The Organisation

About Melbourne Teaching Health Clinics

Melbourne Teaching Health Clinics (MTHC) is a non-for-profit, wholly owned subsidiary of the University of Melbourne and provides world class clinical training opportunities for the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences students. It also provides patient access to high quality health care for members of the Victorian community, within a private practice setting. There are six clinical areas that are central to this service, and they include general medical practice, dentistry, optometry, audiology, speech pathology and psychology.

MTHC places a high level of importance on providing an environment for our people that reflect the values of our organisation. These values are:

Be Ethical

Be Accountable

Be Collaborative; and

Be Compassionate.

About Shepparton Medical Centre

The Shepparton Medical (SMC) centre is a GP Clinic and multidisciplinary practice providing quality health care to the general public in Shepparton and surrounds. It has been facilitating the wellbeing of patients and students through quality patient-centred care and outstanding clinical education and delivers approximately 40,000 services to patients each year. It supports the community in a number of ways including participating in Priority Primary Care Centres as well as providing allied health care and a range of specialist services.

Click here to find out more: https://shepmed.mthc.com.au/

About the Role

Are you a visionary leader passionate about healthcare excellence, innovation, and compassionate service? SMC, a pioneering multidisciplinary teaching clinic, is seeking an Operations Manager who embodies progressive thinking, inspires teams, and drives positive change in rural healthcare.

Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer and partnering closely with the Medical Director, you will lead the operational and strategic direction of SMC and the Urgent Care Centre (UCC), ensuring excellence in service delivery, workforce development, and clinical education. This is your opportunity to shape a culture that thrives on collaboration, inclusivity, and continuous improvement. You will champion integrated care models, foster leadership, and expand innovative services to meet evolving community needs.

About you

The Selection Criteria is designed to assess the candidate's suitability for the position. If you don’t believe you meet all the points below, but you have relevant skills and experience, we still encourage you to apply.

We seek a senior leader who is:

Progressive and Forward-Thinking: A strategic visionary who drives innovation and embraces new models of care and technology to future-proof rural healthcare.

Inspiring and Compassionate: Someone who leads with empathy, motivates multidisciplinary teams, and prioritises patient-centred care and staff wellbeing.

Collaborative and Values-Driven: A role model who lives our values—ethical, accountable, compassionate, collaborative—and fosters a culture of respect and inclusivity.

Experienced and Skilled: Proven track record in senior operational management in multidisciplinary health settings, with expertise in workforce development, financial management, stakeholder engagement, and service innovation.

Committed to Education and Leadership: Passionate about clinical education leadership and developing future healthcare professionals in a supportive, integrated environment.

Why Join Us?

Be part of a unique and impactful rural health service with a strong focus on teaching and patient care.

Join a values-based organisation dedicated to diversity, inclusivity, and innovation.

Lead a skilled and motivated team focused on making a real difference in the community.

To Apply

If you are ready to lead with vision, heart, and purpose, and help shape the future of rural health care, we want to hear from you. Please submit your CV and Cover Letter with reference to the Selection Criteria listed in this advertisement.

At MTHC, we value the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community, and we encourage and celebrate diversity. Indigenous Australians, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, females, people of all ages, with disabilities or culturally diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply for our roles. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the community in which we live.

For inquiries, please contact Jing Yang at [email protected] (please do not send applications to this email).

Please note, this position requires the successful candidate to undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check. This is essential to guarantee a secure environment for all individuals at MTHC. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.

Applications close: Friday, 15 August 2025. Please note: this position may close early if a high volume of applications are received.