Director Operational Performance

Director Operational Performance - Health Manager Level 6 - Queanbeyan

Employment Type:TemporaryFull Time - Until 28 February 2027
Location:Queanbeyan
Position Classification:Health Manager Level 6
Remuneration:$182,575.00 - $199,405.00 per annum
Hours Per Week:40
Requisition ID:REQ613406
Applications Close: Sunday 2 November 2025
Interview Information: Scheduled within 10 days of closing

About the service
Lead the Future of Health – Join Us as a Health Manager
Are you a dynamic leader ready to drive positive change in rural healthcare? At Queanbeyan, we’re seeking a Health Manager to oversee operations, inspire teams, and deliver exceptional care to our community.
Ready to lead and inspire? Apply today

Support for

Health and Wellbeing benefits including Fitness Passport, and annual Influenza vaccinations

A team that values your expertise, invests in your development and supports your lifestyle

What you'll be doing
The Director Operational Performance has overall responsibility and accountability for leading and supporting organisational performance improvement through business management, analytics, strategic financial initiatives, clinical costing, documentation improvement and clinical coding.
In this role, you will work closely with a range of stakeholders at an executive and operational level. You will engage with finance, operations, quality, strategy, improvement, and information technology as you identify, design, and develop initiatives that add value, drive efficiency, and reduce costs with the goal of long‑term organisational sustainability.

Selection Criteria

Relevant tertiary qualification, or equivalent work experience, or a combination of study and work experience including proven track record of senior management experience in the public hospital and health care sector. Finance and or commercial experience background highly regarded.

- Demonstrated high level project management skills, with a commitment to rigorous outcome evaluation and knowledge management to inform organisational learning and future strategic directions.
- Demonstrated experience in managing change and transformation on a large scale, including delivering change to a breadth of operations, technology, and finance stakeholders.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and understand complex concepts quickly.
- Proven ability to hold those responsible to account to ensure operational needs are met.
- Excellent written skills, including the capacity to write a coherent argument, preferably with experience with writing Board papers, briefs and government correspondence
- Exceptional leadership, interpersonal and communication skills, including demonstrated experience with designing and leading staff development and strategic planning activities to engage staff in setting organisational goals and priorities.
- Evidence of a current unrestricted drivers' licence and the ability to maintain. Ability and willingness to drive/travel as the role requires. This may involve driving long distances and overnight stays.

We look forward to learning more about you and what you can bring to our team.

Information for applicants
Southern NSW Local Health District is committed to closing the gap in health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. As part of this commitment, the Stepping Up website has been developed to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander job applicants through the NSW Health recruitment process. The site provides guidance, resources, and tools to help applicants confidently apply for roles and build meaningful careers in health.
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.
Southern NSW Local Health District is dedicated to fostering a child‑safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well‑being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
At Southern NSW Local Health District, we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated, inclusion is part of everyday practice, and our people are supported to succeed. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, LGBTIQ+ people, and others who bring diverse experiences and perspectives to our workforce.
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 estelle.roberts1@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier‑free application process.
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. www.immi.gov.au
NSW Health acknowledges the people of the many traditional countries and language groups of New South Wales. It acknowledges the wisdom of Elders past and present, and pays respect to all Aboriginal communities of today.

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