Whole of Hospital Program Lead – Wagga Wagga Base Hospital

Location: Wagga Wagga

Lead change. Drive innovation. Shape the future of care at Wagga Wagga Base Hospital.

Wagga Wagga Base Hospital offers an exciting opportunity for an experienced leader to join as the Whole of Hospital Program Lead. Working closely with the General Manager, executive, and multidisciplinary teams, you will lead hospital-wide service redesign, quality improvement and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead the implementation of the Whole of Hospital Program across Wagga Wagga Base Hospital.
- Drive service redesign, quality improvement and initiatives to enhance patient flow and hospital performance.
- Establish governance structures and oversee project delivery, quality, Work Health and Safety, and infection prevention and control.
- Partner with clinical and operational leaders to deliver sustainable organisational change and improved patient outcomes.
- Lead project planning, stakeholder engagement, risk management, reporting and executive presentations.
- Build partnerships across MLHD and NSW Health while supporting the General Manager with quality improvement, complaint resolution and strategic priorities.

Eligibility

Australian Working Rights are required. No visa sponsorship is available.

Qualifications & Experience

- Relevant tertiary qualifications with extensive experience in emergency medicine, nursing, patient flow, health service management or a related field.
- Proven experience leading complex service redesign, quality improvement and change management projects.
- Strong project management, analytical, leadership and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Experience managing programs, resources and reporting to achieve strategic outcomes.




- A collaborative approach with a commitment to innovation, patient-centred care and continuous improvement.
- Current Class C Driver Licence.

Benefits

- At Murrundike Local Health District (MLHD), we offer more than a job – we offer the chance to make a real difference.
- Make a Meaningful Impact – Support staff wellbeing and protected recovery at work across our health district.
- Attractive Remuneration – Enjoy competitive pay aligned with your skills and experience.
- Flexible Working Arrangements – Designed to support work-life balance.
- Relocation considerations.
- Generous Salary Packaging – Access up to $20,600 per annum tax-free for living expenses, plus the option for novated car leasing.
- Professional Development – Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
- Health & Wellbeing Support – Comprehensive wellness programs for you and your family, including Employee Assistance Programs, Fitness Passport and initiatives to support physical and mental health.

How to Apply

For more information, contact Kristy Watson (Operational Nurse Manager) at . Applications are accepted until 28 July 2026.

MLHD welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and is committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and the LGBTIQ+ community.

If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, you can access recruitment application support through the Stepping Up initiative.

NSW Health acknowledges the people of the many traditional countries and language groups of New South Wales. It acknowledges the wisdom of Elders past and present, and pays respect to all Aboriginal communities of today.

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📌 Whole of Hospital Program Lead (Wagga Wagga)
🏢 Southern NSW Local Health District
📍 Wagga Wagga