Deputy Chief Operating Officer

Bayside Health

Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland. We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between. More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focused on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive. Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026.

• Senior Operations position
• Part of newly merged Bayside Health as of January 1, 2026
• Permanent position
• Full time (76 hours per fortnight + monthly RDO)

About the role

The Deputy Chief Operating Officer (DCOO), Alfred Care Group, is primarily responsible for day-to-day operational management of across acute, sub-acute, community and ambulatory clinical services. The DCOO working in close partnership with the Chief Operating Officer (COO) for delivery of key performance targets and financial results. The DCOO will also be responsible for overseeing strategic programs of work or priority operational areas as requested by the COO 

To be considered for this position you will have:

• Demonstrated success in managing large and complex organisation in the health sector.
• Established a comprehensive understanding of complex and specialist health services and service delivery objectives.
• A record of achievement in delivering services in accordance with the stated performance objectives.
• Capacity to work with varied stakeholders including consumers, patients, clinical and non-clinical staff, government and the community to ensure the continued delivery of safe and high-quality services.
• Experience in managing and meeting financial and performance targets

Benefits

• Salary Packaging & Novated Leasing through Maxxia.
• On-site Car & Bike Parking (Subject to Availability)
• Fantastic onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred through ProSport Health and Fitness.
• Child Care Services at The Alfred managed by KU Children’s Services

If applicable, specify specific requirements that you require in the cover letter or CV.

For further information please review the attached Position Description or contact Adjunct Professor Simone Alexander, Chief Executive, Alfred Care Group via email on s.alexander@alfred.org.au

Applications Close: 11pm AEST Sunday 1st March 2026

We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and people of all genders, sexualities, and cultural backgrounds.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application materials, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.

In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.