Cclhd - Manager Surgical Services Improvement

**Employment Type**: Temporary Full Time till May 2027
**Position Classification**: Health Manager Level 3
**Remuneration**:Commencing from $127,150.00 per annum
**Hours Per Week**:38
**Location**: Gosford Hospital
**Requisition ID**: REQ603986
**Applications Close**: Sunday, 14 September 2025 at 11.59pm

Are you a visionary leader with a passion for transforming surgical care? Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) is seeking a dynamic Manager Surgical Services Improvement to shape the future of surgical care for one of Australia's fastest-growing regions.

**About the Opportunity**

The Manager, Surgical Services Improvement will drive the rollout of the Surgical Services Plan 2024-2029 - a bold and transformative roadmap designed to reshape the planned surgical patient journey across the Central Coast Local Health District. This is a rare and exciting opportunity to step into a brand-new leadership role, where your vision and expertise will directly influence how surgical care is delivered for years to come.

You will be supported by the Strategic Surgical Planning Committee, working alongside senior leaders and clinicians to drive innovation, improve access, and deliver lasting impact for patients and communities across our region.

This is your chance to:

- ** Redesign the surgical patient journey** from referral to recovery - improving outcomes, streamlining access, and enhancing patient experience.
- ** Lead multidisciplinary collaboration** across integrated booking unit, surgical and procedural departments, inpatient wards, and theatres at both Gosford and Wyong Hospitals.
- ** Drive innovative service improvement**for a wide range of surgical specialties including ENT, General Surgery, Gynaecology, Orthopaedics, Urology, Endoscopy and more.
- ** Solve complex challenges** in access, flow, workforce planning, and resource optimisation - all while delivering high-quality care for a growing and ageing population.

For more information about this role, please view the Position Description.

**About You**
- You bring relevant qualifications or equivalent experience, with a strong understanding of planned surgical care in public health.
- You have successfully led change and quality improvement projects in complex health settings, particularly in surgical services.
- You are a skilled collaborator, able to engage diverse stakeholders and drive outcomes across multidisciplinary teams.
- You have sharp analytical skills and can manage multiple priorities while evaluating service performance and improvement.
- You are passionate about improving care systems, with a commitment to clinical governance, safety, and patient-centred outcomes.

Applicants must have current work rights in Australia or be a permanent resident or citizen. Unfortunately, we cannot consider applicants who do not meet this requirement.

**Benefits**
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Work-Life Balance**: Enjoy an accrued day off each month,17.5% annual leave loading, and paid parental leave.
- ** Financial Benefits**:Boost your take-home pay with salary packaging, save on car costs with novated leasing, and access relocation assistance.
- ** Health & Wellbeing**:Stay active with discounted gym memberships (Fitness Passport), free flu vaccinations, telehealth support, and confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) counselling for you and your family. Plus, access discounted private health insurance.
- ** Career Growth**: Advance your career with free professional development courses and secondment opportunities.

**Need more information?**
Jude Constable
**Phone**: 4320 2853

**Working for Central Coast Local Health District - NSW Health**

Central Coast Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.

Central Coast Local Health District is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

**Vaccination Requirements**

All NSW Health workers are required to comply with the Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy Directive. This includes:
**Category A positions**: Mandatory evidence of protection against specified infectious diseases, including annual influenza vaccination and tuberculosis assessment.
**Category B positions**: Vaccination is recommended but not mandatory.

Applicants must provide appropriate evidence of compliance prior to commencement. For detailed information, please refer to the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Policy.

NSW Health strongly recommends all workers stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations as per the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation guidelines. However, COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment.

**Additional Information**

An Eligibility List (E-List) or talent pool may be created from this recruitment episode to assist in filling future permanent, temporary, or casual full-time and part-time positions