Coordinate complex international medical programs, managing logistics, partnerships and delivery across the South Pacific
- Lead & coordinate international medical missions in developing countries
- Drive life-changing, critical healthcare programs to those in need
- Flexible part-time role with purpose & impact
Salary guide:
$55-$60 per hour (depending on experience) + super + NFP salary packaging benefit
Taking care of people is our reason for being
At Adventist HealthCare Limited, caring for people is at the core of who we are. It’s what drives us to deliver exceptional outcomes for our patients and it’s a shared sense of purpose that extends to everyone who works here.
When you join our team, you’ll feel valued and supported by our strong commitment to learning, flexibility, great benefits and a positive culture of teamwork and cooperation.
Some of the exceptional employee benefits we offer include
- As a not-for-profit, we offer salary packaging that can reduce the amount of tax you pay, which can leave you with thousands of dollars more in your pocket.
- Up to 14 weeks paid parental leave
- Discounted gym membership for you and your family using Fitness Passport
- Great on campus amenities including cafés, gift shop, florist and even a hairdresser
- Plus, so many more.
About the role
The Operations Manager provides both strategic and operational leadership of Open Heart International (OHI), a ministry of Adventist HealthCare Limited. This role is responsible for delivering OHI’s strategy and overseeing program delivery, financial sustainability and governance, while leading and supporting a small team of staff and volunteer project coordinators. Working closely with internal leaders, donors, medical partners and community stakeholders, the role ensures OHI’s international medical programs are well planned, culturally appropriate, and aligned to community needs, with strong oversight of risk, safeguarding and compliance.
A key focus of the role is the coordination of complex international medical programs across the South Pacific, including developing trip proposals, managing budgets, and overseeing end-to-end logistics such as travel, accommodation, medical supplies and volunteer engagement. This is a part-time position (two days per week), however additional days will be required on an ad hoc basis to support operational demands. The role will also involve periodic international travel to support program delivery, stakeholder engagement and partnership development within developing country contexts.
Who we’re looking for
You are a values-driven leader who is passionate about delivering meaningful impact through healthcare. You bring experience working across complex, multi-stakeholder environments, ideally within international aid (ideally OHI), not-for-profit or healthcare settings.
You are equally comfortable working at a strategic level and getting into the operational detail, with strong capability in planning, coordination and delivery. You have experience working across diverse cultural contexts and are confident building relationships with a broad range of stakeholders, including clinicians, volunteers, donors, partners and government representatives.
This role is offered on a part-time basis (two days per week). You will need the flexibility to increase your days on an ad hoc basis to support operational demands, including during key program delivery periods.
You will also bring:
- Experience coordinating programs, projects or operations within healthcare, international development or a related field
- Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships across local and international contexts
- Experience managing logistics across travel, accommodation, supplies and workforce coordination
- Demonstrated ability to work with limited resources and adapt in dynamic or developing environments
- Sound financial and planning capability, including budgeting and reporting
- A collaborative and hands-on leadership style, with experience supporting volunteers or small teams
- Hold full Australian working rights, as visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
About Us
Open Heart International (OHI) is a medical outreach program established in 1985 by three dedicated clinicians at Adventist HealthCare who were driven by a desire to make a difference. Our primary mission is to provide specialised medical care to vulnerable communities in developing countries, addressing critical health needs that are often neglected. OHI conducts surgical projects, offering services such as cardiac, plastic, reconstructive, orthopaedic and women’s health surgeries. The focus is on creating local self-sufficiency by equipping local medical teams with necessary resources and training, ultimately transforming lives and improving the quality of healthcare in these countries.
What to expect
Successful candidates will be required to complete a range of pre-employment checks and assessments. These vary and could include professional references, a national police check, working with children check, vaccination evidence, among others.
How to apply
If you see yourself in this role, then we’d love to hear from you.
Simply click on the ‘Apply now’ link at the top of this advert and we’ll keep you up to date on how your application is progressing. Applicants will be reviewed as they are received and progressed to interview and appointed if deemed suitable. Therefore, we encourage you to Apply now to avoid disappointment.
If you would like to know more, then please feel free to contact our Carol Zeuschner at Carol.Zeuschner@sah.org.au Please note that this email is for enquiries only. Applications submitted via email will not be accepted. To apply, please click the ‘Apply now’ link.
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