General Manager - GEO Healthcare

GEO Healthcare is on a powerful mission: to deliver high‑quality, culturally safe, human‑rights–focused healthcare to people in Victoria’s men’s prisons. As our services expand across more than 13 sites—and continue to grow—so does our need for an exceptional, visionary leader.

We are seeking a General Manager who is passionate about improving health outcomes for some of the state’s most vulnerable people, while guiding a high‑performing organisation through growth, transformation, and operational excellence.

Your Impact

This is not a typical health leadership job. As General Manager, you will influence the future of healthcare delivery across Victoria’s correctional system—ensuring services are safe, effective, culturally responsive, and grounded in dignity and respect.

You will shape strategic direction, lead a multidisciplinary Senior Leadership Team, and be the primary partner to Justice Health, Corrections Victoria, and key independent oversight bodies. Your leadership will directly impact the wellbeing of thousands of people every year.

As our General Manager, you’ll be accountable for:

Strategic & Operational Leadership

• Ensuring the delivery of high‑quality, safe, patient‑centred care across GEO Healthcare and GEO Healthcare Plus.
• Leading organisational culture, modelling GEO values, and building a high‑performing Senior Leadership Team.
• Overseeing annual business planning, financial performance, and full compliance with service agreements.

Stakeholder & Governance Excellence

• Acting as GEO Healthcare’s peak point of contact for Justice Health and Corrections Victoria.
• Building strong relationships with independent agencies including the Ombudsman, MHCC, Coroners Court, and peak Aboriginal organisations.
• Reporting performance outcomes to the GEO Healthcare Board and participating in clinical governance committees.

People, Culture & Safety

• Ensuring all sites are appropriately resourced and operate within budget.
• Leading workforce capability, training, and professional development.
• Creating a culturally safe environment for Aboriginal patients and employees.
• Overseeing safety, quality, risk, compliance, and environmental management systems.

What you bring

We’re looking for an outstanding leader with:

• Registration with AHPRA
• Tertiary qualifications in health or health service management
• Experience leading complex health services and navigating both clinical and corporate governance
• A proven ability to build strong relationships, influence senior stakeholders, and represent an organisation at the highest levels
• Expertise in commissioning, growing, or transforming health services
• Demonstrated experience working with Boards
• Exceptional interpersonal, negotiation, and communication skills

You also have:

• Eligibility to work in a correctional environment
• A current Australian driver’s licence
• Ability to maintain a security clearance and pass a criminal history check

For full information in relation to this role, including more details regarding the key selection criteria, please view the General Manager Position Description.

About GEO Healthcare

Under the trading name of GEO Healthcare, GEO provides primary and related healthcare services in Victorian men’s public prisons. An associated company, GEO Healthcare Plus Pty Ltd provides primary and related healthcare services in Ravenhall Correctional Centre.

Our professional multi-disciplinary team adopts a person-centred and trauma-informed approach in the delivery of healthcare – understanding that many people in prison have complex mental and physical health conditions that require a tailored approach to best manage their specific needs.

All healthcare services delivered by GEO Healthcare staff and by GEO Healthcare Plus staff are designed to be inclusive, culturally sensitive and contribute to the wellbeing and better health outcomes of men in prison.

About the Benefits

Joining GEO is your chance to make a real and lasting difference in the lives of prisoners, their families and the community. Benefits of working for GEO, include but are not limited to:

• Role diversity and internal career progression opportunities
• Ongoing funding for professional development opportunities (including further education sponsorship)
• Competitive salary
• Employee Assistance Program
• Fitness Passport to promote wellbeing. Discounted gym and pool access for members and their families to over 1500 fitness facilities across Australia.
• Discounted Private Health Insurance (Medibank Private)

How to Apply

To initiate the application process, click on the "Apply" button and proceed through the application questionnaire located beneath the job advertisement.

The application process has several stages, and should your application advance, you will be expected to engage in the following steps:

• In-Person (preferred) or Virtual Interview Attendance.
• Reference checks will be conducted following the interview.
• National Police Certificate Authority Clearance 
• Pre-Employment Medical and Fitness Assessment, which will be covered by our organisation.

Important: Please note that Pre-Employment clearance can take up to approximately 6-8 weeks. 

To be considered for this role, applicants must submit a covering letter and a current resume. 

For any enquiries, please email Kirilly Short, HR Coordinator at kirilly.short@geogroup.com.au

Applications close at 11:59pm Sunday, 22 March 2026.

 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply 

We are always looking for people to join or company who share the values that we stand for:  

INTEGRITY          RESPECT         ACCOUNTABLE       AGILE         INNOVATIVE