General Manager

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Overview

Step into a high-profile leadership role with scope, autonomy, and strong community support.

Role Details

• Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
• Position Classification: Health Manager Level 6
• Remuneration: $182,575 - $199,405 Per Annum + 12% Super + Salary Packaging
• Hours Per Week: 40
• Requisition ID: REQ601264
• Applications Close: Sunday, 14th September 2025
• Interviews: Tuesday, 23rd September 2025

About The Opportunity

We are seeking a dynamic and visionary General Manager to lead Tamworth Hospital, one of the largest referral hospitals in regional NSW. This is a rare opportunity to take the helm of a high-performing facility and drive innovative, patient-centred healthcare.

You will hold full accountability for the strategic direction, operational management, and service delivery at Tamworth Hospital, ensuring safe, high-quality care for Every Patient, Every Time

You will also lead the planning, implementation, and evaluation of services to meet current and future needs of the community, while maintaining strong stakeholder relationships and aligning with district wide performance and reform initiatives.

About Us

Tamworth Hospital is a major referral, teaching, and trauma facility within the Hunter New England Local Health District, serving a large and diverse regional population. Our hospital offers a range of acute and specialist services, including emergency, surgical, medical, maternity, and outpatient services. Our staff work in an environment that values collaboration, clinical excellence, and innovation. We are focused on improving outcomes and delivering services that meet the evolving needs of our community. Our dedicated teams thrive in a collaborative environment where innovation and continuous improvement are encouraged. You'll be supported by an experienced executive leadership team and clear accountability structures, including regular executive meetings to ensure alignment and informed decision-making. Work within a collaborative environment, with strong support from Clinical Governance, the Nursing & Midwifery Directorate, and a network of experienced, approachable leaders.

Why Tamworth

• Lifestyle and Leisure - Residents enjoy a relaxed lifestyle with easy access to national parks, lakes, horse riding, hiking, and cycling. The region also boasts a growing arts scene, regular food and wine events, local markets, and sporting clubs for all ages.
• Easy Connectivity - Tamworth is well connected, with daily direct flights to Sydney and Brisbane, efficient road and rail links, and an airport only 10 minutes from the city centre.
• Affordable and Spacious Living - Housing in Tamworth is significantly more affordable than in major cities, offering a range of options from modern homes to rural acreages, perfect for those seeking work-life balance in a beautiful natural setting.

What You'll Need To Succeed

We're looking for a transformational leader who can inspire teams, manage complexity, and drive change. You will have:

• Proven experience in executive health service management or equivalent senior leadership roles.
• Demonstrated ability to lead high-performing, multidisciplinary teams in a large health service.
• Strategic planning and financial management expertise, with the ability to deliver against KPIs and manage large operating and capital budgets.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively at local, district, and state levels.
• A relentless focus on quality, safety, innovation, and continuous improvement in healthcare delivery.

Benefits

• Generous Leave Entitlements
• Monthly Allocated Days Off
• 4 weeks of annual leave
• Paid parental leave for eligible employees, supporting genuine work-life balance
• Salary packaging options - Access up to $11,600 in tax savings plus novated leasing options.
• Health & Wellbeing Support
• Fitness Passport: Discounted gym access for you and your family
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Free, confidential support for staff and their families

If you are ready to lead one of NSW's most important regional hospitals and contribute to the future of rural health, we want to hear from you.

Requirements

• Tertiary qualifications in health administration, in business or related degree with a health-related focus and/or relevant equivalent extensive senior management experience in line with the position.
• Eligible to drive in NSW and willingness to travel for work purposes.

Need more information?

• Click here for the Position Description
• Find out more about applying for this position. For role related queries or questions contact Susan Heyman on

Information For Applicants

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. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.

Eligibility

To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.

Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit:

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This is a Category A 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 A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.

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