Employment Type: Temporary Full Time, 38 hours per week, until January 2027
Location: Bankstown-Lidcombe Hospital
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 3
Remuneration: $2,436.82 - $2,768.26 per week
Requisition ID: REQ578367
Application Close Date: 15/06/2025
Interview Date Range: 18/06/2025 – 25/06/2025
Contact Details: Bahare Moradi – (02) 9722 8282 | [email protected]
About the Opportunity
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Medical Services Operations Manager (HM3) to join the team at Bankstown-Lidcombe Hospital on a maternity leave relief basis.
Reporting directly to the Director of Medical Services, this pivotal role is responsible for the effective and efficient operation of medical services across the hospital. You will oversee a broad portfolio including financial and HR management of the junior and senior medical workforce and the operational management of pharmacy, medical imaging and library departments.
The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong understanding of the NSW hospital medical workforce structure and bring proven experience in managing complex operational and compliance requirements. You will play a key role in ensuring safe working hours, accreditation compliance, medical recruitment, and training coordination. Your ability to problem solve, lead with integrity, and represent the DMS at key committees will be essential.
Proficiency in HealthRoster and a commitment to the CORE values of NSW Health are critical to success in this role.
What You'll be Doing
The Medical Services Operations Manager (MSOM) is responsible for the effective and efficient operation of Medical Services of Bankstown-Lidcombe Hospital, responsible to the Director of Medical Services.
This will include management of the generation of VMO contracts and MDAAC applications prior to submission to the DMS, oversight of medical rostering, Vmoney claims and TESL applications. The MSOM is also responsible for the financial management and general administration and HR-related matters of the medical workforce and associated units.
Where You'll Be Working
Bankstown-Lidcombe Hospital, situated in one of Australia's most multicultural areas, offers a vibrant and inclusive work environment. With strong affiliations to the University of New South Wales, University of Sydney, and Western Sydney University, the hospital provides extensive opportunities for professional development and career progression.
The upcoming $1.3 billion redevelopment will significantly enhance healthcare delivery, featuring expanded emergency services, intensive care, and advanced surgical facilities. This project will not only improve patient care but also create a modern, integrated health neighbourhood, making it an exciting time to join the team at Bankstown-Lidcombe Hospital.
The hospital's commitment to innovation and excellence ensures that staff are supported in their roles and can make a meaningful impact on the diverse community they serve.
How to Apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible. View our application guide for information on how to respond to criteria and improve your application.
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in Health Administration, Business Administration, Management, or a related discipline and/or equivalent experience preferably in a health related area.
- Please describe your experience in managing medical workforce operations, including your understanding of relevant awards and legislation, medical rostering, recruitment, and financial oversight. How have you applied this knowledge to ensure compliance and efficiency in a hospital or health service setting?
- Provide an example of a time when you led a strategic initiative or project that involved multiple stakeholders across different levels of a healthcare organisation. How did you use your leadership, negotiation, and data analysis skills to influence outcomes and implement sustainable change?
- Describe your experience with managing accreditation processes and ensuring compliance with medical education and training standards (e.g., HETI, specialty colleges, and JMO accreditation). How have you supported continuous improvement in clinical governance and education within a hospital setting?
- How have you demonstrated senior leadership in managing medical/other staff, including workforce planning, policy implementation, team engagement, and committee representation, while ensuring alignment with health service goals and compliance standards?
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Additional Information
Salary Packaging
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees are able to enjoy the benefits of salary packing. Visit Smart Salary for more details.
Health & Fitness
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees receive discounted Gym Membership/Corporate Wellbeing Programs, including Fitness Passport.
Transforming Your Experience
Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.
To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of ️ Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander ️ background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.
SWSLHD is committed to driving a child safe culture that upholds children and young people’s rights. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported and included in their care. Existing staff of SWSLHD and those seeking employment are required to take the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people seriously while taking action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.
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