Empower teams. Support patients. Lead with purpose. Remuneration: $127,150 – $144,444 Per Annum + Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time – Until June 2026
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 3
Location: John Hunter Hospital
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ563219
Closing Date: Tuesday, the 22nd of April
About The Role We are seeking a dynamic and people-focused leader to oversee and empower our team of Operation Assistants, Wardspersons and support staff across the John Hunter facilities. This is a pivotal role, ensuring our patients receive seamless, safe, and efficient care through exceptional patient flow, interdepartmental coordination, and support of the Operating Suite functions.
Your Role Will Include Leading a large, diverse team across multiple sites, fostering a positive, connected workplace culture. Driving operational excellence and innovation by developing business plans and long-term goals aligned with organisational priorities. Managing recruitment, performance, and professional development of staff to build a high-performing, engaged team. Coordinating with internal departments and external entities to support collaboration and seamless service delivery. Championing WHS, injury prevention and return-to-work strategies, including union and workers comp liaison. Implementing recognition and team engagement initiatives, including monthly staff celebrations and buddy programs for onboarding. Engaging with stakeholders, navigating negotiations, and building strong, respectful partnerships. What We're Looking For You're an experienced leader with a proven ability to motivate and manage large multidisciplinary teams. You value relationships, can confidently handle conflict resolution and performance matters, and know how to balance operational demands with a strong service-based culture. You're someone who brings people on the journey – who builds trust, listens, and meets others in the middle.
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At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply.
Additional Information An eligibility list will be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies. To be eligible for employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or hold an appropriate visa that allows you to live and work in Australia. We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position. This is a Category B 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 B positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy. #J-18808-Ljbffr