Hospital Coordinator

Company Description

Hospital Coordinator – Animal Referral Hospital Homebush

Full Time position Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM (on-site)

Are you ready to take on a strategic leadership role in one of Australia's largest and oldest specialist and emergency veterinary hospitals?

In this newly created role ARH Homebush is seeking a Hospital Coordinator to lead our Nursing and Animal Attendant teams. This innovative and high-impact position reports directly to senior hospital management and plays a critical role in driving hospital-wide success. You'll be responsible for managing clinical teams, shaping care delivery, and ensuring exceptional outcomes for patients and staff alike.

About ARH Homebush

Established over 25 years ago as one of Australia's first multidisciplinary Specialist and Emergency veterinary hospitals, ARH Homebush has proudly operated from its current location for the past 17 years. We are a cornerstone of veterinary excellence in Sydney, offering 24/7 care and a collaborative, high-performance clinical environment.

Our hospital features:

• Advanced diagnostic imaging: High-field MRI, CT, Fluoroscopy, Endoscopy, and Ultrasound
• Purpose-built ICU and three fully equipped operating theatres
• Integrated technology platforms including RX Works and SmartFlow for seamless patient management
• A dedicated seminar centre to support ongoing training, education, and professional development

Your Role as Hospital Coordinator

This new role in our hospital team will hold overall responsibility and authority for the Nursing and Animal Attendant cohorts across the hospital. This role is central to ensuring operational excellence, clinical consistency, and team development, while aligning care delivery with our medical identity and strategic goals.

Key Responsibilities in this role:

Strategic Clinical Leadership

• Lead daily hospital rounds and morning huddles (Mon–Fri)
• Collaborate with senior nursing leaders and department heads
• Develop and maintain SOPs for predictable, repeatable care
• Partner with the Clinical Director to align care delivery with our medical identity
• Promote a Sydney-wide approach to care methodologies across ARH sites

Team Management & Development

• Recruit, induct, develop, and retain nursing talent through structured career planning
• Foster a high-performing, collaborative team culture
• Resource & Workflow Planning
• Create and manage a master roster aligned with budget forecasts
• Balance resources across departments to meet changing demands
• Manage referral coordination directly or through delegation
• Collaborate with Radiographer, Anaesthetist, and other departments to optimise workflow

Policy & Compliance

• Ensure adherence to hospital policies, procedures, and legal requirements
• Contribute to policy development and procedural improvements
• Communication & Problem Solving
• Support team members in problem-solving and change implementation
• Maintain professionalism and confidentiality across all interactions

About You

You're a confident, collaborative leader with a strong background in clinical and team management. You thrive in dynamic environments and are passionate about delivering consistent, high-quality care.

• Veterinary nursing qualifications or veterinary degree
• Experience in hospital coordination or team leadership in a Specialist Hospital essential
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills

What We Offer

• Competitive Salary + generous leave entitlements
• Support and access to ongoing education and leadership training
• Paid parental leave (6 weeks) and flexible return-to-work options
• Free annual flu vaccinations and 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (LifeWorks)
• Discounts for your pets across Petbarn stores and Greencross clinics
• Uniforms provided
• Opportunity to attend the Annual Greencross Conference in October here in Sydney - One of the largest Veterinary conferences held annually across Australia and New Zealand

Ready to Lead with Purpose? This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of high-level veterinary care in Sydney. Apply now Join an innovative team and make a lasting impact