Executive Director Mental Health And Specialised Services

Key executive leadership roleStart a new journey with West Moreton HealthJob details Position status Fixed Term Temporary
Position type Full-time
Occupational group Executive
Classification HES2
Workplace Location Brisbane - West,Ipswich region
Job ad reference QLD/WM560998_04
Closing date 13-May-2024
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Job duration Three months
Contact person Hannah Bloch
Contact details 07 3447 3087
Access theWest Moreton Health (WMH) provides Health and wellbeing services to more than 320,000 people across the Somerset, Scenic Rim, Lockyer Valley and Ipswich communities. Its borders stretch to the north of Esk, west of Gatton, east of Ipswich and Springfield, and south of Boonah. As the West Moreton community expands, we are committed to transforming and optimising our care through service redesign, research, and innovation to continue to meet the health care needs of our growing and diverse community.With a Chief Executive and Board focused on empowerment, investing in people and great ideas, you will join a fresh, committed executive team with ambitious goals and the ability to shape a bright healthcare future for West Moreton. A leadership position within West Moreton Health gives you the opportunity to contribute to Caring Better Together for our local community.The roleThe Executive Director, Mental Health and Specialised Services (MH&SS) provides strategic leadership and assumes responsibility and accountability directly to the Chief Operating Officer (COO) for the effective and efficient delivery of all Mental Health and Specialised Services within the division of MH&SS.This includes state-wide leadership responsibilities for High Secure Inpatient Forensic Services, Queensland Centre of Mental Health Learning, Queensland Centre for Mental Health Research, and Queensland Centre for Mental Health Benchmarking.The role will implement strategic initiatives associated with meeting the demands of the projected growth of the population catchment of West Moreton and will lead West Moreton in realising the vision of transitioning Ipswich Hospital to a tertiary level healthcare facility.The Executive Director is accountable for the Mental Health and Specialised Services budget of $131 million and 800 full time equivalent (FTE) roles.About youOur ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:

• Executive leadership experience in the health service industry environment, preferably in the field of Mental Health, alcohol and other drugs, disabilities or related field, with a clinical, quality and performance management focus.
• Executive level leadership in managing and coordinating internal teams and multi-disciplinary project teams, exercising sound judgement and effective responses to the demands of a high-pressure environment.
• Understanding and/or experience of the overarching responsibilities that fall within the duties as a Mental Health Delegate responsible for the administrative functions under the Mental Health Act 2016.
• Record of achievement in setting business direction and investment and in delivering innovative and sustainable service delivery improvements in a health service environment.
• Demonstrated executive level communication, negotiation, persuasion and interpersonal skills, including proven experience in developing high level strategies for communicating and consulting with government organisations, internal and external stakeholders, professional bodies, non-government organisations, academic bodies and the community.
• Effectively engages, liaises and negotiates with a range of internal and external stakeholders, including non-government organisations in the development, implementation and delivery of high quality health services.

For further information regarding the key responsibilities and capabilities of the role, please refer to the attached Role Description.Mandatory Requirements

• Relevant tertiary and/or business qualifications are desirable and will be highly regarded.

For a confidential conversation on how you can join the West Moreton Health family please contact HSCE, Hannah Bloch on 0427 023 989.Applications close on Monday 13 May 2024.Further informationWe are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote and .DocumentsBefore applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.Information Package for ApplicantsInformation Package for ApplicantsRole DescriptionJob search

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