Role type: Full time, Continuing Salary: Attractive remuneration package by negotiation Superannuation: Employer contribution of up to 17% Key leadership role c ollaborat ing with diverse stakeholders within the university’s Wellbeing Service s portfolio. L ead and manage the Health Service, enhancing healthcare standards and ensuring excellence in healthcare delivery and compliance . Investing in you - benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities. The University of Melbourne We take pride in our people, who all contribute to our mission to benefit society through the transformative impact of education and research. Discover more via our website . Your next career opportunity As the Manager of the Health Service, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing operations to ensure high-quality healthcare delivery to the University community. You will manage staff, develop internal processes, and collaborate with various stakeholders to maintain AGPAL accreditation and align the service with broader university strategies. Your responsibilities will include: Implement ing Strategic Plans: Develop ing and execut ing strategies for the growth and safe operation of the Health Service. O versee ing Health Service Operations: Manag ing financial, business, and clinical aspects, ensuring compliance with AGPAL accreditation. Lead ing and Supervis ing Staff: Provid ing leadership, allocat ing responsibilities, and resolv ing interpersonal conflicts within the team. Manag ing Complex Clinical Issues: Provid ing expert advice and manag ing significant health and psychosocial risk issues. You may be a great fit if: You have extensive experience managing health services, with a strong focus on clinical governance, operational management, and quality assurance, coupled with excellent communication and organisational skills. You may also: Have a degree in health management or equivalent experience in medical practice management. Possess extensive experience in clinical and operational governance within a health setting. Demonstrate expertise in financial management and business planning for health service including M edicare and OSHC billing. Have specialist training in AGPAL accreditation , clinical governance, and conducting quality audits and quality improvements . Be adept at liaising with government and external agencies to ensure best practice including Primary Health Networks . For further information please refer to the attached PD. What we offer you! We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfilment, including: Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being . Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance. Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance. Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program. For more information check out our benefits page! Your new team – “ Health Service ” The Health Service is part of the Wellbeing Services portfolio within Student and Scholarly Services (SAS S ). The portfolio includ es the universities Counselling and Psychological Services (CAPS), Chaplaincy, Health Promotion, Special Consideration and Student Equity and Disability Support (SEDS). The Health Service is large general practice providing health services including GPs, Nursing, Psychology and Psychiatry, other health specialists and Health Promotion to the university community including domestic and international students, and university staff. Be Yourself The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. We believe the diversity of our community enriches us all, and we are committed to creating an inclusive and fair workplace where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. Discover more about Diversity and Inclusion at UniMelb . We're committed to a barrier-free recruitment process and ongoing workplace support, providing reasonable adjustments throughout . We warmly encourage applications from people with disabilities. For assistance , please contact Kim Groizard on 61 3 9035 3218 or at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au (subject: 'Recruitment Adjustments'). Contact details for other enquiries are located at the bottom of this page. F ind more information for applicants requiring reasonable adjustments . Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians . Our Indigenous strategy, Murm u k Djerring outlines our investment and support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff and students. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to connect with our Indigenous Employment & Development team at oied-hr@unimelb.edu.au for further information and support . Please note : This role requires current valid work rights for Australia. Visa sponsorship is not available. A Working with Children Check (WWCC) is for all positions. If successful, we'll guide you through the WWCC application process during onboarding and reimburse the cost. Join Us and unlock your career potential! I f this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents: Resume Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience Please note that you are not required to respond to the selection criteria in the Position Description. Learn more about the application process , including tips and FAQs . For recruitment queries, email Lachlan Bryce hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au . Include the Position Number and Job Title in the subject line. Please do not send applications to this email address. For job-specific queries, refer to the contact details in the Position Description. Applications close: 10 November 2025 12:01 AM Australian Eastern Daylight Savings Time (AE D T) / Melbourne time zone. Position Description: PD_Health_Manager_Wellbeing_Services_SASS_Oct_2025.pdf
