General Manager

**Drive change, support your team, and shape the future of care in Belmont**

**Employment Type**: Permanent Full Time
**Position Classification**: Health Manager Level 5
**Remuneration**: $166,678 - $186,448 Per Annum + Salary Packaging
**Hours Per Week**: 40
**Requisition ID**:REQ583042

**Applications Close: Sunday, 29th June 2025**

**Are you ready to lead with purpose and drive meaningful change in healthcare delivery?**

Belmont District Hospital is seeking a dynamic and visionary General Manager to oversee the daily operations and strategic direction of a key facility within the Hunter New England Local Health District. This is more than a leadership role - it’s an opportunity to transform health outcomes for a growing coastal community.

**About the Role**:
As General Manager, you will take the helm of Belmont District Hospital, leading multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality, patient-focused care. Your leadership will extend beyond the walls of the hospital, shaping services that meet the evolving needs of the local population while ensuring operational efficiency and clinical excellence.
You will be well-supported by a collaborative and engaged Executive Leadership Team, working in partnership to deliver on district-wide strategic priorities, foster a culture of continuous improvement, and ensure alignment across services.

**Key Responsibilities include**:

- Drive service improvement and innovation across clinical and support functions
- Build and maintain strong partnerships with clinicians, community leaders, and local health stakeholders
- Champion a culture of safety, inclusion, and continuous learning
- Oversee resource and workforce planning to ensure sustainability and responsiveness

**Why Join Us?**
- Impact - Influence care models and service delivery across the hospital and broader health network
- Lifestyle - Live and work in a beautiful lakeside region with access to Newcastle, beaches, and nature
- Support - Work within a progressive health district committed to leadership development and innovation
- Community - Lead in a setting where your contribution is both visible and deeply valued

**What We’re Looking For**:

- Senior-level experience in hospital or health service management
- A track record of transformational leadership in complex health environments
- Strong communication, stakeholder engagement, and problem-solving skills
- A deep commitment to equity, quality, and community health outcomes

**More**Benefits:

- Salary packaging options - Access up to $11,600 in tax-free salary packaging options, plus additional savings through novated leasing.
- Fitness Passport - Enjoy discounted gym and fitness memberships for you and your family to support your health and well-being.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Confidential counselling and support services available to both staff and their immediate family members.

**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.
- Experience in executive level management of health services with a significant background in health service administration including development and change management at a senior level.
- Eligible to drive in NSW.

**Need more information?**

**Information for Applicants**:
We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.

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.

Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.

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