- Executive leader with proven leadership and management skills in a complex and multidisciplinary work environment.
- Expertise in managing resources, utilising data and applying contemporary management techniques.
- Strategic planning skills with the ability to make sound judgments.
- Flexible and adaptable with change management skills.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to build productive relationships.
THE OPPORTUNITY
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.
THE CANDIDATE
The position requires a person who can champion a child-safe culture that upholds the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations. The Department is committed to the safety, wellbeing, and empowerment of all children and young people, and expects all employees to actively participate in and contribute to its rights-based approach to care, including meeting all mandatory reporting obligations. The Executive Director of Operations and Performance is also responsible for complying at all times with policy and protocol requirements, including those relating to mandatory education, training, and assessment. Finally, the position holder must actively participate in and contribute to the organisation’s Quality & Safety and Work Health & Safety processes, including in the development and implementation of safety systems.
HOW TO APPLY
The closing date for applications is Monday, 28th April 2025. The reference number to include in your application is H25_5030.
