Executive Director, Surgical Services Full-Time Executive

Applications are sought for the position of Executive Director, Surgical Services at North Canberra Hospital (NCH) for an initial period of six months, with the possibility of extension up to two years.
Reporting to the General Manager, NCH, the Executive Director, Surgical Services operates within the NCH executive team, actively contributing to the operational and strategic leadership of NCH, facilitating a positive high performing culture.

The Executive Director is responsible for all business, operational and strategic management within the clinical division, from delivery of end-to-end services, management of the division’s workforce (irrespective of the area of speciality or classification), governance and quality and safety.

It is expected that the Executive Director will have a unique understanding of the responsibilities and accountabilities of this role and provide outstanding leadership, communicate professionally and work with flexibility, efficiency, and diplomacy both individually and as part of a team.

Contract: The successful applicant will be placed on a short-term contract for six months with possibility of extension up to two years.

Remuneration: The position attracts a remuneration package ranging from $265,4+2 - $276,106 depending on current superannuation arrangements of the successful applicant. This includes a cash component of $235,867.

To apply: Interested candidates are requested to submit an application addressing the ACT Public Service Executive Capabilities, outlining relevant skills and experience, as well as a current curriculum vitae and the name and contact details of two referees.

Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now button below.

Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person centred care. It provides acute, sub-acute, primary and community‐based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding region. More information can be found on the CHS website.

Our Vision: creating exceptional health care together
Our Role: to be a health service that is trusted by our community
Our Values: Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and Kind

CHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are particularly encouraged to apply.

The new state-of-the-art Building 5 is now officially open at Canberra Hospital. This 44,000sqm, nine-storey facility, the largest healthcare infrastructure project in the Territory’s history, delivers cutting-edge acute clinical services. Building 5 seamlessly integrates with existing campus buildings, ensuring smooth public access, patient transportation, and efficient logistics.

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