Chief Operating Officer

Alfred Health

Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services.

• Fixed Term - 12-months
• Full Time at 76 hrs per f/n
• Grade 9 Administrator, salary commensurate with skills and experience
• Alfred Location
• Great staff benefits

Department

About Monash Partners 
Established in 2011 and accredited in 2015 as a Research Translation Centre, Monash Partners is a partnership of researchers, health professionals, consumers and the community that innovates for better health. Our health service partners provide care for more than 3M Australians including some of Australia’s most diverse and underserved communities across metropolitan, regional and rural areas. 

Position Summary

The Chief Operating Officer is responsible for managing the operational, theme and platform related activities of Monash Partners, including planning, implementation and monitoring, human resources, partner engagement and relations, finances, governance, communications and events.

In summary, the Monash Partners COO must combine strong operational management skills with an understanding of the specific challenges in healthcare implementation, research and research translation. A balance of strategic thinking, leadership, stakeholder engagement, and financial acumen is crucial to success in this role.

Experience Required

• Experience in Healthcare and Research Operations
• Leadership and Management Skills
• Financial and Budget Management
• Knowledge of Regulatory Compliance and Ethical Standards
• Strong Communication Skills
• Project Management Skills

Staff Benefits

• Generous salary packaging and novated leasing are available through Maxxia
• Onsite child care services, a payroll deductible expense
• Onsite staff gym, a payroll deductible expense
• Modern onsite library facilities, exclusive to Alfred Health staff
• Access to health and wellbeing incentives
• Discounted health insurance

For enquiries regarding this role, please contact Carol Hodgson, Executive Director, Monash Partners Academic Health Science Centre at c.hodgson@alfred.org.au

Applications close at 11 pm Thursday, 8th May 2025

Alfred Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve.  Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.

In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption. 

Website: www.alfredhealth.org.au