General Manager, Blacktown and Mt Druitt Hospitals

**General Manager - Blacktown and Mount Druitt Hospitals**

**Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD)**

**Band 1**

**General Manager - Blacktown and Mount Druitt Hospitals**

Join our **_Blacktown & Mount Druitt Hospitals team_** at **_Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD)_** for an exciting opportunity and help shape the future of health in New South Wales
- **Leadership Opportunity**:Lead a major dual-site hospital network through a transformative redevelopment and transition to tertiary referral hospital status
- **Community Impact**: Deliver high quality healthcare services to one of Australia’s most diverse and rapidly growing populations, with a strong focus on culturally responsive care and community engagement.
- **Executive Influence**:Work closely with a developing executive team and shape the leadership culture across both sites, with significant scope to build capability and drive innovation.

This role will be located in **Blacktown & Mount Druitt**

**About this role**

As General Manager, you will be responsible for the strategic and operational leadership of both Blacktown and Mount Druitt Hospitals, overseeing a combined service of circa 534 beds, with a further 60 beds to be added through redevelopment. You will lead a workforce of approximately 3,000 staff, manage a budget in excess of $400 million, and play a pivotal role in the transition of services to an A1 hospital model and $120M redevelopment.

You will report to the Executive Director of Operations, WSLHD, and work closely with a committed site and LHD Executive Leadership Team, including the Directors of Nursing, Medical Services, HR, and Allied Health.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Drive operational performance and service delivery across both hospital campuses.
- Lead the implementation of major capital redevelopment projects and service transformation.
- Foster a culture of innovation, safety, and continuous improvement.
- Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including clinicians, community leaders, and government partners.
- Champion equity, access, and culturally responsive care in one of NSW’s most diverse regions.

For further information, download the role description.

**About you**

You are a seasoned health executive with:

- Proven experience leading complex hospital operations or health services.
- A track record of delivering large-scale transformation and service improvement.
- Strong financial and workforce management capabilities.
- Exceptional stakeholder engagement and leadership skills.
- A collaborative, values-driven leadership style and a passion for public health.
- Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or equivalent experience_ is an Essential Requirement_

**Why Join Us?***:

- Strategic Impact**:Lead a major hospital network through a once-in-a-generation transformation.
- **Community Focus**: Serve a vibrant, multicultural population with high community engagement.
- **Supportive Leadership**:Join a forward-thinking executive team committed to excellence and equity.
- **Career Growth**:Contribute to a high-profile health district with strong links to teaching, research, and innovation.

Please review the role description and submit your up-to-date resume and a brief cover letter including a short statement in response to the two target questions (1-2 pages total)

1. Blacktown and Mount Druitt Hospitals serve one of the most culturally diverse communities in Australia. How have you successfully engaged with diverse clinical and non-clinical teams to drive service improvement?
2. With a budget exceeding $400 million and over 3,000 staff across two sites, how do you as the leader of the organisation ensure there is a continued focus across operational performance, financial accountability, and quality outcomes?

**Closing Date: Sunday, 17 August 2025 (11:59pm)**

**Our commitment to diversity and inclusion**

At the Ministry of Health, we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and flexible environment which reflects the community and customers we serve. We actively promote the employment of women, people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

To be eligible for employment in these roles you must be an Australian citizen, or a permanent resident, or a New Zealand citizen, or hold a valid visa with permission to work in Australia.

**Additional information**
- This recruitment may be used to create a Talent Pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.
- Please note the selection process will include a range of comparative assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role.