Surgical and Perioperative Services Manager
- Work in a supportive private hospital environment, where clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation are valued
- Influence patient outcomes, workforce culture and service growth
- Enjoy a senior leadership role with access to Healthscope’s development opportunities and employee benefits.
Are you an experienced nurse manager seeking a rewarding and challenging career opportunity?
An exciting opportunity exists for a Surgical and Perioperative Services Manager to take on a key leadership role within our theatres, recovery, CSSD, day surgery and surgical wards
Your strong clinical expertise, excellent leadership capability and positive, solution‑focused approach will be critical to your success. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring the delivery of safe, high‑quality, efficient and patient‑centred care.
As the Surgical and Perioperative Services Manager your responsibilities will include:
Oversight of workforce planning, rostering and skill mix to support safe and efficient service delivery
Demonstrated understanding of legislative requirements, ACORN Standards and Sterilisation standards
Leadership of accreditation processes and clinical Quality and Risk management activities
Ensuring workplace health and safety policies, procedures and legislative obligations are met
Budget management, cost control and achievement of budgetary targets and key performance indicators (KPIs)
Building strong, collaborative relationships with VMOs, anaesthetists and multidisciplinary teams
Northpark Private is a 132-bed hospital located in the rapidly developing Northern Corridor of Melbourne and is operated by Healthscope, a leading provider of private healthcare in Australia. We specialise in Mental Health Services including general psychiatry, older persons and early parenting support as well as Obstetrics and surgical services. La Trobe Private Hospital, located 3.5 kms away from Northpark is a, newly redeveloped La Trobe has 4 operating theatre, day surgery, inpatient unit and consulting suites. Two hospitals with 1 vision.
Essential Criteria:
- Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA
- Postgraduate qualifications in perioperative nursing
- Significant senior leadership experience within perioperative services in an acute healthcare setting
- Demonstrated experience in theatre operations, workforce management and budget accountability
- Strong knowledge of perioperative standards, including ACORN and relevant sterilisation standards
- Experience leading accreditation, quality improvement and risk management activities
- Well-developed communication, leadership and stakeholder engagement skills
Commitment to workplace health and safety and Healthscope Safe Values
Applications close: 20th April 2026
For further enquiries: Kate Coombs, Director of Nursing, (03) 94680806, kate.coombs@healthscope.com.au
To Apply: Please click on the 'Apply' button to be taken to our online application form. Please include a cover letter and your CV along with the contact details of 2 professional referees.