General Manager, Operations
Galambila Aboriginal Health Service is seeking an experienced and values-driven operational leader to join our Executive Leadership Team as General Manager, Operations.
This is a rare opportunity to contribute to a growing Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation delivering culturally safe, integrated and community led health services on Gumbaynggirr Country.
We are looking for a highly capable operator who can confidently lead across complex clinical and social health environments, while also supporting and developing a growing team of emerging managers and leaders. This role requires someone who can balance strategic thinking with strong day-to-day operational leadership, workforce support, and service oversight.
About the Role
Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, the General Manager, Operations provides executive leadership across Galambila's core operational service areas, including clinical health care services, social health programs, child and family health services, and quality/systems improvement.
You will work closely with a developing leadership team to provide coaching, guidance, and operational support across the organisation. The successful candidate will be a strong and credible leader who can navigate complexity, manage competing priorities, and build effective working relationships across all levels of the organisation.
About You
You are an experienced health or community services leader with strong operational capability and the clinical credibility to oversee a broad range of multidisciplinary services.
You are highly organized, adaptable, and solutions focused, with the ability to balance strategic priorities alongside the realities of day-to-day operational leadership.
Key Qualifications
* Significant leadership experience within health, community or social health services
* Strong understanding of clinical governance, service quality, and risk management
* Proven ability to lead and support managers and multidisciplinary teams
* Demonstrated experience influencing positive workplace culture and driving operational or service improvement initiatives
* Experience navigating organisational change, workforce challenges, and competing priorities
* Excellent communication, coaching, and relationship building skills
* Collaborative and emotionally intelligent leadership style
* Strong understanding of culturally safe and community-centred service delivery
* Experience working within an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation or with Aboriginal communities will be highly regarded
Why Join Galambila?
At Galambila, our work is guided by the values of Compassion, Respect, Empowerment, Inclusivity, and Accountability.
Benefits
* Competitive executive salary and benefits package, negotiated based on experience
* Access to Not-for-Profit salary packaging benefits
* Additional leave entitlements, including an additional week of annual leave and culturally and wellbeing-focused leave provisions
* Investment in ongoing professional growth, leadership development, and career progression
* Relocation support available to assist with your transition to the region
Apply
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
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