Employment Type: Permanent Full Time; 40 hours per week

Position Classification: Health Manager Level 5

Remuneration: $180,279 - $201,662 per annum + Superannuation

Location: Royal Prince Alfred Hospital

Requisition ID: REQ703257

About The Role

Formed in 1882, Royal Prince Alfred (RPA) Hospital is a major metropolitan tertiary referral hospital and a principal provider of specialist healthcare. It remains one of the nation’s most respected hospitals, with a distinguished history serving the health needs of local, statewide, national and international communities.

The Director of Operations provides executive leadership across Royal Prince Alfred Hospital and acts under delegated authority of the General Manager to drive organisational performance, operational excellence, and strategic initiatives that support the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred healthcare services.

This position will lead, guide and manage the Director of Operations portfolio, providing strategic and operational leadership and exercising a high level of clinical expertise to ensure the delivery of safe, high-quality patient care at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, consistent with NSW Health and Sydney Local Health District (SLHD) policies, procedures and standards.

The position provides strategic leadership on complex organisational matters and works closely with the RPA Executive to achieve strategic priorities and performance outcomes.

For more information, please view the Position Description.

Ideal Candidate

- Relevant tertiary qualifications in health service management with a clinical background or relevant equivalent work experience in clinical operations, or a combination of study and work experience.
- Has high level analytical and problem solving skills that enable reporting on complex issues, sound decision making, timely responses and creative solutions.
- Proven performance in managing and resolving strategic, policy and operational issues and performance management systems of a complex and contentious nature.





Advantages and Perks!

- Additional public holiday during the Christmas period to enjoy with family and friends.
- Paid Parental Leave and Annual Leave Loading.
- Maximise your earnings with Salary Packaging, Novated Leasing, and a Meal Entertainment Allowance. Learn more through SalaryPackagingPlus.
- Access ongoing professional development opportunities through Sydney Education, including free courses, qualifications, and coaching programs.
- Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services available for employees and their immediate families.
- Complimentary annual influenza vaccination.
- Enjoy discounted Fitness Passport membership and access to free telehealth nutrition and wellness support from qualified professionals.

For more information about other benefits, please visit SLHD Benefit. This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.

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For enquiries, please contact Rebeca Tyson via email at [email protected].

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Applications Close: 10 November 2026

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📌 Director of Operations (Health Manager Level 5) - Royal Prince Alfred Hospital (Sydney)
🏢 Sydney Local Health District
📍 Sydney