Chief Executive Officer

Chief Executive Officer – Dudley Private and Ramsay Surgical Centre, Orange

The Opportunity

Ramsay Health Care is seeking an accomplished executive to lead as Chief Executive Officer of Dudley Private and Ramsay Surgical Centre in Orange; a leading private health service over two locations in the Central Tablelands of New South Wales. The CEO will drive the hospital's strategic direction, operational performance and stakeholder relationships. This pivotal role requires strong commercial acumen, extensive healthcare experience and a collaborative leadership style. Reporting to the NSW State Operations Manager and supported by the Director of Clinical Services and Director of Finance, you will inspire teams to deliver outstanding patient care and customer service while guiding the organisation through key strategic initiatives.

What You Will Bring

The ideal candidate will hold tertiary qualifications in Health, Business or Management, complemented by relevant postgraduate studies. You will bring extensive experience leading healthcare operations within a commercial environment, with a proven record in strategic planning, change management, and financial performance oversight. Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills are essential, along with a thorough understanding of healthcare funding models and regulatory requirements applicable to health. You will demonstrate proven leadership, a collaborative style, and the ability to deliver results in a dynamic, service-focused environment.

Essential Criteria:

• Extensive experience in senior management or executive hospital leadership.
• Proven ability to build strong, collaborative stakeholder relationships.
• Exceptional business development, leadership, communication and negotiation skills.
• Demonstrated success in driving quality improvement and leading organisational change.
• Advanced expertise in financial management and performance oversight.
• Strong track record in team building, talent development and fostering high-performance cultures.
• Tertiary qualifications in Business or Management.

About The Hospitals

Dudley Private Hospital with 62 beds, offers a wide range of medical, surgical, rehabilitation and psychiatric services, supported by four Operating Theatres, including a Cath Lab. Alongside general medical and surgical beds, it includes 27 licensed rehabilitation beds and a 15-bed mental health unit. Recognised for its steadfast commitment to customer service, staff satisfaction and quality improvement, Dudley Private Hospital holds a distinguished reputation within the community.

Ramsay Surgical Centre Orange, formerly Orange Private Hospital, offers short-stay hospital services for patients undergoing treatments that do not require an overnight stay. Situated on level 4 of the Bloomfield Medical Centre building, the site features operating theatres, recovery areas, a central sterile supply department and a pre-admission area.

Benefits

• An extensive benefits package that recognises and rewards your valuable contributions, while supporting your overall well-being.
• Enhance your career trajectory through a wealth of professional development initiatives and clearly defined pathways for advancement, empowering you to realise your full potential within our organisation.
• Enjoy access to a premier rewards platform that offers exceptional discounts and privileges from renowned retailers, enriching your lifestyle both personally and professionally.
• Embrace the opportunity to drive transformative change in the delivery of high-quality healthcare services, making a significant contribution to the evolution of our industry for the better.

About Ramsay Health Care

Ramsay Health Care is a leading global provider of private hospitals and primary care clinics, with more than 70 facilities across Australia and a team of 35,000 dedicated employees. Since 1964, we've been committed to delivering exceptional patient care, guided by The Ramsay Way philosophy of "People Caring for People."

We're proud to be recognised as an employer of choice, with a strong focus on employee wellbeing, professional development and long-term career growth. As we continue to grow, we remain dedicated to creating a bright future – for our people and the communities we serve.

To Apply

All applications should include your CV outlining your experience and skills in line with the above criteria. Applications close Friday 24th October 2025. Applications made by recruitment agencies will not be considered.

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