Operations Manager, Medical Workforce & Governance

• Lead strategic medical workforce programs in a major health district

• Drive governance, recruitment and workforce innovation

• Influence executive decisions and deliver system-wide impact
  
   

Shape workforce strategy, lead governance excellence and build high-performing medical workforce services across a complex health system.

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 4 
Remuneration: $147,653 - $175,917 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Cumberland Hospital – North Parramatta

Where you'll be working 
Join Western Sydney Local Health District at Cumberland Hospital and be part of a high-performing, collaborative environment committed to delivering exceptional healthcare outcomes. You’ll work alongside senior leaders, clinicians and specialist teams to strengthen workforce capability and governance across the district.

• Collaborative and values-driven culture focused on excellence

• Exposure to executive stakeholders and strategic decision-making

• Opportunities to lead innovation and system-wide improvements

• Supportive, high-performing team environment

• Access to professional development and career growth pathways

What you'll be doing
In this pivotal leadership role, you will shape and deliver strategic and operational outcomes across medical workforce recruitment, governance and service delivery.

• Lead end-to-end recruitment, onboarding, credentialing and contract management for medical staff

• Provide expert advisory services on workforce governance, compliance and performance management

• Drive continuous improvement across recruitment, credentialing and workforce systems

• Partner with clinicians and executives to ensure alignment with legislation, policy and awards

• Manage budgets, reporting and major workforce projects with autonomy and impact

How to Apply
Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.

1. Relevant tertiary qualifications or demonstrated substantial experience in senior level management in a large diverse service industry organisation with a preference given to healthcare organisations.

2. Demonstrated superior, high-level communication and relationship management skills applicable to a diverse range of stakeholders.

3. Competency to make complex judgements and management decisions whilst taking initiative within delegated level of responsibility.

4. Demonstrated high level policy research, development, implementation, review and evaluation and proven capacity to interpret industrial agreements, Awards, and legislation.

5. Strategic and innovative thinking, demonstrated leadership qualities and ability to drive innovation and continuous improvement to meet the current and future demands of the LHD, the specialist medical practitioner and dentist workforce and the community the LHD serves.

6. Superior process facilitation and problem-solving skills coupled with the ability to objectively analyse current practices, identify improvement opportunities and taking appropriate action to change standard practices and processes.

7. Demonstrated experience managing staff and resources to produce optimal outcomes within budget.

Requisition ID: REQ655038
Applications Close: 29 April 2026

Need more information?

• Discover more about the application process.

• Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria.  

• Explore the selection process, employment checks, outcomes and notifications.

• For inquiries about the role, contact Joyce Semaan on 8838 2092 or Joyce.Semaan@health.nsw.gov.au.