General Manager

Shape the future of healthcare in a high-profile leadership role with freedom to make a difference Employment Type : Permanent Full Time Position Classification : Health Manager Level 5 Remuneration: $173,345 -$193,906 per annum + 12.5% Super + Salary Packaging Hours Per Week : 38hrs/week Requisition ID : REQ Closing Date : Monday, the 1st of December Interviews to be held tentatively on December 5th. "This role offers a strong sense of purpose, the chance to make a real impact on rural and regional healthcare, and the opportunity to work in a challenging yet rewarding environment with a highly collaborative and supportive team." Located in Armidale—a vibrant regional hub with stunning natural beauty, four distinct seasons, and a rich local food and café culture—the experience is truly exceptional. – Lisa Ramsland (General Manager) About the Opportunity Hunter New England Local Health District is seeking an experienced, strategic and hands‑on General Manager to lead Armidale Rural Referral Hospital, one of the region’s most critical acute care facilities serving the New England Northwest. This is a rare opportunity to shape patient outcomes, strengthen staff culture, and influence the future of rural healthcare during a time of reform and growth. If you’re driven by purpose, committed to excellence, and ready to make a meaningful impact in a proud regional community, we want to hear from you. About the Role The General Manager is a high‑impact leadership role responsible for driving the strategic direction, performance, and culture of the facility. You will set the vision, lead operations, and ensure our community receives safe, high‑quality, and efficient care—while stepping in hands‑on when it matters most. Working closely with clinical and corporate teams, you’ll inspire engagement, strengthen partnerships, and lead improvements that lift patient experience and staff wellbeing. Reporting to the Executive Director, Operations HNELHD, you will be the driving force that brings NSW Health priorities to life locally, creating a high‑performing environment where people and services thrive. About Us Armidale Rural Referral Hospital is a key acute‑care facility within Hunter New England Local Health District, proudly serving the New England Northwest region. As a 99‑bed referral hospital, we provide a wide range of services including emergency care, medical and surgical services, maternity, paediatrics, mental health, rehabilitation, allied health and specialist rural outreach. Our team is known for its strong clinical capability, supportive culture, and commitment to delivering safe, person‑centred care to our diverse communities. We work closely with partner facilities, primary care, and regional services to ensure coordinated, high‑quality healthcare. You’ll be supported by an experienced executive leadership team with clear accountability structures and regular executive meetings to ensure alignment and informed decision‑making. Why Choose Armidale Armidale is more than a career choice—it’s a life upgrade. It’s trading traffic for tree‑lined streets, crowds for community, and stress for space to breathe. Armidale gives you the chance to build a meaningful career while enjoying a lifestyle that actually feels good: crisp mornings, country cafés, top‑tier schools, bushwalks on your doorstep, and a community that genuinely looks after one another. It’s a place to buy a home, raise a family, reconnect with nature, and still enjoy great food, strong services, and opportunities to grow. If you’re ready for work–life balance that finally lives up to its name, Armidale is the move that makes sense. What You’ll Need to Succeed Extensive executive‑level leadership experience within health services, with a strong background in health administration, strategic development, and driving complex change at a senior level. Highly developed consulting, negotiation and collaboration skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with internal teams, external partners, and the broader community. Strong understanding of Financial Management, Activity Based Funding (ABF), workforce planning, clinical governance principles, and the Australian healthcare system, including relevant regulations. Transformational leadership ability, with a track record of inspiring teams, building engagement, and creating a shared vision and commitment to organisational goals. What We Can Offer You 14 Weeks Paid Parental Leave Proximity to shopping and other services Annual leave (4 weeks pro‑rated for part‑time employees) Ongoing Professional Development Financial Incentives Friendly and Social Teams Financial Support & Relocation Assistance Health and wellness Education Flexible Working Arrangements Parental Leave (additional support) About Our District From the second‑largest city in NSW up to the QLD border, the coastal towns of the lower mid‑north coast to the agricultural fields of the North West, we provide public health services to many richly diverse regional and rural communities. Our district is home to one tertiary referral hospital in Newcastle, four rural referral hospitals at Maitland, Manning, Tamworth and Armidale, as well as 20 district and community hospitals, seven mental health inpatient facilities and 60+ community health services. Joining Hunter New England Local Health District means becoming a valued member of our 18,000‑strong workforce who provide safe and high‑quality care to the almost one million people in our community. #J-18808-Ljbffr