At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead daily operations of health services for people in custody, ensuring quality care.
- Company: Western Health, a leading healthcare provider in Melbourne’s diverse West.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible work options, and wellbeing programs.
- Other info: Join a collaborative team dedicated to continuous improvement and innovation.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on community health and support diverse populations.
- Qualifications: Strong communication, negotiation skills, and focus on patient outcomes.
The predicted salary is between 82800 - 101200 $ per year.
The Operations Manager, Custodial Health, provides leadership of the day-to-day operations of the Primary Health and Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) service at the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre (DPFC), ensuring the service is safe, accessible, responsive, efficient and appropriately resourced to meet the care needs of people in custody. Leading a multidisciplinary service, the Operations Manager plays a pivotal role in ensuring that people in custody at DPFC receive an accessible and empowering experience of care in a complex and changing environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Ensuring effective daily operations to support the delivery of care.
- Optimising conditions for service access.
- Ensuring provision of high-quality care.
- Overseeing performance.
- Working collaboratively with Corrections Victoria and other stakeholders.
About You:
- Highly developed communication, negotiation and collaboration skills.
- Strong focus on patient outcomes.
- Innovative.
- Accountable.
About Western Health:
Western Health is the leading healthcare provider in Melbourne’s West - one of Australia’s fastest-growing and most culturally and socioeconomically diverse regions. More than 13,000 employees help deliver a comprehensive range of services across our hospitals, community, correctional, and home-based settings. These services include acute tertiary care, emergency and intensive care, medical and surgical specialties, mental health and wellbeing, subacute care, ambulatory care, primary care, home-based services, and residential aged care. We are committed to driving innovation and sustainability that improves health outcomes for our community.
Why Join Us?
- Competitive salaries, flexible work options, and wellbeing programs.
- Scholarships and grants to support ongoing learning.
- Access personalised pathways through the Western Health Learning Academy.
- Opportunities for postgraduate study, clinical education, and mentorship.
- Make a difference through compassionate care in a diverse, inclusive workforce.
- Work in a collaborative, innovative team focused on continuous improvement and excellence.
If you are currently employed at Western Health, please ensure you sign in through the 'Employee Login' via the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page via the intranet before applying.
Western Health is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from people of all genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people with lived experience that strengthens their ability to do this work.
Western Health acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land and pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. We celebrate, value and include people of all backgrounds, genders, sexualities, cultures, bodies and abilities.
Operations Manager in Melbourne employer: Western Health
Western Health is an exceptional employer located in Melbourne's West, offering a dynamic and inclusive work environment where you can truly make a difference in the community. With competitive salaries, flexible work options, and a strong commitment to employee growth through diverse education programs, you will thrive in a culture that values collaboration and innovation. Join a dedicated team of over 13,000 professionals focused on delivering high-quality healthcare services while enjoying opportunities for personal and professional development.
