Canberra Health Services is seeking interest to cover the Deputy Chief Executive position for opportunities from one month to one year, with the possibility of extension up to two years.
Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Deputy Chief Executive Officer (DCEO) is responsible for providing leadership for the development and implementation of the strategic and corporate plans and associated frameworks and strategic projects. Developing and ensuring implementation of organisational wide corporate plans and collaborating with the ACT Health Directorate to deliver clinical service and master planning processes, to ensure CHS is positioned well for the future and delivers transformational and creative change in the delivery of health services and health outcomes for our community.
The DCEO is also responsible for:
- The leadership of the Quality, Safety, Innovation and Improvement (QSII) team to ensure governance, oversight and reporting functions which provide assurance as to the quality and effectiveness of care provision by the organisation.
- Overarching accountability for supporting readiness of CHS to undergo assessment against the National Safety and Quality in Health Service Standards (NSWHSS) to maintain service accreditation.
- Leadership of operational services to support the delivery of healthcare to our Community through the Infrastructure and Health Support Services (IHSS) portfolio.
- The delivery of the operational and clinical planning arm of the Campus Modernisation / Canberra Hospital Expansion to ensure the organisation is optimally placed to meet the future needs of Canberrans.
This is a crucial leadership role requiring a high level of ethics and integrity, with the ability to be objective and independent whilst leading the development of Health Services policy and ensuring CHS builds and maintains strategic relationships across Government and with external stakeholders.
Applications are encouraged from executives with previous experience in the health sector, strategic business management experience and the leadership, maturity and professional credibility to enable success in growing Canberra Health Services delivery of service and profile. Drive, energy, flexibility, authenticity and an engaging communication and influencing style are all important qualities being sought.
**Remuneration**:The position attracts a remuneration package ranging from **$383,071** - **$398,430** depending on current superannuation arrangements of the successful applicant. This includes a cash component of **$341,319.**
**Contract**: The successful applicant will be placed on a short-term contract for one month up to one year with the possibility of extension** up to two years.**
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📌 Deputy Chief Executive Officer
🏢 Act Government
📍 Canberra