Deputy Director of Clinical Operations
* Permanent Full Time, up to 80 hours per fortnight (+ ADO's)
* Nursing & Midwives Enterprise Agreement - ZE9
* $153,639.20 annual salary, + Super and salary packaging
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Are you ready to take on a leadership role that truly makes an impact? West Gippsland Healthcare Group is seeking a visionary and dynamic leader to drive the delivery of safe, high-quality, person-centered care across our diverse health service. This is more than a job, it's an opportunity to shape strategy, influence culture, and guide operational excellence in a role that touches lives every day.
As a senior leader, you will provide strategic and operational oversight across multiple portfolios, ensuring our services meet the highest standards of care and compliance. You'll champion innovation, foster collaboration, and empower teams to achieve exceptional outcomes for patients and the community. Your expertise in managing complex healthcare environments, combined with your ability to lead change and inspire others, will be key to success in this pivotal position.
At West Gippsland Healthcare Group, we pride ourselves on our commitment to continuous improvement and evidence-based practice. You'll have the chance to work within a supportive executive team, contribute to regional partnerships, and play a critical role in shaping the future of healthcare delivery in our region. If you're passionate about leadership, quality outcomes, and making a real difference, we invite you to bring your skills and vision to our team.
Our preferred candidate will have:
* Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
* Professional experience and expertise in a senior Nursing management role.
* Dynamic, Pragmatic and a change leader.
The following experience/qualifications would be considered advantageous:
* Post graduate nursing or management qualifications.
* Management experience in a public health acute services, both rural and metro.
* General knowledge and familiarity of relevant political contexts at local, state and federal levels.
* Experience with hospital expansions and change management.
IMPORTANT:Some roles in the healthcare sector are required to be vaccinated annually for Influenza (unless a valid exemption applies). Evidence of vaccination (or exemption) will be required to be provided prior to commencement.
About our organisation
"Did you know …Warragul hospital is located only 30 minutes drive from Pakenham along the freeway against traffic, and that The Baw Baw Shire is one of the fastest growing Local Government Areas (LGAs) within the country
We are well aware our hospital is aging but our most precious commodity isn't a building, it's the quality of care that's delivered at the bedside by our incredible staff. You won't find a more friendly, and welcoming team than the West Gippsland Healthcare Group We care for our community because we are the community
Now who doesn't want to be part of that So get your CV ready and come and join us here at West Gippsland Health."
West Gippsland Healthcare Group staff benefits include:
* Flexible working arrangements
* Professional development
* Access to employee assistance program
* Salary packaging
* Free Parking
Working with us
All appointments with the West Gippsland Healthcare Group are subject to the satisfactory return of professional reference checks, a National Police Record Clearance and a current Employee Working with Children Check. All employees must hold current entitlement to work within Australia. A six month probationary period applies to all new appointments.
Further details and how to apply
Further information is contained in the Position Description. Applications must be submitted via and must include a current CV and a covering letter. Responses to the selection criteria are recommended. Shortlisted applicants will be asked to provide at least 2 professional referees. If you have any further queries, please contact Maree Fellows, Executive Director Clinical Operations,
Applications close on Sunday, 14 December 2025.
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As an inclusive employer, committed to improving diversity and equity in our workforce, we encourage applications from all parts of our community, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, LGBTI people, and people with lived experience of disability.
As a Child Safe organisation, West Gippsland Healthcare Group promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children, including those with disability.