Planned Surgery Access Wait List Manager – Project Lead - Fixed Term Full Time - Numurkah

Position:      Planned Surgery Access Wait List Manager – Project Lead 

Location:      Numurkah

EFT/Hours:  1.0 EFT (80 Hours Per Fortnight)

Status:         Fixed Term Full Time

Hourly Rate: $64.000 - $68.6675 per hour plus 12% superannuation

About the Role

NCN Health has an exciting opportunity for a Planned Surgery Access Wait List Manager – Project Lead to join our Numurkah team. The role leads the design and implementation of a PSAP (2024)–compliant planned surgery waitlist service aligned with the Victorian Planned Surgery Reform Blueprint, providing senior clinical, operational and system leadership to establish a scalable, centralised model for NCN Health and future rural partners. The position oversees project delivery, governance and stakeholder engagement within the funded eight-month timeframe and ensures a successful transition to sustainable business-as-usual shared-service operations.

About You

• Vaccination against seasonal Influenza (mandatory)
• Vaccination against Covid-19 (recommended)
• Current registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• Satisfactory National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Screening Check prior to commencement of employment 
• Minimum 2 years of demonstrated experience in Nursing management and leadership.
• Demonstrated skills in leadership and management within a healthcare setting
• Proven ability to create and maintain a positive workplace culture and articulate a vision for nursing services  

What We Offer

At NCN Health, we are investing in creating a joyful workplace, where people feel connected, respected and supported to thrive and achieve their full potential. Our employee benefits are designed to support both your professional and personal wellbeing.

• Professional and career development
• Reward and recognition program
• Health and wellbeing program
• Social club membership and events
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
• Salary packaging options to increase your take home pay
• Free on-site car parking and bike parking
• NCN Health uniform
• Local community discounts (e.g., fitness club)

Enquiries

Mark Ashcroft, Chief Executive Officer, Phone: (03) 5862 0577

For further information please refer to the position description and submit a response to the Key Selection Criteria for your application to be considered.

Closing Date

Tuesday, 27th January 2026 at 11:59pm

Applications will be reviewed as they are received and selection activity (e.g., interviews) may commence prior to the advertised closing date.

Need help submitting your application? Contact the Hiring Manager listed above or call the NCN Health People and Culture Team on 03 5862 0577.

About Us

NCN Health is a regional health service located in the Moira Shire of Victoria, approximately three hours north of Melbourne, providing healthcare to residents of, and visitors to, Cobram, Nathalia and Numurkah and their surrounding communities.

With a caring, dedicated, engaged and diverse workforce of over 500, we proudly serve a population of up to 18,000 people and are committed to providing safe, high quality care and services that improve the health and wellbeing of our patients and the community.

Why Join Us?

We are an equal opportunity employer, actively fostering and promoting a fair, equitable, diverse and inclusive workplace culture that welcomes and values people of all abilities, ages, backgrounds, cultures, genders and identities.

We encourage and support applications from people identifying as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, with lived experience of disability, from the LGBTIQA+ community and from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

We are proud to be a Child Safe workplace that champions the safety, protection and wellbeing of all children. We have zero tolerance of abuse, violence, bullying, harassment and discrimination in all forms, and are committed to ensuring the safety of both our patients and people.

NCN Health does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies/third parties and will not be liable, or responsible for, any fees or costs associated with their submission.