Surgical and Procedural Access Waitlist Manager, Westmead Hospital

• Lead elective surgery access across one of NSW’s largest Health Districts

• Drive system-wide performance against National Elective Surgery Targets (NEST)

• Strategic leadership opportunity at a major quaternary hospital

Manage and optimise elective surgery access, lead high-performing teams and drive district-wide patient flow outcomes at Westmead Hospital.

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time   
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 4   
Remuneration: $147,653.00 - $175,917.00 per annum 
Hours Per Week: 38 
Location: Westmead Hospital 

Where you'll be working
Westmead Hospital is one of Australia’s largest and most respected tertiary referral hospitals, providing specialised and complex care to the Western Sydney community and beyond. As part of Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD), Westmead is at the forefront of innovation, education and integrated clinical care.

You will join a collaborative, forward-thinking environment where leadership, accountability and patient-centred care are embedded in everything we do.

• A leading acute, tertiary and quaternary referral hospital

• Part of a large, diverse and fast-growing metropolitan health district

• Strong executive engagement and organisational support

• Culture that values collaboration, improvement and innovation

• Opportunity to influence care at scale across multiple facilities

What you'll be doing 
In this senior operational leadership role, you will coordinate and enhance the delivery of elective surgical services across WSLHD, with direct responsibility for waitlist governance, performance and staff management at Westmead Hospital.

• You will work with clinical, operational and executive leaders to ensure consistent, compliant and high-performing surgical access systems across the District.

• Lead district-wide management of elective surgery waitlists and surgical patient flow

• Manage and support surgical bookings and admissions teams, including staff at Westmead

• Monitor, analyse and respond to performance indicators, including NEST targets

• Standardise processes, reporting and governance for waiting list management across WSLHD

• Partner with clinicians, executives and the Ministry of Health to ensure policy compliance, integrity and continuous improvement

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. Tertiary qualification or equivalent experience in a health related field, either administrative or clinical

2. Demonstrated record of high level leadership in health

3. Extensive knowledge of health care systems and sound understanding of contemporary issues within the NSW Health System with specific understanding of surgical patient management processes, including patient flow, operating theatre management, waiting list management and episode funding principles

4. Demonstrated experience in implementing and supporting staff through change

5. Demonstrated surgical waitlist management at a large facility

6. Well-developed interpersonal, communication (oral and written), conflict resolution, analytical and negotiation skills

7. Sound computer skills including Microsoft Office software, WLCOS and Hospital PAS systems

    

Requisition ID: REQ642828  
Applications Close: 30th April 2026  

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• For inquiries about the role, contact Jason Simpson - jason.simpson@health.nsw.gov.au mobile: 0459 805 528