Please note: Only current Department of Health, including Tasmanian Health Service employees, are eligible to apply.

The Executive Director of Operations and Performance position is a senior leadership position within the Hospitals North West reporting directly to the Chief Executive Hospitals North West. The primary purpose of the role is to provide strategic operational leadership and management of the clinical streams of Hospitals North West including the North West Regional Hospital (NWRH), Mersey Community Hospital (MCH), and Primary Health services 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 Role

The Executive Director of 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.

Appointment Details

This Senior Executive Office position is offered for a fixed term period of 12 months, commencing as soon as possible.
Offering an attractive remuneration package, which incorporates a salary range between $156,075 and $179,322 per annum plus 12% superannuation.

*Total remuneration package will be negotiable for the right applicant dependent on their skills and experience.

Eligibility

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

How to apply

Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen. This ensures important questions about you are answered. 
Please attach a brief statement (maximum 2 pages) outlining your experience, skills, and knowledge as they relate to the role.
You will also need to provide contact details for two referees as part of your application.

Statement of Duties

531406 Executive Director - Operations and Performance SES-1 (Jan 2025) CSU.DOCX

You are encouraged to discuss this opportunity further with:

Paula Hyland
Chief Executive Hospitals North West
(03) 6777 4113
paula.hyland@ths.tas.gov.au

The core purpose guiding the way in which we work across the Department of Health is to CARE for the health and wellbeing of all in Tasmania through our Values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence. We are united by our shared purpose and model our CARE Values through our interactions with one another, our patients, our clients and the Tasmanian community.