
Deputy Director, Operations
1 day ago
Alfred Health
Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services. On 1 January 2026, Alfred Health will come together with Kooweerup Regional Health Service, Peninsula Health, Bass Coast Health and Gippsland Southern Health Service to create Bayside Health, a newly merged health service with more than 22,000 employees caring for a community of over 1.2 million Victorians. The new health service will provide people with the best possible care with services that support them throughout their lives. The merger will also strengthen our workforce, providing new training, education and career opportunities. Subject to final approval on 1 January 2026, all employees from the five health services will transfer to Bayside Health.
- Permanent position
- Full time (80 hours per fortnight + monthly ADO)
- Div/Clinical Director (8A Campus) (RN61)
- Located at Paula Fox Melanoma & Cancer Centre
- Great staff benefits
The Department
The Alfred Cancer Program is responsible for the overall delivery of a comprehensive cancer service which involves a number of clinical areas and units including; Medical Oncology, Clinical Haematology, Bone Marrow Transplant, Apheresis, State-wide Haemophilia Service, Radiation Oncology, Clinical Trials, Palliative Care and the Victorian Melanoma Service. Alfred Cancer's mission is working together to provide comprehensive patient centered, quality care through investment, research and innovation.
The Role
The Deputy Director of Nursing & Operations – Alfred Cancer is a key leadership role, responsible for the operational and nursing management of cancer services across Alfred Health.
Working closely with the Director of Operations and Program Director, this role ensures the delivery of high-quality, cost-effective services. The Deputy Director will oversee patient access strategies, operational leadership, workforce planning and clinical governance initiatives, ensuring services are responsive to patient demand and organisational priorities.
Qualifications and Experience Required
- Registration with AHPRA as a nurse with tertiary healthcare qualifications (masters/postgraduate qualification in health/business management)
- Demonstrated leadership experience in large, complex healthcare programs
- Strong clinical governance capability and a record of service improvement
- Experience in operational and strategic planning, financial management, and workforce leadership
- Proven ability to manage complex organisational change
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills across diverse stakeholder groups
Staff Benefits
- Salary packaging & novated leasing through Maxxia
- Flexible health insurance coverage through HCF Health Insurance
- Onsite car & bike parking opportunities, deducted pre-tax
- Fantastic onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred through ProSport health and fitness
- Childcare services at The Alfred managed by KU Children's Services
If applicable, please specify specific requirements that you require in your cover letter or CV.
For enquiries regarding this position, please contact Ellen Heywood, Director of Operations – Alfred Cancer on or
Applications close 11pm AEDT, Thursday 30th October 2025.
We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and people of all genders, sexualities, and cultural backgrounds.
If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application materials, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.
In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department's risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.
Website:
Video
-
Deputy Director of Research
3 weeks ago
Melbourne, Australia St Vincent's Health Australia Full timeDeputy Director of Research page is loaded Deputy Director of Research Apply locations VIC - Melbourne, CBD & Inner Suburbs time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday time left to apply End Date: September 25, 2025 (27 days left to apply) job requisition id JR144227 Job Description: - Exciting opportunity to lead and develop excellent performance...
-
Assistant Deputy Director of Pharmacy: Moorabbin
2 weeks ago
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Monash Health Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per yearMonash Health is a great place to workMonash Health is Victoria's largest and most comprehensive health service. For more than 170 years, Monash Health and its predecessors have provided safe, high-quality healthcare and service for people at every life stage.To see first-hand what our colleagues think about working here, take a look at the following short...
-
Deputy Director of Research
4 weeks ago
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia St Vincent's Health Australia Full timeDeputy Director of Research page is loadedDeputy Director of ResearchApply locations VIC - Melbourne, CBD & Inner Suburbs time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday time left to apply End Date: September 25, 2025 (27 days left to apply) job requisition id JR144227Job Description:Exciting opportunity to lead and develop excellent performance across St...
-
Assistant Deputy Director of Pharmacy: Moorabbin
2 weeks ago
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Advanced Pharmacy Australia Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per yearDescriptionMonash Health is a great place to workMonash Health is Victoria's largest and most comprehensive health service. For more than 170 years, Monash Health and its predecessors have provided safe, high-quality healthcare and service for people at every life stage.To see first-hand what our colleagues think about working here, take a look at the...
-
Deputy Director of Research
2 weeks ago
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne Full time $92,000 - $102,653 per yearExciting opportunity to lead and develop excellent performance across St Vincent's hospitalsFlexible working arrangements availableFull time, permanent role with convenient Fitzroy locationBetter and fairer care. Always.St Vincent's has been a leader in Australia's health and aged care landscape for more than 165 years. Since our founders, the Sisters of...
-
Melbourne City Centre, Australia Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Full timeTHE ROLE The Director, Office of the Deputy Secretary, Fairer Victoria, Engagement and Coordination (FVEC) oversees the functions of the Office of the Deputy Secretary, including strategic advice to the Deputy Secretary, divisional finance and reporting guidance, divisional grants reform and coordination. Reporting to the Deputy Secretary, the Director works...
-
Deputy Operations Manager
1 day ago
Melbourne, Australia Alfred Health Full time**Alfred Health** Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services. - **Permanent position**: - ** Full time (76 hours per fortnight)**: - **...
-
Melbourne, Australia Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Full timeLocation: Melbourne | CBD Job type: Full time / 6 months Organisation: Department of Families, Fairness and Housing **Salary**: $207,116 - $267,445 Occupation: Executive Management Reference: VG/DFFH/FVEC/603877 The Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH) works hard to create equal opportunities for all Victorians to live a safe, respected...
-
Deputy Director
2 weeks ago
Melbourne, Australia Fisher Leadership Full timePrestigious medical leadership role making a contribution to public health, safety and justice - Continuously improve and expand high quality medical services - Implement and embed robust system of clinical governance **The Position** The Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine (VIFM) seeks to appoint a talented and appropriately experienced Deputy...
-
Director, Office of The Deputy Secretary, First
2 weeks ago
Melbourne, Australia Department of Premier and Cabinet Full timeLocation: Melbourne | CBD Job type: Full time / 3 years Organisation: Department of Premier and Cabinet **Salary**: $207,116 - $267,445 Occupation: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander services Reference: VG/VG/1653049 The Department of Premier and Cabinet (DPC) helps the government achieve its strategic objectives by supporting the Premier, Deputy...