Operations Manager - Medicine

Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District

Reference number

REQ666193

Occupation

Nurse Manager

Work type

Full-Time

Location

Wollongong & The South Coast

Salary Information

$179238.61 - $182108.43

Closing date

16 June 2026 at 11:59pm

Join ISLHD as an Operations Nurse Manager, Medicine and make a lasting impact through visionary leadership, quality improvement, and exceptional patient-centred care.

$179,238.60- $182,108.42 per annum + 12% super & salary packaging | Permanent Full Time | Wollongong Hospital (TWH) | REQ666193

| Grade: Nurse Manager Grade 6

| Applications close: 16 June 2026

Join us in shaping healthier futures. Together we can do more.

The Operations Manager, Medicine Inpatients is a member of the Hub Executive and works in partnership with other senior managers inthe Hub. The role provides executive leadership in directing the operational management of (as per organisationalChart) services delivered in Wollongong Hospital. The Operations Manager is responsible for working with theDepartment Heads and Department Managers to ensure high quality safe clinical services are delivered effectivelyand efficiently and that the divisional strategic plans and goals are implemented throughout the hospital. The positionmodels and promotes the CORE Values of ISLHD to ensure the hospital delivers patient/client focussed services in anadaptive, responsive and performance oriented manner.

For more information and to view the position classification, see the Position Description here.

A little about us.

Wollongong Hospital is the Illawarra Shoalhaven’s major referral and teaching hospital and has a bed-base count of more than 500. The campus, which incorporates the Illawarra Regional Cancer Care Centre, provides a comprehensive range of inpatient, outpatient and community-based services.

Wollongong is located an hour’s drive south of Sydney on a narrow coastal strip bordered by the Royal National Park to the north, Lake Illawarra to the south, the Tasman Sea to the east and the Illawarra Escarpment to the west. Learn more about the lifestyle benefits of living and working in Wollongong here.

Benefits of working with ISLHD.

We understand that balancing career aspirations with the demand of the everyday, as well as maintaining a healthy work-life balance, can be a challenge. To help with this, we offer a range of benefits which include:

- Allocated Days Off (ADO) - once a month take a paid day off (eligible full-time employees)

- Salary packaging - less tax and more take-home pay

- Novated leasing - lease a car and pay for all running costs out of your pre-taxed salary (eligible full-time employees)

- Fitness Passport - discounted gym membership that both you and your family can enjoy (eligible employees)

- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - free confidential and professional assistance for staff and their families

• Career progression, professional development and secondment opportunities

Apply now by reading the Position Description, then, using our online portal, submit a resume and answer the selection criteria within the application. In addition, please note you must have the following essential requirements:

• Applicable vaccination requirements for a Category A role.
• Registered Nurse or Midwife (AHPRA) with demonstrated senior nursing and/or midwifery experience with experience in leading staff and managing services in a relevant setting.

ISLHD is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

ISLHD is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and wellbeing of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

Need more information or help applying?

• Visit the ISLHD website for application tips, to learn more about ISLHD and other important application information.
• Visit the Stepping Up website here. Stepping Up supports Aboriginal people to navigate the recruitment process and find a career or employment in NSW Health.
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• For role-related queries or help applying, contact Elaine Pretorius at ***email_hidden***

ISLHD acknowledges that our health district is located on the unceded lands of the Aboriginal people who are the Traditional Custodians of the NSW South Coast.