- Executive acute operational role leading 3 hospitals and a circa $280M budget
- Lead the Shoalhaven Memorial Hospital redevelopment and commissioning
- Strengthen clinical governance, quality and safety across three sites

The Position The General Manager, Shoalhaven Hospital Group (GM, SHG) is a key executive leadership role reporting to the Executive Director, Clinical Operations, with responsibility for the operational leadership and performance of Shoalhaven Memorial, Milton Ulladulla and David Berry Hospitals.

The portfolio encompasses an annual budget of circa $280 million, with accountability for secure, high-quality care, clinical governance, access and flow, workforce, financial performance and delivery against key service targets.

The Group brings together three hospitals with distinct and evolving roles serving communities across the Shoalhaven. The General Manager will strengthen coordination across the sites, align services with changing community needs and work with clinical teams to develop sustainable models of care as services and infrastructure evolve.

This appointment comes at an important point for the Group. The incoming General Manager will maintain momentum on operational performance while leading the operational readiness and commissioning of the Shoalhaven Memorial Hospital redevelopment. The role will help shape the distribution of services across the Group.

Success will require visible and credible leadership with clinicians, executives and staff. The General Manager will build a cohesive leadership team, strengthen clinical engagement and establish clear priorities and accountabilities across the Group. A strong focus on access and flow,



financial discipline and workforce productivity will be essential, alongside the ability to lead service change while sustaining safe, high-quality care.

The Organisation

Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District (ISLHD) is part of NSW Health and delivers public health services to communities across the Illawarra and Shoalhaven regions. The District operates a network of hospitals and services organised into hospital groups, including the Illawarra Hospital Group and the Shoalhaven Hospital Group, which comprises Shoalhaven Memorial, Milton Ulladulla and David Berry Hospitals.

ISLHD is committed to safe, high-quality, patient-focused care underpinned by strong clinical governance, in line with the NSW Health Clinical Governance Framework and the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards. The District works in partnership with consumers, community representatives, local government, primary care providers and tertiary education partners to strengthen services, build teaching capacity and improve health outcomes across the region.

Guided by its CORE values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment, ISLHD fosters a culture of clinical excellence, accountability, innovation and continuous improvement. With major investment in health infrastructure underway,



including the Shoalhaven Memorial Hospital redevelopment and the new Shellharbour Hospital, the District is entering a significant period of growth and service development.

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion

At the Ministry of Health, we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and flexible environment which reflects the community and customers we serve. We actively promote the employment of women, people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and would like assistance with your application or to obtain more information on how to apply, please visit The Stepping Up Initiative.

To be eligible for employment in these roles you must be an Australian citizen, or a permanent resident, or a New Zealand citizen, or hold a valid visa with permission to work in Australia.

Additional information

1. For more information on applying visit the Ministry of Health Career portal
2. Please note the selection process will include a range of comparative assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role.

For more information on the organisation visit: www.islhd.health.nsw.gov.au To Apply: please visit https://futureleadership.com.au/opportunities/general-manager-shoalhaven-hospital-group-shggnm1026/ and click Ápply Now', using reference SHGgnm1026, and addressing your cover letter and resume to Michael De Santis, Partner, Future Leadership at

[email protected] or call +61 429 058 296 for further information.

Close Date: November 29, 2026 23:59 AEDT

📌 General Manager, Shoalhaven Hospital Group @ Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District (Sydney)
🏢 Future Leadership
📍 Sydney