Director Office of the Chief Executive

17 hours ago

Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia Darling Downs Hospital and Health Service Full time

Darling Downs Health is seeking a dynamic and experienced Director, Office of the Chief Executive. This pivotal role offers the opportunity to influence strategic direction, drive organisational excellence, and support the Chief Executive in delivering safe, high-quality healthcare across the region. You will bring expert leadership, sound judgement, and a deep understanding of complex service environments to a values-led organisation committed to meaningful change. If you are ready to lead with integrity, engage across diverse stakeholder groups, and make a lasting impact, we welcome your application.

What Your Day Will Look Like….

You'll be at the heart of strategic decision-making, working closely with the Chief Executive to anticipate needs, navigate complex issues, and drive forward initiatives that matter. Your day will involve engaging with leaders across the health service, facilitating high-level discussions, and representing the Chief Executive in key forums. You'll provide expert advice, craft insightful briefs, and manage sensitive communications with stakeholders including government and non-government organisations. With a focus on continuous improvement, you'll foster a collaborative and outcomes-focused culture, ensuring the Office of the Chief Executive runs smoothly and effectively. Every moment will be an opportunity to lead with purpose, influence positive change, and support the delivery of safe, high-quality care to our communities.

Let's talk about you

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can inspire the following:

  • Compassion – you will engage with others and demonstrate empathy, care, kindness, support and understanding.
  • Integrity – you are open, honest, approachable, equitable and consistent in everything we do.
  • Dignity – you treat others with respect, display reasonableness and take pride in what you do.
  • Innovation – you embrace change and strive to know more, learn more and do better.
  • Courage – you respectfully question for clarity and have the strength and confidence to Speak Up.

Why Us?

Darling Downs Health's (DDH) region is a large geographic area covering approximately 90,000 square kilometres across Southeast Queensland. We are one of the largest employers in the region, with a diverse team of more than 6,000 staff. We deliver frontline health services across our 30 facilities and care for nearly 300,000 people, support the birth of almost 3,000 babies and perform more than 15,000 breastscreens.

We offer rewarding career opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas throughout our health service and pride ourselves on providing a work culture that values and respects diversity in the workplace. We also believe that all our employees should be treated fairly, with dignity and with respect. DDH is committed to providing a safe, secure, supportive, and inclusive workplace.

Benefits
  • Competitive wages, salary packaging and leave entitlements
  • A diverse work culture
  • Career development
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Education opportunities, Study and Research
  • Paid parental leave
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Discounted Private Health Insurance
  • Fitness Passport
  • Work-Life Balance, Variety and Flexibility
  • Generous Salary Sacrificing

Next step….

Applicants are to apply online and supply the requested documentation.

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