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$182,954.00 - $168,256.50 per annum + 12% super & salary packaging | Temporary Full-Time until 31 March 2027 | Shellharbour Hospital (SHH) | REQ682749 | Grade: Health Manager Level 4 | Applications close: 20 August 2026
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The Operations Manager is a member of the Mental Health Executive and reports to the Director Mental Health. They provide leadership, guidance, supervision and management of the following Mental Health Services. The adult inpatient services at Shellharbour Hospital, adult community and inpatient mental health services in the Shoalhaven, community rehabilitation across the District and some specialist services throughout the region.
These are complex services that sit across multiple sites and the role is supported by the Shoalhaven Adult Mental Health Service Manager.
The Operations Manager has responsibility for clinical service delivery, risk and incident management, financial management and human resource within the portfolio. This is achieved in collaboration with the Mental Health Services Clinical Director, Director of Nursing, Senior Manager Allied Health, Operations Manager Wollongong and Specialist Mental Health Services and other members of the MHS Executive team. The incumbent will be required to participate in a roster of on-call for the mental health services
For more information and to view the position classification, see the Position Description here.
A little about us.
Shellharbour Hospital is a busy acute care facility which provides emergency services, elective surgical services, general medicine, antenatal and primary family health care, satellite renal dialysis, and adolescent and adult mental health services on site. It's an accredited healthcare facility with the Australian Council on Health Care Standards (ACHS) and is recognised as providing a high standard of care to the community.
Located on the beautiful South Coast of NSW, Shellharbour is known for its spectacular coastal scenery and is only a little over a 1.5 hour drive from Sydney.
Benefits of working with ISLHD.
We understand that balancing career aspirations with the demand of the everyday, as well as maintaining a healthy work-life balance, can be a challenge. To help with this, we offer a range of benefits which include:
- Allocated Days Off (ADO) - once a month take a paid day off (eligible full-time employees)
- Salary packaging - less tax and more take-home pay
- Novated leasing - lease a car and pay for all running costs out of your pre-taxed salary (eligible full-time employees)
- Fitness Passport - discounted gym membership that both you and your family can enjoy (eligible employees)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - free confidential and professional assistance for staff and their families
- Career progression, professional development and secondment opportunities
Apply now by reading the Position Description, then, using our online portal, submit a resume and answer the selection criteria within the application. In addition, please note you must have the following essential requirements:
Applicable vaccination requirements for a Category A role.- Holding relevant tertiary qualifications and/or working towards or equivalent experience.
- Unrestricted Class C Driver’s licence and willingness to travel to sites across the Illawarra Shoalhaven Region and other areas as required.
This is a temporary leave relief position until 31 March 2027 with the possibility of extension.
ISLHD is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
ISLHD is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and wellbeing of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
Need more information or help applying?
Visit the ISLHD website for application tips, to learn more about ISLHD and other important application information.
Visit the Stepping Up website here. Stepping Up supports Aboriginal people to navigate the recruitment process and find a career or employment in NSW Health.
Visit The Welcome Experience website here. The Welcome Experience is a free service supporting essential workers (and their families) who are considering applying for or have accepted a job in regional NSW.
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ISLHD acknowledges that our health district is located on the unceded lands of the Aboriginal people who are the Traditional Custodians of the NSW South Coast.
