As a motivated and organised health professional you have an outstanding ability to build a shared sense of direction as you clarify priorities and goals and inspire others to achieve them. If you are looking for a position where you can maximise your management and leadership skills whilst making a lasting and positive impact to the community then this is your opportunity.

You possess a sound understanding of strategic and operational factors and welcome new challenges as you persist in raising and working through difficult issues. As a confident communicator your passion for quality and continuous improvement drives you to identify opportunities to work collaboratively with others to solve issues and develop better processes and approaches to work.

Working in a regional area offers you the chance to access a wider range of patients and caseloads to develop your clinical expertise and advance your career. Utilise your proven leadership skills to provide guidance, coaching and direction to team members managing uncertainty and change. Your ability to stay calm and focussed in the face of challenging situations is a must.

The Health Service Manager is accountable for effective clinical and corporate governance, organisational and strategic management, service planning, development and management.  Manage workforce functions including recruitment, induction, professional development, performance reviews and performance management. This will include development, design and implementation of continuous improvement initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient outcomes.

Gunnedah is a bustling historic township and the hub of the Liverpool Plains. The hospital is a 48 bed facility and with the community health centre they provide services in cardiac rehabilitation, community nursing, child and family health,  obstetrics, surgery, dental, mental health, drug and alcohol counselling, palliative care, rehabilitation and therapy services, physiotherapy and speech pathology.

Located forty five minute to Tamworth, and the Rural Referral Hospital, Gunnedah's population of eight thousand enjoy the close proximity to support links with daily flights to major capital cities. The districts fertile soil is dedicated to the production of cotton, coal, beef, lamb, pork and various cereals hosting Australia's leading agriculture show every year in August. Gunnedah has two pre-schools, four primary schools, two secondary schools and a school for children with special intellectual and physical needs along with a variety of cuisines from the local restaurants, pubs, clubs and takeaway venues.

Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases

If you are applying for a Category 'A' position, please read and understand NSW Health policy directive PD2011_005.  All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in this policy

Selection Criteria

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