Director Strategy and Governance

SA Health; South Australia; On-site; AUD 131,000 - 177,000; Full time

Job summary

SA Health's Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network is seeking an experienced Director Strategy and Governance. This role leads a pivotal portfolio spanning organisational strategy, governance, risk management, performance, communications and stakeholder engagement.

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, you will shape governance and accountability frameworks, provide strategic advice to senior leaders, and drive initiatives that enhance the delivery of quality health services across the

Responsibilities

• Reporting directly to the CEO, lead a diverse portfolio covering strategy, governance, risk, performance.
• Provide expert strategic advice to the CEO, Governing Board Chair and senior leaders, ensuring governance and accountability frameworks support decisions.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration to shape organisational direction and strengthen partnerships delivering quality health services.

Job description

Director Strategy and Governance

Job no: 955285
Work type: Full time
Location: To be negotiated, Country SA - Location negotiable
Categories: Administration, Business and Management, Audit and Risk Management, Communication, Engagement, Media and Marketing, Project and Program Management, Regulation and Compliance

SS/SM2 – Director Strategy and Governance

• Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network
• Metro SA / Country SA – Location negotiable
• Salary: $153,887 per annum
• Ongoing, Full Time

WHAT ARE WE OFFERING?

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced strategic leader to join Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network (BHFLHN) as Director Strategy and Governance.

Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, you will lead a diverse and influential portfolio encompassing organisational strategy, governance, risk management, performance, communications, stakeholder engagement and corporate accountability.

As a key member of the Executive Leadership Team, you will provide expert strategic advice to the Chief Executive Officer, Governing Board Chair and senior leaders, ensuring the organisation's governance, performance and accountability frameworks support informed decision-making and the achievement of organisational priorities.

Leading a multidisciplinary portfolio, you will have the opportunity to shape organisational direction, drive strategic initiatives and strengthen the systems and partnerships that support the delivery of quality health services across our Network.

WHO ARE WE?

The Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network offers opportunities across our sites, from Kangaroo Island to Eudunda, wrapping all the way around our metropolitan areas. We pride ourselves on providing exceptional care to all our consumers, residents, their families, and community. Our mission is to ensure that you always receive the best quality, safe, consistent, collaborative care and always with kindness. We do this by maintaining exceptional levels of care at all times supported by systems and processes that assure us of quality and safety of our staff and those we serve.

BHFLHN also supports a diverse range of regional services, including Rural Support Services (RSS) and Rural and Remote Mental Health Services (RRMHS), which deliver specialist support and care to communities across regional South Australia. These services span multiple locations and contribute to improving access to quality, person-centred care closer to home.

WHERE AND HOW YOU WILL WORK

This role allows for flexibility to work from any of our BHFLHN sites by negotiation, or the ability to work remotely, and benefit from the work-life balance this provides

In this influential leadership position, you will work across the Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network, collaborating closely with the Chief Executive Officer, Governing Board, Executive Leadership Team and senior leaders.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

• Are you an accomplished strategic leader with the ability to influence at the highest levels of an organisation?
• Do you have extensive experience providing strategic advice and support to Boards, Chief Executives or equivalent senior decision-making bodies?
• Can you navigate complex, politically sensitive and changing environments while balancing competing priorities and delivering organisational outcomes?
• Do you have a strong understanding