
Operations Manager - Asset Management
Murrumbidgee Local Health District
Posted 1 day ago
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time contract until July 2026
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 4
Remuneration: $141,974 - $169,151 per annum + super + 17.5% leave loading where applicable
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ588150
Applications Close: midnight on 17 August 2025
Lead with purpose and drive asset excellence across Regional NSW
About Us
Be part of a passionate organisation delivering exceptional care to over 240,000 people across regional NSW. As the largest employer in the Riverina, Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD) offers meaningful career opportunities across a vast and diverse region.
At MLHD, you’ll find purpose-driven work, access to modern technology, and genuine opportunities for growth. With 5,000+ staff across 33 hospitals and 12 community health services, you'll contribute to essential healthcare delivery in towns rich with history, community spirit, and regional pride.
Join us in shaping the future of health infrastructure while enjoying the lifestyle and professional fulfilment only the Riverina can offer.
About the Opportunity
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Operations Manager to lead the strategic and operational management of the Murrumbidgee Local Health District’s (MLHD) physical assets—including buildings, plant, and equipment—across the diverse and growing Riverina region of New South Wales.
Based in the Riverina, this pivotal role supports Murrumbidgee local health districts broad network of health services across rural and regional communities, making a vital contribution to the sustainability and performance of healthcare infrastructure in one of the state’s most important agricultural and lifestyle regions. The Riverina offers the ideal blend of professional opportunity and regional living—combining natural beauty, vibrant towns, and a deep sense of community.
In this role, you will lead the development and implementation of MLHD’s Asset Management Framework, Strategic Asset Management Plans (SAMP), and Asset Management Plans (AMP). You will oversee the delivery of safe, compliant, and efficient engineering and asset services, working closely with a wide range of stakeholders. Your leadership will guide a high-performing team and foster a culture of continuous improvement in asset performance across the District.
Make a real and lasting impact on health outcomes in the Riverina—while building your career in a region that values tradition, resilience, and progress.
To find out more, please review the Position Description.
About You:
You are a strategic thinker and proven leader with a strong background in asset management and operational planning. You bring:
A current Class C driver’s licence and willingness to travel across the District as required.
- Tertiary qualifications in Business, Engineering, Asset Management or a related field.
- Extensive experience in senior health management roles, with a deep understanding of asset lifecycle planning and infrastructure governance.
- Strong leadership and people management skills, with a track record of building high-performing teams and fostering a culture of accountability and collaboration.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels and drive complex initiatives forward.
- Demonstrated ability to manage risk, performance, and cost across a diverse asset portfolio.
Why join MLHD?:
At Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD), we offer more than a job — we offer the chance to make a real difference.
Make a Meaningful Impact – Play a vital role in delivering essential health services to our diverse and vibrant regional communities.
Attractive Remuneration – Enjoy competitive pay aligned with your skills and experience.
Generous Salary Packaging – Access up to $20,600 per annum tax-free for living expenses, plus the option for novated car leasing.
Professional Development – Take advantage of ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
Health & Wellbeing Support – Benefit from our comprehensive wellness programs for you and your family, including Employee Assistance Programs Fitness Passport and initiatives to support both physical and mental health.
Click here to discover why MLHD is the right place to grow your career and contribute to healthier communities.
How to Apply
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, click apply now! Please contact Daniel Challis via [email protected] if you have any questions about this role.
Make a Change. Make a Difference.
Murrumbidgee Local Health District is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply.
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About Murrumbidgee Local Health District
Wellness is our goal
Excellence is our passion
Our people are our future
Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD) has released a new Strategic Plan, which focuses our priorities for the next three to five years. The MLHD Board has released the MLHD Strategic Plan 2016-2021.
The focus is on wellness and seizing every opportunity to work in partnership with consumers to build and maintain wellness. The objective is to enable MLHD to be the best place to work, lead, practise, volunteer, teach, learn and grow.
We have embarked on a number of initiatives to improve future service delivery including a focus on priority areas:
Focusing on wellness
Aspiring to excellence
Investing in our people
Working together in partnership
The Strategic Plan provides clear priorities and a solid commitment to meet or exceed the expectations of consumers in all care settings.
Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.
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