Address- Executive Health Opportunity (HES3H)
- Senior leadership role located in Cairns, Tropical North Queensland
- Seeking Experienced Operations Leader focused on Engagement and Problem Solving
THE OPPORTUNITY
The Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service (CHHHS) is seeking an experienced health executive to be their Chief Operations Officer to be part of the executive leadership team. CHHS is the primary provider of health services to residents of the Cairns and Hinterland region and specialist services to the Torres and Cape and serves a population of approximately 261,500 people which is forecast to increase to over 306,600 by 2031.
Services are provided over a large geographical area and a range of facilities, from a large tertiary hospital in Cairns to facilities in rural and remote areas. Cairns Hospital is the primary provider of specialised and referral services for the region, with broader general surgical, medical and primary care services provided at other facilities across the Tablelands, Innisfail and Mossman/Port Douglas areas. CHHHS also provides an extensive range of health services in more than 30 regional, rural and remote facilities across a geographical area of 141,000 square kilometres. The Health Service is 95 percent self-sufficient with only a small number of high-level acute services being provided in Townsville and Brisbane.
THE ROLE
The Chief Operating Officer ensures Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service’s (CHHHS) strategic and operational objectives are enabled through the provision of high-quality leadership and direction to CHHHS’ hospital facilities and service Executives to optimise the provision of safe, quality healthcare while continuously improving clinical, performance and business outcomes. The Chief Operating Officer is a key member of the Cairns and Hinterland Executive Team, collaborating with clinical and corporate leaders to enhance relationships and identify, lead, and support innovative ways to deliver high quality, safe, patient-centred health care, and business outcomes.
The Chief Operating Officer will lead and undertake expert analysis, provide and implement strategic advice to the Executive Team, Health Service Chief Executive and the CHHHS Board to enhance strategy, planning and performance so that service outcomes and strategic priorities are achieved sustainably and cost-effectively.
HOW TO APPLY
The closing date for applications is Friday 22nd March 2024 The reference number to include in your application is H24_4702
Please use the button at the top of the page to submit your application. It will not be accepted via email.
For a confidential discussion, please contact Principal Consultant:
Sarah Buckler, Queensland State Manager & HardyGroup Principal Consultant M. +61 (0) 429 486 *** E. ********@hardygroupintl.com
