Operational Manager

• Casual position: Rotational shift work, including out of hours work including afternoons, nights and weekend work.
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The Opportunity

As our Operational Manager, you will fulfil a key leadership role that is accountable for the efficient and effective management of all human and material resources within Clinical Services. This will see you responsible for planning, implementing and evaluating practices, processes and services within our site.

You will manage the clinical flow and oversee hospital operations after hours, including weekday afternoons, nights and weekends.

In this role you will work with and support other managers in achieving excellence in care delivery in line with best practice and legislative requirements. This is a hands-on role requiring an exceptional candidate that can lead, coach, and inspire others through their actions and work alongside our team of clinical employees.

About You

To succeed in this role, you will be an experienced Registered Nurse with a broad range of clinical skills. Your positive attitude will enable you to work effectively alongside our team of professionals and independently as required. In addition, you will thrive in a fast-paced environment with the ability to care for our patients in line with our Ramsay core values.

• Current registration with AHPRA
• Minimum 5 years nursing experience in an acute care setting
• Tertiary qualifications in Nursing and extensive clinical skills and experience
• Sound understanding of contemporary Human Resources Management practices
• Ability to effectively plan and manage financial, human and material resources
• Ability to act as an effective role model in the area of clinical practice
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated understanding of current relevant guidelines, regulations and standards

Desirable

• Ability to lead and motivate others
• Post graduate qualifications in a clinical specialty area
• Post graduate qualifications in Health Administration and/or Management
• Previous experience in a management position
• Sound Computer skills in MS Office programs (Word, Excel & Outlook)

What's in it for you?

Professional Advancement: Recognition, Rewards, Professional Development, and Employee referral programs. Free access to LinkedIn Learning, education scholarships and the Ramsay Leadership Academy to support career progression.

Discounts: Ramsay Rewards - Access great deals at over 100+ major retailers. Hospital, Allied Health & Pharmacy discounts - you'll pay less for hospital cover and receive higher extras limits for things like General and Major Dental.

Health and Wellbeing: Flexible work opportunities with the ability to have a say in your roster, Flexible Leave Program, and a free Employee Assistance Program offering access to confidential counselling, coaching and support 24/7.

Leisure/Social/Financial: Discounts for leisure travel with selected Hotels, salary sacrifice opportunities e.g., airport lounge membership, self-education expenses, novated leasing and more.

The Hospital

Wollongong Private Hospital is a 171-bed private hospital set in the heart of Wollongong's Medical Precinct. It features state of the art equipment, facilities and patient services setting a benchmark for healthcare facilities in the Illawarra. Wollongong Private Hospital provides all major services including an intensive care unit, ten operating theatres, cardiac and vascular Labs and an Endoscopy suite. Surgical specialties include Cardiothoracic surgery, Orthopaedics, Neurosurgery, interventional cardiology, Ophthalmology, ENT, Bariatric, Head and Neck, Gynaecological, Urology, Colorectal, upper GI, General, Vascular and Plastics.

The Hospital is owned and operated by Ramsay Health Care, a global operator of private hospitals and primary care clinics with over 70 Australian sites employing over 34,000 people. We have been focused on delivering high-quality patient care and practising the Ramsay Way philosophy of 'People Caring for People' since 1964.

Requirements

• Must provide aNational Police Check conducted within the previous 12 months
• According to the role, Ramsay may require a Working-With-Children check and proof of immunisation against infectious diseases.

To Apply

All applications must be lodged online. Applications made by recruitment agencies will not be considered.

For enquiries, please contact Caroline Wilson via,

Applications Close: 17th October 2025

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