strategic leadership and advice on managing highly sensitive and complex management issues.
For more information, please view the Position Description.
Ideal Candidate
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in a clinical or health management field and/or relevant extensive experience.
- Proven performance in managing and resolving strategic, policy and operational issues and performance management systems of a potentially contentious nature, preferably in a complex health care setting.
- Extensive project management experience including the proven capacity to concurrently manage multiple projects and to prioritise work to ensure the achievement of project outcomes on time.
- Sound knowledge and understanding of the principles, structures and processes of clinical and corporate governance and accreditation of health services.
Benefits
- Allocated Day Off (ADO) each month, paid parental leave and annual leave loading.
- Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing. For more information visit SalaryPackagingPlus.
- Access to free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education.
- Access to confidential EAP counselling for staff and their families.
- Because we care about your health: Free annual influenza vaccination, discounted Fitness Passport membership, and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.
For more information about other benefits, please visit SLHD Benefits.
This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.
Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health
SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.
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For more information, please contact Associate Professor Eileen Rogan via email at Eileen.Rogan@health.nsw.gov.au or on (02) 9515 6111.
Applications Close: 3 June 2026
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