Executive Director

The Role:

The Executive Director - Clinical Services, as part of Ambulance Tasmania's Executive Management Team, will be responsible and accountable for:

• Strategically managing all clinical matters relating to Ambulance Tasmania, in consultation with the Medical Directors and the Chief Executive – Ambulance Tasmania.
• Directing and managing the clinical governance and patient safety programs for Ambulance Tasmania, ensuring that the clinical care provided is safe, effective and in accordance with contemporary standards and practice, and under established Agency policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Manage the development and implementation of clinical practice guidelines, policies, protocols, standards and procedures and the provision of appropriate advice and clinical expertise, ensuring that all staff are appropriately educated and clinically supported for their role to deliver safe, effective, evidence-based clinical care.

You will need:

1. Substantial expertise and experience in ambulance service administration and in the management of ambulance service operations including sound understanding of educational principles, research, patient safety, clinical services redesign, project management and clinical governance.
2. Highly developed strategic management skills, including conceptual, analytical and creative skills and an ability to identify, develop and drive strategies for the flexible delivery and design of education programs and the use of new and emerging technologies to support reforms in a complex business environment.
3. Proven high level organisational skills and experience to review and develop continuous quality improvement initiatives and techniques on clinical direction, education, policies, programs, and curriculum to meet operational requirements and how these interact within organisational reform.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

Why Tasmania:

The Department of Health Tasmania oversees various hospitals across the state, including the Royal Hobart Hospital, Launceston General Hospital, Northwest Regional Hospital, and Mersey Community Hospital, as well as district hospitals and ambulance services. Additionally, it provides community health, mental health, and primary healthcare services to the Tasmanian community through more than 300 sites.

Tasmania, Australia's only island state, offers unparalleled natural beauty and a luxurious lifestyle. Pursuing your health career in Tasmania's public health system means building strong connections with colleagues and patients. It also means embracing a lifestyle where you can enjoy extraordinary experiences outside of work while making a significant impact on the community during work.

Details of appointment:

Permanent, full time, day worker (with on-call) position, working up to 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.

*notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.

Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies.

Salary: $186,961 per annum. Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance withAmbulance Tasmania Agreement 2019 and Tasmanian Ambulance Service Award

Salary Packaging:

You'll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.

Allowances:

• Professional Development Allowance of up to $1000 per annum

Benefits available to eligible candidates:

• Travel and relocation assistance support available up to $15,000 for eligible appointees from overseas, and up to $10,000 for appointees from interstate.
• Professional development and accelerated pathways.
• A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
• Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.

More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here

Eligibility:

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:

• Holds a Bachelor of Paramedic Science or other qualification approved by the Service, relevant work experience and an additional qualification in management or equivalent
• Current Driver's Licence

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Extensive operational experience as a practicing clinician
• Demonstrated experience of industry representation at a senior national level
• Other relevant tertiary postgraduate qualifications
• Relevant AHPRA registration

Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.

Statement of Duties:

• 525258 Executive Director - Clinical Services

Application Guide:

• Department of Health - Applicant Guide

How to apply:

Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered.

You will be prompted to complete a 1–2-page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.

*Applications from Recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this role

Closing Date

Applications close on 14 September 2025, 11:55 (AEST).

For more information:

Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.

Name: Michelle Baxter

Position: Chief Executive - Ambulance Tasmania

Phone number: 

Email address: 

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Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that Department of Health do. This allows us to instil trust and collaborate through honest and fair communication and helps cultivate an environment of growth and innovation. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.