Director - Hospital Support Services

The role:The Director - Hospital Support Services is a senior management role responsible for the provision of effective leadership and management to achieve the objectives of Hospital Support Services including Communications, Environmental Services, Food Services and Medical Orderly & Security Services.The occupant will:

• Play a key role in setting the strategic direction for Support Services which enhances the Hospitals South patient care capability, viability, and reputation as a leading health care organisation.
• Provide high quality and authoritative support and advice to the Chief Executive Hospitals South including managing and improving Agency processes, policies and procedures and the effective use of resources.
• Develop, implement, and monitor risk management systems that will build organisational capability to support the safe, efficient, and effective utilisation of resources and delivery of services.
• Lead and provide high level support for a range of change management activities throughout Hospitals South that improve existing services and change services for the future.

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

• Work in a dynamic environment across Tasmania's largest hospital campus including new state-of-the-art facility, K Block
• Work across a multi-disciplinary team environment
• Hobart offers modern conveniences combined with a contemporary and balanced lifestyle.

Details of AppointmentPermanent, full time, day worker position working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.*notwithstanding hours may 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 and part time vacancies.

Salary: $135,408 to $144,527 per annum. Our Employer 11% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.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.Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022.Eligibility:Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:Appropriate tertiary qualifications or high-level experience in an appropriate field such as hospital administration. * Experience within an acute health service environment.The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a pre-employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted: * Conviction checks in the following areas:

• crimes of violence
• sex related offences
• serious drug offences
• crimes involving dishonesty
• Identification check
• Disciplinary action in previous employment check.

How to ApplyApply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen. This ensures important questions about you are answered.You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties.Please note:

• We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.
• All attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
• Referee details are submitted as part of the online application so make sure you have the contact details of two referees before applying.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated DocumentsWe encourage you to review the Applicant Guide, Statement of Duties, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and selection criteria.Statement of DutiesApplicant GuideFor more information (Contact Officer)Joe McDonaldPosition: Chief Executive Hospitals South
Phone: (03) 6166 8500
E-mail: cehs@ths.tas.gov.auImportant informationThe email account you provide when submitting job applications will be used in correspondence to you. It is important that this is kept up to date and monitored regularly.To update your email address (or contact number), log in to and look for “Existing applicant login” where you can update your detailsThe Department of Health values workforce diversity and recognises the value each person offers which is shaped by their unique characteristics, background, experiences, knowledge, skills, values and perspectives.