Executive Director - Operations And Performance (531406)

Description:

• Australia, Tas
• Apr 24, 2025

About Tasmania Government

The Tasmanian State Service (TSS) is the largest employer in Tasmania, with over 28,000 employees providing services to the Tasmanian community at all levels.

The Executive Director of Operations and Performance position is a senior leadership role within the Hospitals North West, reporting directly to the Chief Executive of Hospitals North West. The primary purpose of the role is to provide strategic operational leadership and management of the clinical streams of Hospitals North West, including the North West Regional Hospital (NWRH), Mersey Community Hospital (MCH), and Primary Health services, ensuring the delivery of quality services while meeting the requirements of the Service Plan, Patient Flow & Access, Finance & Budget, and other relevant performance indicators.

The Role

The Executive Director of Operations and Performance must have advanced management capability in guiding the strategic development and operations of the Hospitals, including the efficient and effective use of resources and the management of a multidisciplinary program. The position holder is required to operate autonomously and is expected to exercise considerable initiative and professional independent judgment across the spectrum of responsibilities. The position holder must champion and lead organisational change and improvements by identifying and implementing enhancements to work processes and systems while maintaining the highest standards of quality, accuracy, and timeliness of advice.

The position is offered as a 5-year contract with an attractive remuneration package, including a salary range between $156,075 and $171,573 p.a. plus 11.5% superannuation.

Eligibility

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Satisfactory completion of an appropriate course of study such as a bachelor's degree with studies in commerce, management, or health services.

To apply, submit your application online and complete the required sections. Ensure that you attach a brief statement (maximum 2 pages) outlining your experience, skills, and knowledge as they relate to the role. You will also need to provide contact details for two referees as part of your application.

For more information or to discuss this opportunity further, please contact us.

What it is like working at the Department of Health?

Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence are the values that underpin all our work in the Department of Health. We respect diversity, which is the foundation of everything that the Department of Health does. This allows us to instil trust and collaborate through honest and fair communication and helps cultivate an environment of growth and innovation. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.