Job Description
Operations Manager
Req ID:  5171
Posting Start Date:  29/10/2025
Advertisement End Date:  13/11/2025
Work Location:  The RMH Parkville (City campus)

The Royal Melbourne Hospital is one of Australia’s leading public healthcare providers. Join the team. Build a career. We are looking for a passionate and dedicated individual to join The Royal Melbourne Hospital.
Job Description: 

Operations Manager - General Medicine & Addiction Medicine
The Royal Melbourne Hospital

 

  • Full Time Ongoing position – 80 hours with monthly Accured Day Off
  • Lead one of Victoria’s largest and most dynamic General Medicine services
  • Drive clinical excellence, service innovation and strategic growth
  • Join a supportive leadership team committed to advancing health for everyone, every day

 

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Operations Manager to join our General Medicine & Addiction Medicine team at The Royal Melbourne Hospital.

This senior leadership role is integral to the strategic direction, coordination, and operational excellence of one of Victoria’s largest and most dynamic General Medicine services.

Your New Role 

  • Lead the operational performance and strategic direction of the General Medicine & Addiction Medicine programs at The Royal Melbourne Hospital.
  • Partner closely with clinical directors, nurse leaders and multidisciplinary teams to ensure delivery of safe, high-quality and efficient care across inpatient and consultative services.
  • Drive key initiatives in service improvement, clinical governance, digital transformation and workforce development.
  • Foster strong partnerships with academic, research and health network collaborators to enhance service integration and innovation. 
  • Provide strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, financial management and operational leadership to strengthen service performance, sustainability and the overall patient experience. 
  • Contribute to the ongoing growth and reputation of one of Victoria’s largest and most dynamic General Medicine services. 

About You: 

  • Demonstrated leadership experience within a complex healthcare environment 
  • Strong operational and financial management capability 
  • Proven ability to engage and collaborate with senior clinicians, executives and multidisciplinary teams 
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a focus on building positive, accountable cultures 
  • Relevant nursing registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia 
  • Postgraduate qualification in health or business management (desirable) 

Benefits of working with the Royal Melbourne Hospital: 

  • A values based organization offering great prospects for career diversity and professional advancement, including training and education opportunities, and access to mentorship and leadership programs
  • Career progression opportunities to suit your professional development goals. 
  • Enjoy excellent work-life balance working in a supportive and collaborative team with monthly ADOs (That's an additional day off every month!) 
  • Access to Health & Wellbeing programs including Fitness Passport, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and Staff Peer Support 
  • Salary packaging, on-site car parking, and great public transport access 

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Interested? Don't delay, click apply now! Interviews and recruitment is ongoing and we may close the role earlier if we find a suitable candidate.

If you are looking for a challenging role and can demonstrate the above capabilities, connect with us.
Advertisement Contact (Name and phone):  Mel Reid 0408595515

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