Job Description:

Lead One of Australia's Most Exciting Healthcare Transformation Programs 

• Lead a High-Growth Healthcare Portfolio – Drive the expansion of virtual care, Hospital in the Home and community-based healthcare services. 

• Shape the Future of Healthcare – Deliver innovative models of care that improve patient outcomes, access and system sustainability. 

• Drive Strategic Growth & Partnerships – Build strong relationships with hospitals, specialists, insurers and key healthcare stakeholders. 

• Attractive Total Remuneration Package dependent on qualifications, experience and demonstrated leadership capability, plus generous not-for-profit salary packaging benefits to increase your take-home pay 

 

 

St Vincent's Care at Home 
At St Vincent's Health Australia, we're redefining healthcare through our innovative Care at Home portfolio. 

Combining clinical excellence, digital innovation and multidisciplinary collaboration, we are working to: 

• Deliver hospital-level care beyond traditional hospital walls. 

• Improve patient outcomes through connected and integrated models of care. 

• Increase patient choice, independence and access to healthcare services. 

• Build a more sustainable, equitable and future-focused healthcare system. 

This is more than a new model of care. It is one of the most significant healthcare transformations occurring across Australia. 

Our Care at Home division provides national oversight and strategic leadership for virtual and home-based care services across St Vincent's Health Australia. As a digitally enabled, innovation-focused division, we are creating contemporary healthcare models that bring high-quality care closer to where people live. 

Operating with a culture of continuous improvement, research-informed practice and bold innovation, Care at Home is shaping the future of connected healthcare in Australia. 

 

The Opportunity- Shape the Future of Healthcare. Beyond Hospital Walls. 

What if you could lead a healthcare service that is redefining how care is delivered across Queensland and New South Wales? 

As healthcare rapidly evolves toward virtual, community and home-based models, St Vincent's Care at Home is leading one of Australia's most significant healthcare transformations. 

We are seeking an exceptional healthcare leader to join our executive leadership team as State Manager - Care at Home (QLD/NSW). Reporting to the National Director, Operations, this permanent full-time role can be based in Brisbane or Sydney and is responsible for leading a diverse and growing portfolio of home-based, virtual care and hospital substitution services.

This is a rare opportunity to influence healthcare delivery at scale.

Leading a significant and expanding service portfolio, you will drive operational excellence, service growth and strategic partnerships while contributing to the future direction of Care at Home services nationally. Working closely with executive stakeholders, clinicians, hospitals, private health insurers and government agencies, you will identify new opportunities, champion innovative models of care and expand access to services that improve patient outcomes, experience and accessibility.

For experienced healthcare leaders looking to move beyond traditional hospital operations, this is a genuine career-defining opportunity to help shape a more connected, sustainable and patient-centred healthcare system.

 

What You'll Do 

• Lead the delivery, growth and optimisation of Care at Home services across Queensland 

• Provide strategic and operational leadership across multidisciplinary clinical and operational teams 

• Drive sustainable growth initiatives and identify opportunities to expand services and market presence 

• Partner with hospitals, health services, specialists, private health insurers and funding partners to strengthen referral pathways and service integration 

• Collaborate with Clinical, Product and Growth teams to design and scale innovative home-based and virtual models of care 

• Oversee workforce planning, resource allocation and operational performance across multiple service streams 

• Monitor clinical, financial, workforce and patient outcome metrics to drive performance and continuous improvement 

• Ensure robust clinical governance, risk management, compliance and accreditation standards are maintained 

• Lead strategic service improvement and transformation initiatives 

• Develop and inspire high-performing teams while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration and innovation 

 

About You 
You are a proven healthcare leader with a track record of leading complex healthcare operations and multidisciplinary teams within private healthcare, hospital services or community-based care environments. 

You combine strong operational capability with commercial acumen and understand the importance of balancing patient outcomes, workforce performance and financial sustainability. 

You thrive in dynamic environments, are comfortable navigating healthcare funding and commissioning arrangements, and have experience building trusted relationships with executive stakeholders, clinicians, health services, insurers and government agencies. 

Most importantly, you are energised by innovation, growth and the opportunity to lead meaningful healthcare transformation at scale 

 

You Will Bring 

• Senior leadership experience (typically 7+ years) leading healthcare operations within private healthcare, hospital services, Hospital in the Home, rehabilitation, community healthcare or related healthcare environments 

• Demonstrated success managing large multidisciplinary clinical and operational teams across multiple service streams and geographic locations 

• Proven track record delivering sustainable growth, service expansion and operational excellence 

• Strong commercial, financial and workforce management capability, including budget accountability and performance optimisation 

• Experience influencing executive stakeholders and building strategic healthcare partnerships 

 

 

Highly Regarded 

• Experience within private hospital networks, private healthcare providers or insurer-funded healthcare services 

• Experience working with private health insurers and healthcare commissioning arrangements 

• Experience in Hospital in the Home, rehabilitation, oncology, palliative care, cardiac services or chronic disease management programs 

• Experience leading healthcare services across multiple sites or geographic regions 

• Experience with virtual care, remote monitoring and digitally enabled healthcare models 

• Experience leading multidisciplinary allied health services 

• Demonstrated involvement in healthcare transformation, innovation or service redesign initiatives 

 

Qualifications 

• Tertiary qualifications in Nursing, Allied Health or another relevant clinical discipline 

• Current professional registration where applicable 

• Postgraduate qualifications in Health Management, Business Administration, Leadership or a related discipline will be highly regarded. 

 

 

 

Why Join St Vincent's Health Australia? 
At St Vincent's, our people are at the heart of everything we do. When you join us, you'll become part of Australia's largest not-for-profit health and aged care provider, committed to delivering compassionate care and creating healthier communities. 

• Lead Healthcare Transformation – Play a critical role in shaping the future of healthcare delivery across Queensland. 

• One Connected St Vincent's – Be part of an organisation transforming healthcare through collaboration, innovation and integrated models of care. 

• Career Growth & Leadership Development – Access executive leadership development and national career opportunities. 

• Salary Packaging – Increase your take-home pay through generous not-for-profit salary packaging benefits. 

• Health & Wellbeing – Enjoy wellbeing initiatives, employee discounts and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support. 

• Innovation at Scale – Work at the forefront of virtual care, connected care and healthcare innovation. 

• Purpose-Driven Culture – Join an organisation grounded in Compassion, Integrity, Excellence and Justice. 

• Make a System-Wide Impact – Influence healthcare outcomes for patients, communities and the broader healthcare system. 

 

Build What's Next in Healthcare 

This is a unique opportunity to lead a growing healthcare portfolio at the forefront of innovation, helping to shape how care is delivered across Australia for decades to come. 

If you're an accomplished healthcare leader with the vision, commercial acumen and passion to drive meaningful change, we'd love to hear from you. 

Apply now and help redefine healthcare beyond hospital walls. 

Applications may close prior to the advertised closing date. 

Important Information
Employment is subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including reference checks, right-to-work verification, criminal history screening and relevant immunisation requirements (but not limited to). 

St Vincent's Health Australia celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, valued and empowered to thrive. 

Closing Date:

10 November 2026 11:59pm

Reconciliation Action Plan:

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au

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