General Manager - Virtual Health Services

Requisition Number: REQ615131 
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time contract until June 2028  
Location: Negotiable, across MLHD sites - Wagga Wagga or Griffith, NSW.
Remuneration: $147,653.00 - $175,917.00 per annum + super + 17.5% leave loading 
Applications Close: 25 November 2025 
 

About the Opportunity

As the General Manager - Virtual Health Services, you will lead the strategic development, implementation and operational management of out-of-hospital virtual health services across Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD).  

This Executive role is responsible for delivering high-quality, accessible and innovative virtual care models that enhance patient outcomes, improve system efficiency and support long-term workforce sustainability.

As the General Manager - Virtual Health Services, you will be responsible for:

• Developing and executing MLHD’s Virtual Health Strategy in alignment with statewide priorities. 
• Leading complex change initiatives to embed virtual care as a standard component of integrated service delivery. 
• Overseeing the design, implementation and evaluation of virtual health programs, ensuring compliance with governance, privacy and digital health standards. 
• Building strong partnerships with clinical teams, Executive Leadership, consumers, NSW Health, technology partners and community organisations. 
• Driving innovation in telehealth, remote monitoring, virtual wards and digital therapeutics.
• Supporting workforce capability building, education and leadership development to enable virtual health transformation.

To find out more, please review the Position Description. 
 

About You

Our ideal candidate will demonstrate deep expertise and leadership capability across digital health, system transformation and complex stakeholder environments.  

You will bring:

• A proven ability to influence and inspire clinicians to embrace virtual models of care. 
• Demonstrated success in driving cultural change and embedding new models of practice  
• Strong communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to translate virtual care concepts into clear clinical and patient benefits 
• Experience leading workforce capability uplift and redesign in support of digital and virtual care delivery.

About Us

MLHD is a passionate organisation delivering exceptional care to over 240,000 people across regional NSW. Spanning 125,000+ km², Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD) is the region’s largest employer, with 5,000+ staff across 33 hospitals, 12 community health centres, and a range of specialist and mental health services.

At MLHD, you’ll support diverse and meaningful work, with opportunities for career growth, access to cutting-edge technology and a wide range of employee benefits and incentives.

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 supporting essential services to our diverse and vibrant regional communities. 
• Flexible Working Arrangements – WFH options, hybrid working 
• 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, apply now! Please include the responses to the application questions and your most recent CV. Please contact Emma Field, Executive Director Service Delivery via Emma.Field@health.nsw.gov.au 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.