Executive Manager, Office of Group Chief Executive Officer

Your role at St John of God Health Care

St John of God Health Care (SJGHC) is one of the largest private providers of health care services in Australia, employing more than 16,000 employees (caregivers). We operate 26 hospitals and services comprising more than 3,300 hospital beds, including home nursing, disability services and social outreach programs.

We are seeking a highly capable and trusted professional to partner with the Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) in driving organisational performance, transformation, and stewardship. This pivotal role provides strategic and operational support to the GCEO, assisting with the preparation of high-quality papers and presentations, sourcing critical information, and monitoring key actions and outcomes across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the GCEO in leading organisational improvement and stewardship initiatives.

• Develop, update, and implement governance frameworks and related GCEO documentation.

• Contribute to system-wide performance monitoring, risk management, and improvement opportunities.

• Analyse performance challenges through stakeholder engagement, data insights, and process reviews to develop actionable solutions.

• Prepare accurate and insightful reports, board papers, and presentations to inform executive decision-making.

• Research and apply best practice approaches to enhance organisational performance.

• Act as a key liaison between the GCEO, Executive Committee, CEOs, and external stakeholders to ensure alignment and execution of strategic priorities.

• Influence and support a culture of accountability, collaboration, and performance across the organisation.

• Lead cross-functional working groups on complex, high-impact organisational priorities.

• Represent and support the GCEO in external engagements, including government relations, industry forums, and stakeholder partnerships.

• Build trusted relationships with executives and senior leaders, serving as a respected and reliable representative of the GCEO.

The ideal candidate will hold a tertiary qualification in commerce, business, or a related discipline, or possess significant experience in performance improvement within a large and complex organisation. You will bring a sound understanding of project management methodologies, particularly those applied to performance and transformation initiatives, along with a solid working knowledge of hospitals and the healthcare sector.

Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills are essential, as is the ability to analyse complex information, think strategically, and solve problems effectively. You will demonstrate strong organisational and time management capabilities, a proactive approach to driving and influencing positive change, and proficiency across the Microsoft Office suite.

Above all, people will be at the core of everything you do committing to and supporting our Mission and Values.

We can offer you

• Competitive remuneration and benefits

• Permanent Full-Time position

• Salary packaging up to $18,550 on a range of benefits such as mortgage, rent, meal entertainment, holiday accommodation or other everyday living expenses as well as options to salary package benefits above the FBT cap on items such as:

  • Novated leasing 

  • work related expenses

  • self-education and

  • additional superannuation

• A healthy work-life balance through flexible work options, additional purchased leave and well-being programs

• Employee discount on St John of God Hospital & Medical Services and Private Health Insurance

• Employee support through our dedicated free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Access to a range of Lifestyle, Health & Wellbeing rewards and discounts

All applicants are asked to submit a covering letter (of no more than two (2) pages) demonstrating how you meet the above position requirements

For enquiries, please contact Margaret Greener, Executive Assistant to Chief People Officer on

St John of God Health Care embraces diversity and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people with disabilities. We are committed to providing a safe environment for all children and vulnerable people in our care and proactively take measures to protect children/vulnerable people from abuse.