AddressJob reference: 870564
Location: 5112 - ELIZABETH
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone
- Northern Adelaide Local Health Network – Lyell McEwin Hospital – Elizabeth Vale
- Classification: SAES – Level 1 - SA Executive Services Level 1 - To be Negotiated
- Temporary Full-Time, up to 3 years
The Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (NALHN) is part of SA Health which provides a range of acute and sub-acute services for people of all ages living in the northern metropolitan Adelaide. Hospitals and services within the NALHN include the Lyell McEwin Hospital, Modbury Hospital, a range of sub-acute and primary health care services and a number of state-wide services. The northern area of Adelaide is currently the highest population growth area in South Australia.
NALHN is currently looking for a Chief Operating Officer (COO) to work with the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) in fostering a culture of excellent care and enhancing workforce and leadership capabilities to achieve this goal. NALHN is a complex organisation which employs around 6300 staff and has an annual budget in excess of $850m.
The COO is a senior Executive position, reporting directly to the CEO, and accountable for the leadership and performance of the Network’s operational service delivery.
The COO is responsible for leading pro-active service planning, capacity planning and management, effective corporate and clinical governance, and high levels of clinical engagement to foster consumer centred and integrated care. They will develop and maintain a high performing, cohesive Directorship Team to develop and sustain transformational change and deliver the requirements of the Network Service Agreement, as it relates to their portfolio.
The COO will manage within allocated operational and capital budgets, ensuring all performance and reporting requirements are met. This will include leadership of the planning of Divisional budgets, resourcing and efficiency strategies in partnership with the Chief Finance Officer (CFO), and assuring the delivery of planned initiatives.
The position is required to support the achievement of the strategic aims of the SA Health Strategic Plan consistent with government policy, state-wide priorities and directions and identified population needs. Further the position is required to contribute to state-wide planning, services and programs as appropriate.
Possession of relevant undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications consistent with appointment to an Executive Level position is highly desirable.
Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check.
Check(s)
- National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving no contact with vulnerable groups required for this position (general employment)
Immunisation Risk for this position is – Category B (indirect contact with blood or body substances)
SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job Ref: 870564
Enquiries
Stacey Rider
Executive Assistant
Phone: (08) 8182 9***
E-mail: ************@sa.gov.au
Application Closing Date
21 June 2024 - 11.55PM
Attachments
870564 - Chief Operating Officer - NALHN - SAES1 - role description.pdf
* Refer to the SA Health Career Website - How to apply for further information.
Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
