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YOUR ROLE IN OUR FUTURE
Operations Director – Ambulatory Services
Ongoing, Full-Time | 80 hours per fortnight + monthly ADO
Reports to: Chief Operating Officer
An exciting opportunity exists for an exceptional leader to join Peter Mac as Operations Director – Ambulatory Services.
In this senior leadership role, you will be responsible for the operational performance and delivery of high-quality care across the Ambulatory Division, working in close partnership with the Clinical Director of Ambulatory Services and Deputy Director of Nursing (Ambulatory).
Key areas of responsibility include:
- Day Therapy
- Peter Mac @ Home
- Specialist Clinics (ECHO Lab, Respiratory Lab, See & Treat, Diabetes Nurse Educator) and Outpatient Pathology
- Specialist Clinics Administration
- Dental Oncology
- Familial Cancer Centre
- Symptom and Urgent Review Clinic (SURC)
- Patient Navigators
- Internal Medicine
You will lead the delivery of safe, high-quality clinical services while ensuring efficient patient access and flow, strong financial performance, and effective business and operational planning. The role also oversees contractual and administrative functions across the division.
About You
You are an experienced and values-driven leader with a strong track record of building and leading high-performing teams in complex healthcare environments. You bring:
- A relevant health degree
- Significant senior leadership experience in public health services
- Demonstrated ability to drive service excellence, operational performance, and patient-centred care
Salary will be discussed with the successful candidate.
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally, including:· Generous salary packaging to increase your take-home pay
- Discounted health insurance and eye care
- A comprehensive health and wellbeing program
- Public transport options at our doorstep and end of trip facilities for cyclists
- Onsite eateries and coffee shops and inviting rooftop garden spaces
- Pathways for professional development and new career opportunities
- Five weeks annual leave, 17.5% leave loading, monthly ADOs and purchased leave options
- Flexible, hybrid working arrangements
Inclusion and belonging
Peter Mac celebrates, values and supports a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects our vibrant community. We encourage applications from anyone identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. We also welcome anyone who identifies as LGBTQIA+, linguistically, culturally and/or gender diverse, people with disability, and people of any age to apply for our roles.
Join us!
If you feel this role is right for you, we warmly invite you to apply and encourage your early application. All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory police check, and may require a valid Working with Children Check. Many staff are required to be vaccinated against, or demonstrate immunity to, influenza, and a range of other diseases.Should you need assistance or require any adjustments or accommodations to fully participate in the application or interview process, you are welcome to reach out to the contact person listed.
Please provide a covering letter outlining key skills and experience relevant to the role to assist us with our assessment.
For further information about this opportunity, click Apply to be redirected to the Peter Mac Careers page where you can review the position summary. Alternatively, please contact us using the information below for a confidential discussion.
Hiring Manager: Karen Fox, Chief Operating Officer
Contact Number: 8559 5115
Applications Close: 11:59PM Wednesday 22 July 2026
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For further information about this opportunity, click Apply to be redirected to the Peter Mac Careers page where you can review the position profile. Alternatively, please contact us for a confidential discussion.
Peter Mac is a child safe organisation and has a commitment to child safety and wellbeing.
WHY WORK FOR PETER MAC
- Peter Mac offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally.
- Our staff benefits include award winning facilities, professional development and events, a health and wellbeing program, flexible work practices and policies and financial benefits such as salary packaging.
- We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with a disability.
