We are seeking an experienced and forward-thinking health leader to join us as General Manager Rural Generalism & Primary Health Care. This pivotal role provides both strategic and operational leadership across our primary care and rural generalist services. You’ll work closely with the Clinical Director Primary Care and Rural Generalism to strengthen clinical operations, optimise performance, and deliver high-quality, sustainable care for rural and remote communities.
This role offers flexibility in location, ideally situated in Far West or Western NSW
About You:
You are an accomplished health service leader with experience in managing complex primary or rural health operations. You combine strong business acumen with a deep understanding of clinical governance, workforce management, and service innovation.
In addition to this, you will have:
- Minimum 5–7 years’ experience in primary health care, ideally in rural and remote settings
- Significant senior management experience, with a proven ability to lead and develop managers and key team members within a primary health care setting
- Comprehensive knowledge of contemporary primary health and rural generalist care, including general practice operations and rural hospital models of care
- Demonstrated success in implementing major organisational change
- Ability to create a compelling vision and translate it into actionable strategies and measurable outcomes
- Strong understanding of budgeting, financial planning, and resource allocation, including utilisation of MBS and management of contracts/grants
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Proven ability to represent an organisation at senior levels, building and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, demonstrating professionalism, enthusiasm, and effectiveness as an organisational ambassador
For more information: Please call Shannon Nott on 0409 903 325 or email shannon.nott@rfdsse.org.au