Executive Director, Operations

Metro North Hospital & Health Service; Queensland; On-site; AUD 263,000 - 285,000; Full time

Job summary

A public health service provider in Queensland seeks a Senior Health Executive to lead strategic initiatives at the Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital. The ideal candidate will drive a culture of excellence in patient care, engage with stakeholders, and promote health equity. Competitive salary and excellent development opportunities are offered in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Higher employer superannuation contribution

Access to salary packaging

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior health executive role.
• Strong understanding of health equity and diversity.
• Ability to lead and influence teams effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and direction for RBWH.
• Lead development of a healthy workplace culture.
• Manage safety & quality operational plans effectively.
• Build relationships with government agencies and community groups.
• Promote quality and safety in patient care.

Skills

Leadership in health services

Strategic planning

Governance and risk management

Stakeholder engagement

Cultural safety knowledge

Job description

$263 731 - $284 962 p.a. (total remuneration)

Amazing opportunity to contribute as a senior health executive to provide strategic leadership and direction in the management of Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital in achieving the key strategies in clinical service excellence, business excellence, leadership, education and research in the delivery of quality patient-centred health care and business outcomes.

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:

• To lead the development of a healthy workplace values-driven culture throughout the HHS, contributing to a high performing culture across Metro North Health.
• Ensure RBWH services are strategically aligned with MNH and State and National health priorities in conjunction with the Executive Director, RBWH.
• Lead the delivery of safety & quality operational plans for the RBWH through strong governance and risk management, accountability and provide to the relevant stakeholders timely and accurate reporting with a focus on performance and quality outcomes.
• Develop strong relationships/partnerships with a range of internal and external stakeholders including Commonwealth and State government agencies, community groups, service providers, education and research bodies, staff, clinicians, clients and consumers.
• Promote a culture of quality and safety among clinical staff and communicate the need for individuals to understand their contribution to quality and safety outcomes in patient care.

Health Equity

It is expected that all Metro North Health staff, including the incumbent of this role as a valuable member of the Metro North workforce, contribute to the health equity agenda and meet the intent of supporting the defined six actions that specifically meet the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards (NSQHS), by actively supporting the elimination of racial discrimination and institutional racism; supporting increased access to health care; influencing the social, cultural and economic determinants of health; supporting the delivery of sustainable, culturally safe and responsive health services; and recognise the importance of working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities and organisations to design, deliver, monitor and review the health and support services we provide.

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

Be part of a world-class, dynamic and growing health service that embraces technology and innovation, excellence in healthcare, quality teaching and cutting edge research. Metro North Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for all employees. We offer unique and rewarding professional development opportunities in a safe and flexible work environment with a focus on putting our 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

Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.

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