General Manager -Adelaide Hospitals 

• Senior executive leadership role overseeing South Australia’s largest private hospital
• Lead strategy, growth and operational excellence in a complex acute care environment
• Get ahead with salary packaging, benefits and professional development in a supportive team environment

About the role

We are seeking an accomplished healthcare executive to lead Calvary Adelaide Hospital, a state-of-the-art tertiary private facility and the largest private hospital in South Australia.

Specialising in acute medical and surgical care and are one of South Australia’s largest providers of orthopaedic, cardiac, and neurosurgical services. The hospital is the only private provider of 24/7 accident and emergency care.

Reporting to the Regional Chief Operating Officer (Hospitals SA, NT & QLD), and working closely with the Executives, you will bring to the role significant experience in strategic and operational management in an acute health care facility, with strong stakeholder engagement, financial management and business acumen.

As the accountable executive for overall hospital performance, you will lead strategy execution, financial sustainability, service innovation and clinical excellence. 

As a strong people leader you will build a high performing leadership team, who fosters and develops an engaged workforce and positive culture. You are an innovative thinker with a continuous improvement mindset, and a focus on growth and sustainability. 

About you

• Tertiary qualifications, preferably post graduate, in management, business, health or related field; 
• A strong commitment to the philosophy and mission of Calvary and ability to work within and promote the national strategic direction and corporate vision of Calvary.
• Proven high-level leadership and operational management experience, preferably gained in the management of an acute health care service.
• Experience in managing complex relationships, in particular developing effective culture and engagement, inspiring commitment and developing capacity. 
• Demonstrated executive-level financial stewardship, including revenue growth, cost optimisation and long-term sustainability in a complex healthcare environment.
• Ability to foster and develop strong relationships with our Visiting Medical Practitioners.
• The ability to design, lead, implement and evaluate significant change processes for effective outcomes. 
• Experience in overseeing the management of local service contracts. 
• Exposure to developing and managing public sector partnerships.
• A demonstrated awareness and understanding of the current and likely future environment in which the service operates, including the political context.

For further information please contact Erica Small on 0429 448 759 or email National.Recruitment@calvarycare.org.au

Why work for Calvary?

At Calvary, our staff matter. 

Join our team, learn with purpose and drive positive impact in one of Australia’s largest healthcare providers across Public and Private Hospitals, Residential Aged Care, Retirement Living and Home Care. 

With over 140 years’ experience and 18,000 staff and volunteers, we offer an inclusive and welcoming culture where you are valued, drawing on your own strengths, identity and background alongside a team of professionals who care for our patients, residents and clients.

Your benefits: 

• NFP salary packaging benefits, discounted health insurance and gym memberships 
• Paid parental leave 
• Training, development pathways and career opportunities
• Flexible hours that make sense for you

Apply now to start your career in an organisation that is making a positive difference in the community.

Please note the following:

• As part of the application process, you will be required to complete pre-employment checks which may include, but is not limited to reference checks, work rights, criminal history check, NDIS/WWCC/WWVP checks, and a health evaluation to ensure suitability for the role