Assistant Director, Operations - Sterilising Services at ACT Health

City of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Jun, 26

Salary

136873.0

Posted On

30 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Leadership, Management, Operational Compliance, Policy Implementation, Budget Accountability, Customer Relations, Quality Service Delivery, Advisory Skills, Liaison Skills, Communication Skills, Negotiation, Legislation Interpretation

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent Classification: Senior Officer Grade C (PN 29395) Salary: $127,597 – $136,873 (Plus 12.5%25 Super) Location: Canberra Health Services Section: Sterilising Services Closing Date: 13th April 2026 What can we offer you: • Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital. • Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions. • Flexible working conditions. • Access to Employee Assistance Program. • Access to onsite Physiotherapists. • Access to onsite cafes, staff cafeteria, pharmacy and gift shop. • Up to $12K reimbursement of relocation expenses for interstate candidates. (subject to review and approval) About the Role: We are seeking a motivated individual to join the Sterilising Services Team with Canberra Health Services. Under limited direction, the Sterilising Services Assistant Director, Operations, is responsible for the overall leadership and management of the operational team, including implementing and ensuring ongoing compliance with national standards, CHS policies and procedures, and legislative requirements in all areas of operation. The Assistant Director, Operations has accountability for operational budgets, customer relations, and ensuring a patient focused quality service is delivered to each customer. We are looking for someone who can provide advice on policy, administrative, technical, or professional advice. Someone who has well-developed liaison and communication skills, with the ability to negotiate. Can apply or interpret legislation, regulations, corporate instructions or other guideline material, and more. For more information regarding the position duties click here for the Position Description. Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to: • Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check. • Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy. To Apply: Please apply online by submitting a copy of your CV along with a 2-page Response to the Selection Criteria, listed in the Position Description. ***Please note applications submitted via an agency will not be accepted for this position*** Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person-centred care. It provides acute, sub-acute, primary and community‐based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding region. More information can be found on the CHS website. Our Vision: creating exceptional health care together Our Role: to be a health service that is trusted by our community Our Values: Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and Kind CHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are particularly encouraged to apply. If you would like further information regarding this opportunity, please contact Ken Barnett at (02) 5124 5325 or at Ken.Barnett@act.gov.au. #LI-DNI

Responsibilities

The Assistant Director, Operations is responsible for the overall leadership and management of the operational team within Sterilising Services, ensuring ongoing compliance with national standards, policies, and legislative requirements. This role also holds accountability for operational budgets, customer relations, and delivering a patient-focused quality service.