Employment Type: Permanent Full Time (38 hours per week)
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 2
Remuneration: $118,821 - $140,201 per annum + Superannuation
Location: Canterbury Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ687638

In Sydney Local Health District our vision is Excellence in health and healthcare for all. You will be working in an innovative district that celebrates and invests in the ideas of staff, values people and offers life-long careers. Join the team at one of the leading public health organisations in Australia!

About the Role

Canterbury Hospital is committed to delivering high-quality, patient- and family-centred healthcare to the local community. Since opening in 1929, the hospital has continued to evolve to meet the changing needs of the community through innovative models of care.

Reporting to the Director of Medical Services at Canterbury Hospital, the Medical Administration Operations Manager provides operational and strategic management support to the Director of Medical Services. The role supports the planning and development needs of the Medical Services Directorate including financial, organisational, physical, and human resources and contributes to service planning and performance monitoring. It focuses on improving performance, quality, reporting and monitoring across all Medical Departments, in alignment with the operational objectives of Canterbury Hospital.

The Operations Manager will assist with coordinating projects and reviews aimed at improving operational efficiency, effectiveness, and overall service quality. They play a key role in supporting the effective delivery of core business functions, with strategic leadership and advice on sensitive and complex management issues.

Ideal Candidate

Relevant tertiary qualifications in a clinical or health service management field, or relevant field, and/or equivalent experience.
Experience in managing strategic, policy and operational issues of a potentially contentious nature, preferably in a complex health care setting.
Demonstrated project management experience, including capacity to manage concurrent projects and to prioritise work to ensure the achievement of project outcomes on time.

Benefits and Perks

Monthly Accrued Day Off (for full time roles)
Paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave loading
Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging, Novated Leasing & Meal Entertainment allowance
Upskill with free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education
Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) confidential counselling for staff and their families
Annual influenza vaccination on us!
Discounted Fitness Passport membership and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.

This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.

Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health

SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.

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Sydney Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.

For enquiries, please contact Cameron Korb-Wells via email at Cameron.KorbWells@health.nsw.gov.au

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Applications Close: 10 September 2026

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