Executive Director of Operations

ExecThread; Sydney; On-site; AUD 215,000 - 403,000; Full time

Job summary

ExecThread is seeking an Executive Director of Operations in Greater Sydney to lead clinical operations and performance across a complex health service. The role provides strategic advice to executive leadership and the board, guiding operational plans, policy, business strategy, and clinical service design.

Successful candidates will be senior health executives with extensive leadership experience in large, complex health organizations.

Responsibilities

• lead clinical operations and performance across a complex health service
• oversee hospitals and health services and improve financial and operational performance
• foster innovation, quality improvement, and patient safety with a focus on patient-centred care
• build effective relationships with clinicians, staff, government, and community partners
• provide strategic advice to executive leadership and the board

Skills

Strategic leadership

Financial acumen

Governance capabilities

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Greater Sydney, Australia Area (On-site)

The Company is seeking an Executive Director of Operations to lead clinical operations and performance across a complex health service. The role provides strategic advice to executive leadership and the board, and leads the development and delivery of operational plans, policy, business strategy, and clinical service design. Responsibilities include overseeing hospitals and health services, improving financial and operational performance, and building effective relationships with clinicians, staff, government, and community partners. The Executive Director will also foster innovation, quality improvement, and patient safety, with a strong focus on patient-centred care. Candidates should be senior health executives with extensive leadership experience in a large, complex organization delivering health services. They should bring strong strategic insight, financial acumen, and governance capabilities, along with the ability to balance day-to-day operations and long-term planning. Excellent collaboration and relationship-building skills are essential for engaging diverse teams and stakeholders around a shared vision. Candidates must also have current working rights in Australia.

Functions

• Operations

USD $151,449-$283,461 (total) per year

Major public health district delivering comprehensive healthcare across Western Sydney