Senior Manager, Operational Performance UnitingCare is on track to deliver a single vision, united voice, stronger partnerships, better financial stewardship and the ability to make an even greater impact in the services we provide.? We're looking for someone who wants to make the world a little better through small moments that leave big impacts. To be part of something bigger, achieving positive change by working with thousands of Australians to help them live life in all its fullness.? Your part in the UnitingCare team:?? We're currently seeking a?Senior Manager, Operational Performance to identify and support the delivery of efficient clinical practices across the UnitingCare Hospital portfolio, developing and supporting change management plans for efficient and sustainable nursing models that reflect exceptional clinical and patient outcomes. The UnitingCare Hospital portfolio includes the Wesley Hospital and St Andrew's War Memorial Hospital in Brisbane, Buderim Private Hospital in Buderim and St Stephen's Private Hospital in Hervey Bay.? With a background similar to a Director of Clinical Services, Assistant Director of Nursing, and ideally with perioperative experience, you will be the key influential driver in implementing hospital improvements supporting the hospital General Managers, Directors of Clinical Services, Department Managers and Function leaders. You will also act as a Subject Matter Expert representing our four hospitals to support the implementation of new digital systems and models of care.? Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, Hospitals and as a member of the UnitingCare Hospitals leadership team, you will:? Identify and solution roster efficiencies across clinical and support services?and review and develop contemporary and efficient staffing models.Support General Managers, Directors of Clinical Services, Department Managers and function leads to implement identified changes and models of care.Identify opportunities to improve the performance or clinical outcomes of a hospital and lead projects to implement the required changes. In consultation with People and Culture, develop change management plans to deliver more efficient staffing models. Identify and solution broader operational efficiencies across the Hospitals, including but not limited to theatre utilisation.Develop and implement cadence frameworks and supporting tools to sustainably deliver operational efficiencies. Participate in the design, implementation, review and education of the UnitingCare Health Clinical Governance Framework and always respond promptly to any identified concerns. Lead strategic projects as required while undertaking any other duties as required by the Hospitals Executive. What makes a difference for us?? Hold a Bachelor of Nursing qualification with current AHPRA registration. Extensive experience in Private Hospitals in senior nursing management and leadership roles, ideally with experience in perioperative services. Proven experience identifying and providing solutions to roster efficiencies within clinical and support services.? Demonstrated experience in leading and delivering projects, including developing and delivering departmental budgets and driving change. Ability to positively engage and influence senior stakeholders, including Directors of Clinical Services and hospital General Managers, and dealing with complex, confidential and sensitive information?? Extensive knowledge of efficient and clinically appropriate nursing rosters. What makes a difference for you? With over 17,500 employees and 9,000 volunteers, UnitingCare is the largest Not-For-Profit provider of health, aged & community services in Queensland and one of the largest employers in the state. We believe in unique and holistic care, prioritising the individual to nurture physical, mental and spiritual well-being.Not-for-profit salary packaging options: allocate up to $15,900 of your pre-taxable income to everyday expenses, increasing take-home pay.One-on-one support from pastoral care team & employee assistance programs.Retail, Health Insurance and Gym Membership Discounts.Access to non-taxable meal & entertainment card.Hospital admissions discounts.Additional paid parental leave, education leave & additional leave purchases.Flexible work environments, including working from home options. Diversity & Inclusion Our approach is simple – everybody is welcome here. At UnitingCare, diversity is at the core of our who we are, our mission and our values. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees no matter their sex, race, culture, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity. UnitingCare as part of our commitment to reconciliation and building long term employment opportunities for First Nations peoples, would strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants for this position. You can learn more about UnitingCare's Reconciliation Action Plan here.