Overview
Do you want to lead and be part of shaping the future direction of healthcare in Corrections?
Lead with purpose. Drive systemic impact. Transform healthcare in Victoria's correctional system
Attractive salary package of $280,000 to $285,000 (total remuneration package) plus bonus
GEO Healthcare is on a powerful mission: to deliver high‐quality, culturally safe, human‐rights‐focused healthcare to people in Victoria's men's prisons. As our services expand across more than 13 sites—and continue to grow—so does our need for an exceptional, visionary leader.
We are seeking a General Manager who is passionate about improving health outcomes for some of the state's most vulnerable people, while guiding a high‐performing organisation through growth, transformation, and operational excellence.
What you'll do: influence the future of healthcare delivery across Victoria's correctional system—ensuring services are safe, effective, culturally responsive, and grounded in dignity and respect.
You will shape strategic direction, lead a multidisciplinary Senior Leadership Team, and be the primary partner to Justice Health, Corrections Victoria, and key independent oversight bodies. Your leadership will directly impact the wellbeing of thousands of people every year.
Responsibilities
* Strategic & Operational Leadership — ensuring the delivery of high‐quality, safe, patient‐centred care across GEO Healthcare and GEO Healthcare Plus.
* Leadership of organisational culture, modelling GEO values, and building a high‐performing Senior Leadership Team.
* Overseeing annual business planning, financial performance, and full compliance with service agreements.
Stakeholder & Governance Excellence
* Acting as GEO Healthcare's peak point of contact for Justice Health and Corrections Victoria.
* Building strong relationships with independent agencies including the Ombudsman, MHCC, Coroners Court, and peak Aboriginal organisations.
* Reporting performance outcomes to the GEO Healthcare Board and participating in clinical governance committees.
People, Culture & Safety
* Ensuring all sites are appropriately resourced and operate within budget.
* Leading workforce capability, training, and professional development.
* Creating a culturally safe environment for Aboriginal patients and employees.
* Overseeing safety, quality, risk, compliance, and environmental management systems.
What you bring
We're looking for an outstanding leader with:
* Registration with AHPRA
* Tertiary qualifications in health or health service management
* Experience leading complex health services and navigating both clinical and corporate governance
* A proven ability to build strong relationships, influence senior stakeholders, and represent an organisation at the highest levels
* Expertise in commissioning, growing, or transforming health services
* Demonstrated experience working with Boards
* Exceptional interpersonal, negotiation, and communication skills
You also have
* Eligibility to work in a correctional environment
* A current Australian driver's licence
* Ability to maintain a security clearance and pass a criminal history check
Application details
For full information in relation to this role, including more details regarding the key selection criteria, please view the General Manager Position Description.
To initiate the application process, click on the "Apply" button and proceed through the application questionnaire located beneath the job advertisement.
The application process has several stages. If your application advances, you will be expected to engage in:
* In-Person (preferred) or Virtual Interview Attendance
* Reference checks following the interview
* National Police Certificate Authority Clearance
* Pre-Employment Medical and Fitness Assessment (covered by GEO)
Important: Pre-Employment clearance can take up to approximately 6-8 weeks.
To be considered for this role, applicants must submit a covering letter and a current resume.
For any enquiries, please email Kirilly Short, HR Coordinator at kirilly.short@geogroup.com.au
Applications close at 11:59pm Sunday, 22 March 2026
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply
We are always looking for people to join our company who share the values that we stand for:
INTEGRITY RESPECT ACCOUNTABLE AGILE INNOVATIVE
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