Deputy Director - Operations

West Moreton Hospital and Health Service; Ipswich City; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Paid study leave

Simulation training

Research opportunities

Wellbeing programs

Salary packaging

Job summary

West Moreton Health is seeking a Deputy Director (Operations) to provide whole-of-service operational leadership across Custodial Primary Health. The role partners with clinical, nursing and service development leaders to strengthen performance, patient flow, workforce sustainability and consistent service delivery across correctional and youth detention health services.

You will drive governance, risk management and strategic workforce planning in a large, geographically dispersed region.

Qualifications

• Proven high-level operational leadership in a large, dispersed public sector service.
• Analytical capability to interpret activity, workforce, financial data.
• Ability to influence stakeholders without direct authority.
• Experience leading change, governance and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Provide whole-of-service operational leadership across Custodial Primary Health.
• Coordinate priorities across multiple teams and locations.
• Strengthen performance, patient flow and workforce sustainability.
• Prepare high-level briefings and navigate sensitive workforce, financial and operational matters.

Skills

Operational leadership

Analytical capability

Performance management

Stakeholder engagement

Change management

Education

Relevant health management qualification

Tools

Governance frameworks

Data analysis tools

Job description

About West Moreton Health

West Moreton Health is one of Queensland's most diverse and rapidly evolving health services, delivering health care to over 300,000 people across Ipswich, Boonah, Gatton, Laidley, and Esk.

We provide preventative and primary healthcare services, ambulatory services, acute care, sub-acute care, oral health, mental health and other specialised services, including prison and youth detention health services, and alcohol and other drugs services to the region.

At West Moreton Health, our employees apply our shared values to every aspect of their work. This helps make sure our workplaces are effective, inclusive and empower our employees to reach our goals.

As a Child Safe Organisation, At West Moreton Health

• We prioritise children and young people being seen, heard, and safe in every interaction.
• We create inclusive environments where the voices and needs of children and young people are valued and respected.
• We believe safeguarding is shared responsibility, upheld by every member of our organisation.

Come and join a connected team of over 6,000 professionals delivering compassionate, community-based care across the West Moreton region.

What it's like to work with us | West Moreton Health

About The Role

The Deputy Director (Operations) provides whole-of-service operational leadership and coordination across Custodial Primary Health. The role works in partnership with clinical, nursing, operational and service development leaders to strengthen performance, patient flow, workforce sustainability and consistent service delivery across correctional and youth detention health services.

What We're Looking For

• Demonstrated high-level operational leadership in a large, complex and geographically dispersed service, with the ability to coordinate priorities across multiple teams and service locations.
• Highly developed analytical and performance management capability, including the ability to interpret activity, workforce, financial and quality information and convert it into practical action and executive advice.
• Proven ability to influence without relying on direct line authority, build trusted relationships and bring diverse clinical, operational and partner stakeholders together to resolve complex issues.
• Demonstrated capability in leading change, operational planning and implementation, with strong governance, risk management and benefits-realisation disciplines.
• Exceptional judgement, communication and organisational skills, including experience preparing high-level briefings and navigating sensitive workforce, financial and operational matters in a demanding environment.

Mandatory Requirements

• Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16

Why choose us

• Purposeful work that makes a meaningful impact in one of Queensland's fastest-growing regions.
• Professional development including mentorship, paid study leave, simulation training and research opportunities.
• Career pathways with support to step into senior roles and leadership.
• Wellbeing supports including peer networks, flexible work options, EAP and dedicated mental health programs.
• Competitive benefits including salary packaging and up to 12.75% super.
• A lifestyle you'll love in a region that blends rural charm, natural beauty and city convenience.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all West Moreton Health vacancies.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.