Operations Manager - Surgery MMC

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Monash Health is transforming care delivery and seeking an Operations Manager, Surgery, to join our leadership team at Monash Medical Centre Clayton.

• Lead surgical excellence at the heart of Monash Health
• Play a key role in advancing patient outcomes and service quality
• Fulltime Ongoing – Monday to Friday

Be part of reimagining the way care is led and delivered. As part of our refreshed organisational structure, we’re building a leadership team designed for the future. This is your opportunity to play a central role in transforming surgical services within Victoria’s largest and most comprehensive health service.

About the Role  

The Operations Manager – Surgery, Monash Medical Centre Clayton plays a pivotal role in leading and overseeing high-quality, responsive surgical care across 3 inpatient areas Ward 33, Ward 34, Ward 54, and the Day Procedure Unit/Transit Lounge. Clinical specialities include General Surgery, ENT, Vascular, Gynaecology, Neurosurgery, Gastroenterology and Renal services including transplants.

Reporting to the Operations Director, if appointed, you will take responsibility for the strategic, clinical, and operational management of designated services. This includes: 

• Driving high-quality patient outcomes and service performance 

• Leading and developing a skilled and engaged workforce 

• Managing financial performance and resource allocation 

• Promoting innovation and contemporary models of care 

• Ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and governance standards 

• Building strong, enduring relationships with internal and external stakeholders 

These roles play a pivotal part in shaping the behavioural framework and workplace culture, empowering the workforce to embrace innovation, adopt contemporary care models, and explore new service opportunities.  

These positions are based onsite and operate during normal business hours, Monday to Friday. Some travel between Monash Health sites will be required and a current Driver’s Licence is a mandatory requirement.

About You  

You’re an experienced healthcare leader with a background in nursing, midwifery, allied health, or a related discipline, and registration (or eligibility) with AHPRA.

You bring:

• Proven experience in leading operational and clinical teams within complex hospital environments
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• A collaborative leadership style that inspires trust and engagement
• A passion for service improvement and innovation
• Commitment to Monash Health’s values of Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence

Energetic, insightful, and strategic, you’re motivated by the opportunity to lead meaningful change and make a lasting impact on surgical care delivery.

In return

You’ll join a high-performing leadership team at the centre of Monash Health’s acute operations. This is a rare opportunity to influence surgical service performance across one of Victoria’s most advanced health precincts.

You will be supported to:

• Drive innovation in surgical models of care
• Strengthen multidisciplinary collaboration
• Lead workforce engagement and development
• Deliver measurable improvements in patient outcomes and operational efficiency

At Monash Health, you’ll be part of a community where your expertise, ideas, and leadership make a difference every day.

For a confidential conversation, contact Jo Morey – Operations Director / Director of Nursing Monash Medical Centre on Joanne.Morey@monashhealth.org or by mobile number 0466 164 912

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We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards. At Monash Health we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence and work to our six guiding principles and our five ICare values.

How to Apply

Applications are accepted via the Monash Health online EHub system. For information including how to apply and probity check requirements, please click here for the ‘Application Guide’

Applications will be screened upon receipt and selection activity may commence prior to the closing date. 

Applications close: Wednesday 12th November