Director, Clinical Operations

• Lead strategic priorities to deliver impactful, efficient healthcare services.
• Enjoy a monthly Paid Allocated Day Off (ADO) plus your annual leave.
• Recognition of prior relevant service may be considered toward commencing salary

Director Clinical Operations: Lead community-based clinical services, set priorities, and drive strategic alignment across stakeholders for WSLHD goals.

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (Up 12 Months)

Position Classification: Health Manager Level 5

Remuneration: $79.85 – $89.33 per hour

Hours Per Week: 40

Location: Blacktown Hospital

Where you’ll be working

Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) is responsible for providing primary and secondary health care for people living in the Auburn, Blacktown, and The Hills Shire, Cumberland and Parramatta Local Government Areas (LGAs) and tertiary care to residents of the Greater Western Region. We are committed to our vision of ‘better health services for the people of western Sydney and beyond’. and to the delivery of health care or related services in line with our core values of collaboration, openness, respect, and empowerment.

What You’ll Be Doing

The Director Clinical Operations reports to the General Manager Integrated and Community Health and has overall management responsibility for the community based clinical services. The position will be required to work with a range of stakeholders across the Local Health District, the Ministry of Health, Western Sydney Primary Health Network and other Government and non-Government agencies.

The Director of Clinical Operations is responsible for priority setting, strategic direction and leadership to meet the health needs of the priority patient cohorts and community via an effective and efficient clinical service delivery

system.

The Director of Clinical Operations will need to ensure that all clinical services under the Directorate are strategically aligned with the priorities of WSLHD.

How To Apply

Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.

Selection Criteria

• Tertiary qualifications and or demonstrated experience in business, commerce, finance, health or other relevant fields. Class C licence required
• Demonstrated successful experience at a senior level in the public and/or private sector in the effective formulation, implementation and monitoring of key initiatives within a complex environment.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills including sound oral and written communication skills, attention to detail and problem solving skills.
• Demonstrated success in managing/leading large and diverse teams and delivering on key priorities and results
• High-level expertise, knowledge and experience in ensuring organisational compliance with public sector accountabilities.
• Demonstrated people management skills, including providing staff support, development, performance management and managing unacceptable workplace behaviour.
• Demonstrated understanding of budgeting, financial planning and performance to achieve goals in the organisation.
• Strong ability to meet deadlines and meet conflicting priorities.

Requisition ID: REQ541514

Applications Close: 16th February 2025

Need more information?

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• Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria.
• Explore the selection process, employment checks, outcomes and notifications.
• For inquiries about the role, contact Jasmin Ellis on [email protected]

People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/

Please note: In accordance with NSW Health policy, priority will be given to Australian citizens and permanent residents. A person who is not an Australian citizen or permanent resident is only eligible for temporary employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa or the advertised position.