- Join a purpose-driven organisation investing in culture, growth, and innovation
- Full-time hybrid | Senior leadership role | Starting from $156,000 + super
- Lead one of Canberra’s leading 24/7 emergency animal hospitals
Hospital Administrator/Director Animal Emergency Australia (AEA)
Location: Lynham, Canberra, ACT
Full-time | Senior leadership role
About AES Canberra:
Animal Emergency Service (AES) Canberra is AEA’s flagship hospital in the ACT, delivering 24/7 emergency and critical care to the local community and surrounding regions. As part of the AEA network, AES Canberra combines advanced clinical capability with a strong, people-first culture, offering a truly collaborative environment where leaders can make a meaningful impact on patients, clients, and their teams.
Lead a High-Performance 24/7 Hospital:
AEA is seeking an experienced and driven Hospital Administrator/Director to take full accountability for our emergency hospital in Canberra, ACT.
This is a true leadership role – owning performance, leading people, and driving operational excellence in a fast-paced, high-impact environment.
Why Join AEA?
At AEA, we’re building the future of emergency veterinary care – investing in our people, our culture, and innovation.
You’ll benefit from:
- Full autonomy to lead and make decisions
- Clear executive alignment and support
- A strong focus on leadership development and continuous improvement
- The ability to make a visible, meaningful impact on patient outcomes, client experience, and team culture
About the Role:
As Hospital Administor/Director, you are accountable for the overall success of the hospital, including:
- Leading hospital strategy, operations, and performance delivery
- Managing financial performance (P&L, budgets, growth initiatives)
- Building and leading a high-performing, engaged team
- Driving operational efficiency and service excellence
- Ensuring the highest standards of patient care and client experience
- Maintaining strong WHS, compliance, and risk frameworks
About You:
We’re looking for a capable, values-driven leader with:
- 7+ years’ experience leading people and complex operations
- Strong commercial and financial acumen
- A track record of improving performance, not just maintaining it
- Exceptional people leadership and stakeholder management skills
- High emotional intelligence and the ability to lead in fast-paced, high-pressure environments
Experience in veterinary sector or healthcare is advantageous – but not essential.
What Success Looks Like:
- A high-performing, engaged team culture
- Strong and improving financial results
- Consistent delivery of high-quality patient care and client outcomes
- A hospital that is safe, efficient, and aligned to the AEA national strategy
Ready to Apply?
If you’re ready to take ownership of a complex operation and lead a team where your impact is visible every day, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now or send your CV to Tee at [email protected]
Closing date: 3 June
1st Round Interviews Held: 8- 12 June 2026
