Chief Operating Officer

2 weeks ago

Heidelberg, Australia Austin Health Full time

This position of Acting Chief Operating Officer is short term for a period of six months from 1 August 2024.

Austin Health is one of Victoria’s leading health services based in Melbourne’s north-east incorporating the Olivia Newton-John Cancer Centre, Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital, Royal Talbot Rehabilitation Centre, as well as community-based services. Austin Health is renowned for its specialist work in cancer, infectious diseases, obesity, liver transplant, spinal cord injury, intensive care medicine, neurology, endocrinology, mental health, and rehabilitation. A patient-centred and values-based organisation, Austin Health has a strong and vibrant culture where staff are enabled to be their best and patients are encouraged to participate in their care.

Reporting directly to the CEO, the Acting Chief Operating Officer is responsible for the management and performance of clinical operations’ access to services and service delivery; and performance targets across the health service.

The successful candidate will be an inspirational leader, with outstanding stakeholder engagement skills coupled with extensive experience gained in clinical operations and healthcare management.

The appointment will be for a period of six (6) months.

We would love to hear from you if you have:

  • Previous leadership experience in a complex, large scale health care institution, including a demonstrable track record of leading large scale change and/or transformation.
  • Demonstrated superior interpersonal skills, with capability to lead and convince others in defining and addressing complex and sensitive issues.
  • A strong track record of delivering outcomes and driving innovation at a senior level with a pro-active approach to fostering multidisciplinary teamwork and cooperation.
  • Demonstrated capacity to be an effective leader and member of the Executive team, stimulate constructive debate and support colleagues to achieve organisational objectives.
  • Demonstrated business and financial management competence.
  •  Commitment to continuous improvement of processes and service delivery to stakeholders.
  • Tertiary qualification in a health or management related field.

Our benefits

Working at Austin Health means enjoying a strong sense of purpose, engaging in meaningful work every day. Our people also receive a variety of rewarding benefits, including:

  • Greater take-home pay through generous salary packaging for living expenses, meals and holiday accommodation
  • A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounted fitness memberships and special offers on health insurance, and a comprehensive well being program
  • Mentoring, learning and career development opportunities 
  • Easy access via public transport, discounted car parking
  • Five weeks annual leave (pro-rate for part time), plus purchased leave options 

Inclusion at Austin Health

We celebrate, value and include people of all backgrounds, genders, identities, cultures, bodies and abilities. We welcome and support applications from anyone identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, physically or culturally diverse, LGBTQIA+, and people of any age.

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If you feel this role is right for you, we encourage your early application. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the closing date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad prior to the advertised closing date.
 

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and if required, a Working With Children Check. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process or have questions about this opportunity, you are welcome to reach out to the hiring manager: Cameron Goodyear on 9496 5363 or email to cameron.goodyear@austin.org.au
 

Interested in finding out more about this opportunity? Click here to view the position description for further details.

Application closing date: 2 July 2024

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