Executive Director Operations And Performance

Department of Health, Tasmania; Riverside; On-site; AUD 189,000 - 208,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% superannuation

Job summary

The Department of Health in North West Tasmania is seeking an experienced leader for the role of Executive Director Operations and Performance at North West Regional Hospital. This senior executive will provide strategic leadership and operational management across the North West Hospitals and statewide Primary Care.

The role requires autonomous decision‑making, change leadership, and delivery of high‑quality services in line with the Service Plan, patient flow, finance and budget indicators.

Qualifications

• Satisfactory completion of an appropriate course of study such as a bachelor's degree with studies in commerce, management or health services
• Current Driver’s Licence

Responsibilities

• Senior leadership position within Health Service Operations reporting to the Executive General Manager Health Service Operations (NW Hospitals and Primary Care).
• Provides strategic operational leadership and management to the clinical streams of North West Hospitals including the North West Regional Hospital, Mersey Community Hospital and associated District Hospitals and Community Health Centres.

Education

Bachelor's degree with studies in commerce, management or health services

Job description

Executive Director Operations and Performance (531406)

Department of Health
Hospitals & Primary Care - Hospitals NW
Hospitals & Primary Care - Hospitals NW

Applications must be submitted by Tuesday 27 October, 2026 11:55 PM

Tuesday 27 October, 2026 11:55 PM AEST

Award/Classification:

$189,400 to $208,228 per annum

Employment type:

Senior Executive

Region:

North West

Location:

North West Regional Hospital

The Department of Health is seeking an experienced leader for the role of Executive Director Operations and Performance in North West Tasmania.A key executive position providing strategic leadership and operational management of the North West Hospitals and Statewide Primary Care.

The Role

The Executive Director Operations and Performance is a senior leadership position within the Health Service Operations reporting directly to the Executive General Manager Health Service Operations (NW Hospitals and Primary Care). The role provides strategic operational leadership and management to the clinical streams of North West Hospitals including the North West Regional Hospital (NWRH), Mersey Community Hospital (MCH) and associated District Hospitals and Community Health Centres and Primary Health ensuring the delivery of quality services while meeting the requirements of the Service Plan, Patient Flow & Access, Finance & Budget, and other relevant performance indicators.

The Executive Director Operations and Performance must have advanced management capability in guiding the strategic development and operations of the Hospitals, including the efficient and effective use of resources and the management of a multidisciplinary program. The position holder is required to operate autonomously and is expected to exercise considerable initiative and professional independent judgment across the spectrum of responsibilities. The position holder must champion and lead organisational change and improvements by identifying and implementing improvements to work processes and systems while maintaining the highest standards of quality, accuracy, and timeliness of advice.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application

The position is offered as a 5-year contract commencing as soon as possible.

Offering an attractive remuneration package, which incorporates a salary ranging between $189,400 and $208,228 per annum plus 12% superannuation.

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Satisfactory completion of an appropriate course of study such as a bachelor's degree with studies in commerce, management or health services
• Current Driver’s Licence

Statement of Duties and Associated Documents

For More Information

Paula Hyland
Executive General Manager Health Service Operations (NW Hospitals and Primary Care)
[phone]
[e-mail]

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The Department of Health is seeking an experienced leader for the role of Executive Director Operations and Performance in North West Tasmania.A key executive position providing strategic leadership and operational management of the North West Hospitals and Statewide Primary Care.

The Department of Health is seeking an experienced leader for the role of Executive Director Operations and Performance in North West Tasmania.A key executive position providing strategic leadership and operational management of the North West Hospitals and Statewide Primary Care.