Lead, Innovate, and Make an ImpactLocation: Maitland HospitalEmployment Type: Permanent Full-TimeRemuneration: $84,436 - $112,331 p.a. + Superannuation + Salary PackagingHours Per Week: 38Position Classification: Health Manager Level 1Requisition ID: REQ565152Applications Close: Monday 7th April 2025Maitland Hospital is seeking an experienced and dedicated Health Service Manager – Sterilising Services Unit to lead our growing team in delivering high-quality sterilisation services. This is a unique opportunity to drive operational excellence, enhance patient safety, and contribute to a vital healthcare service within a progressive and expanding hospital environment.About The RoleAs the Health Service Manager, you will oversee the daily operations of the Sterilising Services Unit, ensuring the efficient and effective delivery of sterilisation and decontamination services. You will lead a team of 20+ staff, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration while ensuring compliance with industry standards and hospital policies.Key ResponsibilitiesTeam Leadership & Rostering: Manage and coordinate staff rosters to align with operational demands.Collaboration & Planning: Work closely with the perioperative team to schedule procedures and manage workflow.Quality & Compliance: Oversee performance qualifications (PQ) and maintenance of critical sterilisation equipment, including washers, sterilisers, and RO water systems.Stakeholder Engagement: Liaise with external contractors (e.g., Ecolab) and participate in hospital committees, including Infection Prevention and Control (IPC).Process Improvement: Lead and implement quality improvement initiatives to enhance service efficiency and patient safety.Budget & Resource Management: Oversee cost centre management and ensure optimal resource allocation.What We're Looking ForProven management experience in a healthcare facility, ideally within sterilisation services.Expertise in rostering, staffing, and workforce planning.Strong financial acumen, including budget and cost centre management.Experience in people leadership, including performance development, staff recruitment, and conflict resolution.Passion for continuous improvement and service innovation.A Sterilising Certificate is desirable but not essential – we welcome candidates with diverse expertise.Why Join Us?BenefitsAt Hunter New England Health, you’ll be part of a dedicated team making a difference in patient care while enjoying excellent benefits, including:Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)Generous leave entitlements (4-6 weeks depending on role eligibility)Salary packaging options up to $11,600 plus novated leasingFitness Passport – discounted gym memberships for you and your familyPaid parental leave for eligible employeesSupportive work environment with professional development opportunitiesEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your familySustainable healthcare initiatives – contributing to a greener futureReady to Make a Difference?If you're a strategic leader with a passion for healthcare and operational excellence, we’d love to hear from you. Join us at Maitland Hospital and take your career to the next level.For role-related enquiries, contact: Katie Peattie – Katie.Peattie@health.nsw.gov.auHunter New England Health is committed to diversity, inclusion, and equal employment opportunities. Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this role.Information For ApplicantsApplicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUpThis is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via nswhealth@salarypackagingplus.com.au or 1300 40 25 23.Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.Connect with us on Facebook and LinkedIn!
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