Director of Operations

Metro North Hospital & Health Service; Caboolture; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Higher superannuation contribution

Salary packaging

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Metro North Health is seeking a senior leader to provide strategic direction and operational leadership for Caboolture, Kilcoy and Woodford Directorate. You will drive the culture plan, align clinical plans with budgets, and deliver governance‑led reporting on performance outcomes.

The role focuses on strengthening leadership practices, reducing friction, and building partnerships with government, community groups, staff and clinicians to deliver safe, patient‑centred care across the region.

Responsibilities

• Actively drive the Our Metro North – Stronger Teams, Better Care culture plan, which focuses on improving how work is done across Metro North by strengthening leadership practices, clarifying decision-making, and reducing organisational friction.
• Work with the Executive Director, to ensure all Service Lines are strategically aligned with appropriate clinical plans that are reflective of allocated budget and workforce strategy. Develop and promote fiscally sound operating strategies leading to a culture of innovation, accountability and continuous improvement.
• Lead the delivery of service components of the Caboolture, Kilcoy and Woodford Directorate Operational Plan through strong governance and risk management, accountability and provide to the relevant stakeholders timely and accurate reporting with a focus on performance outcomes.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships/partnerships with a range of internal and external stakeholders including government agencies, community groups, service providers, education and research bodies, staff, clinicians, patients/consumers.

Job description

In this influential leadership role, you will provide strategic direction and operational leadership across key services, helping shape how we deliver safe, sustainable and patient-centred healthcare now and into the future.

About you

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:

• Actively drive the Our Metro North – Stronger Teams, Better Care culture plan, which focuses on improving how work is done across Metro North by strengthening leadership practices, clarifying decision-making, and reducing organisational friction.
• Work with the Executive Director, to ensure all Service Lines are strategically aligned with appropriate clinical plans that are reflective of allocated budget and workforce strategy. Develop and promote fiscally sound operating strategies leading to a culture of innovation, accountability and continuous improvement.
• Lead the delivery of service components of the Caboolture, Kilcoy and Woodford Directorate Operational Plan through strong governance and risk management, accountability and provide to the relevant stakeholders timely and accurate reporting with a focus on performance outcomes.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships/partnerships with a range of internal and external stakeholders including government agencies, community groups, service providers, education and research bodies, staff, clinicians, patients/consumers.

Benefits when working for us

• Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas
• Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance
• Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
• Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75% and access to salary packaging

Metro North Health offers a dynamic and progressive environment at the forefront of healthcare, research, and education. With a strong commitment to inclusion, flexibility, and professional development, we provide meaningful opportunities in a workplace that puts people first. You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro North here: https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careers

Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged and welcomed.

APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THIRD PARTIES (RECRUITMENT AGENCIES ETC.) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED