At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead operations at a major hospital, ensuring high-quality patient care and strategic initiatives.
- Company: Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, a respected leader in healthcare since 1882.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, paid parental leave, professional development, and wellness support.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace with ongoing career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in healthcare while leading a dedicated team.
- Qualifications: Tertiary qualifications in health management and strong analytical skills required.
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time; 40 hours per week
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 5
Remuneration: $180,279 - $201,662 per annum + Superannuation
Location: Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ703257
About the Role
Royal Prince Alfred (RPA) Hospital is a major metropolitan tertiary referral hospital and a principal provider of specialist healthcare. The Director of Operations provides executive leadership across Royal Prince Alfred Hospital and acts under delegated authority of the General Manager to drive organisational performance, operational excellence, and strategic initiatives that support the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred healthcare services.
This position will lead, guide and manage the Director of Operations portfolio, providing strategic and operational leadership and exercising a high level of clinical expertise to ensure the delivery of safe, high-quality patient care at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, consistent with NSW Health and Sydney Local Health District (SLHD) policies, procedures and standards.
The position provides strategic leadership on complex organisational matters and works closely with the RPA Executive to achieve strategic priorities and performance outcomes.
Ideal Candidate
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in health service management with a clinical background or relevant equivalent work experience in clinical operations, or a combination of study and work experience.
- High level analytical and problem solving skills that enable reporting on complex issues, sound decision making, timely responses and creative solutions.
- Proven performance in managing and resolving strategic, policy and operational issues and performance management systems of a complex and contentious nature.
Benefits and Perks!
- Additional public holiday during the Christmas period to enjoy with family and friends.
- Paid Parental Leave and Annual Leave Loading.
- Maximise your earnings with Salary Packaging, Novated Leasing, and a Meal Entertainment Allowance.
- Access ongoing professional development opportunities through Sydney Education, including free courses, qualifications, and coaching programs.
- Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services available for employees and their immediate families.
- Enjoy discounted Fitness Passport membership and access to free telehealth nutrition and wellness support from qualified professionals.
This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.
Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health
SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions.
If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.
Applications Close: 10 November 2026
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