Operations Manager

Employment Type: Temporary Part Time - Until 30 June 2026

Location: Negotiable within Illawarra and Southern NSW / Murrumbidgee with hybrid work available

Position Classification: Health Manager Level 2

Remuneration: $ $65.37 per hour

Hours Per Week: 24 hours

Requisition ID: REQ597146

Applications Close: Wednesday 20 August 2025

Interview Information: Scheduled within 10 days of closing

The Welcome Experience

We know how incredible a life and career in regional NSW can be and we want to make that possibility easier for essential workers and their families who are considering making the move. Whether it's just an initial enquiry, or you're ready to pack your bags, The Welcome Experience can provide local advice on what life is like in regional NSW. Workers will be provided with concierge-like service and information tailored to the specific needs of each individual or family.

A team member from the NSW Government - Department of Regional NSW called a Local Connector will discuss the concerns, questions and needs of each individual and connect them with the right people and services, to ensure their move and transition into the community is as easy as possible.

To find out more on what it is like to live and work in Regional NSW click here The Welcome Experience. and register your details via The Welcome Experience registration.

Where you'll be working

Murrumbidgee LHD covers almost 125,243km2. We provide public health services to approximately 243,228 people across the Riverina, Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area and the South Western Slopes of NSW. As the largest employer in the region, we have over 5000 healthcare staff working across 33 hospitals and 12 primary healthcare centres. We're supported by hundreds of volunteers who make an invaluable contribution to enriching the lives of people in our care.

Southern NSW Local Health District covers a large area of the southern half of NSW. Surrounding the ACT on three sides and all the way down to the Victorian border, it extends from the pristine beaches of the NSW South Coast, the farmlands of the Southern Tablelands, across the picturesque Great Dividing Range and the spectacular Snowy Mountains. We have 18 facilities and our hospitals take care of more than 200,000 people. As we are a major local employer, our staff are a part of our local communities. To find out more on what it is like to live and work in Southern NSW LHD click here – We Are Southern

What you'll be doing

Health Answers is a partnership which aims to improve regional health by supporting research and evidence development, promoting service and academic collaboration and promoting the swift translation of research into health care practice. This position works closely with health sector and university partners to support the Director in progressing the implementation of the Health ANSWERS strategic direction.

What we offer:

• Salary Packaging – up to $9k for living expenses + $2.6k meal & entertainment + Novated leasing
• Corporate Health and Fitness program
• 12% Superannuation on top of your gross income
• Annual Leave Loading

Selection Criteria:

• Tertiary qualification in a relevant area (Business administration, Management or other relevant qualification) or equivalent industry experience. Experience in the health sector is an advantage, but is not essential.
• Demonstrated experience in managing and coordinating daily operations, administrative tasks, and support services, whilst ensuring compliance with organisational policies and procedures.
• Capability to support strategic planning and implementation of initiatives through research, analysis, and providing comprehensive administrative support to senior management.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and coordinate workflows to balance administrative service needs with business priorities. This includes organising a large volume of documents / information whilst ensuring accuracy, confidentiality, and security of sensitive information.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively liaise with a diverse range of stakeholders, prepare detailed reports, and manage correspondence.
• Experience in coordinating and managing projects, including tracking timelines, deliverables, and outcomes, and ensuring effective team collaboration.
• Ability to assist in budget preparation and monitoring, track financial expenditures, and ensure compliance with institutional financial policies and procedures.
• 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.

Southern NSW Local Health District is committed to building a workforce that reflects the community it serves. We strive to deliver responsive healthcare by fostering a workplace that values lived experience and celebrates diversity. Our workplace is inclusive, respectful, collaborative and safe. We warmly welcome people of diverse backgrounds to apply for a role at Southern. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people of all age groups people with caring responsibilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disability, people who identify as LGBTIQ+, and people who identify as neurodivergent.

Applicants can request reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. Please contact the hiring manager below should you require assistance.

If you are an Aboriginal person and seek support in applying for a role, please visit the Stepping Up website, which has been designed to support Aboriginal job applicants in applying for positions at NSW Health. Visit: Stepping up

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.

Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases

This is a Category 'A' position, please read and understand NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015

All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in this policy. OASV requirements also include proof of vaccination against influenza and is compulsory for NSW Staff that enter any Residential Aged Care Facility (RACF) or who work in NSW Health owned and operated RACFs.

Australian Work Rights

Please note that to apply for this position you must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident of Australia or be able to independently and legally live and work in Australia by way of your own Temporary Visa. For more information, please see

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