Operations Manager - Community Health Services
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time up to October 2026
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 3
Remuneration: $127,150 - $144,444 per annum plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ598947
Applications Close: Sunday, 07 September 2025
Operations Manager Community Health Services Prince Of Wales Hospital
Benefits:
- A workplace culture with a foundation that promotes person centred care approaches and staff wellbing
- Orientation and supported transition into your new role
- Targeted clinical stream education programs affiliated with university partners
- Development pathways that are aimed at career progression
- Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) in addition to annual leave
- Salary Packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay! Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing
- Corporate health and fitness program, discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members
- Discounted Private Health Insurance
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What you'll be doing
The Operations Manager is responsible for assisting the Director 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 a business or health related field and relevant management experience at a senior level in the health environment.
- Demonstrated experience in developing, managing and leading clinical 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 of data reports that support current and emerging business objectives.
- Current Drivers license eligible for use in NSW.
Need more information?
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For role related queries or questions contact Patricia Comerford on Patricia.Comerford@health.nsw.gov.au
Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.
We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplaces are welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristic including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and social-economic status. Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy for more information.
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 SESLHD-Recruitment-POWH-SSEH@health.nsw.gov.au 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 Employment Consultant that can also provide support (SESLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website
