**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.
**Why join us?**
At John Hunter, we don’t just deliver care - we create a workplace where people feel valued, recognised, and part of something bigger. You’ll have the opportunity to make a real impact, shape culture, and grow in a role that’s as rewarding as it is challenging
- Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
- Monthly Allocated Days Off
- 4 weeks annual leave
- Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance
- Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
- Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
**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.
**Need more information?**
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 Recent Zealand Passport, or hold an appropriate visa that allows you to live and work in Australia. Employment of a temporary visa holder will only be offered in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
- 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.
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.
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📌 Operations Assistants & Wardspersons Manager - Targeted
🏢 Hunter New England Local Health District
📍 New Lambton