General Manager Integrated Care Services and Partnerships

Employment Type: Permanent Full TimePosition Classification: Health Manager Level 6Remuneration: $176,401 - $192,662 per annum + 11% superannuation + a generous range of salary packaging optionsHours Per Week: 40Requisition ID: REQ470647Location: Location negotiable across HNELHD facilitiesClosing Date: Wednesday 6 March, 2024Interview Date: during the week beginning 11 March, 2024Are you a transformative leader with experience in executive-level management of health Services and a passion for community health and out-of-hospital services? Join HNE Health and play a pivotal role in the evolution of our healthCare Services beyond the traditional hospital setting.About us:Hunter New England Health (HNE Health) proudly provides a wide range of public health services to the Hunter, New England, and Lower Mid-North Coast regions of New South Wales, employing more than 17,000 employees and providing health services to over 900,000 people. Our staff provide exceptional care and support across 27 hospitals, 12 multipurpose centres and 43 community health clinics, as well as mental health, children, oral health, and drugs and alcohol clinical services.With a dedication to Excellence – Every Patient, Every Time, our people strive to make a genuine difference to the health and wellbeing of the diverse communities we serve, working together to achieve our vision of 'Healthy People: now and into the future'.The Hunter New England Local Health District landscape is distinct, unique, and impressive, incorporating stunning coastlines, magnificent mountain ranges, and rich agricultural plains. We are the only Local Health District in New South Wales with a major metropolitan centre, several large regional centres, and in addition many smaller rural centres and remote communities within its borders. Learn more about us here: HNE Health (nsw.gov.au)The opportunity:Reporting to the Executive Director of Operations in this newly created role, the General ManagerIntegrated Care Services and Partnerships is responsible for the strategic planning, creative leadership, and management of Virtual Hospital Services, Out of Hospital Services, Community Health Services, and the Patient Flow Unit.With a focus on innovation, technology, and partnership development, you will collaborate with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders to conceptualise, prioritise, and establish innovative models of care that are outside the traditional hospital setting. You will work closely with our hospital General Managers to establish health care service solutions and partner successfully with external agencies such as private hospitals, Primary Health Networks, and other local GP practices and community services providers.Leading our District Networks and Streams with purpose and a clearly articulated vision, you will ensure our services align with and achieve strategic and operational goals across the district, while remaining responsive to the ever-evolving healthcare landscape. Instrumental in promoting strong collaboration amongst a wide range of healthcare professionals, you’ll facilitate efficient resource allocation and implement contemporary, innovative solutions developed to meet the needs of our diverse local communities.About you:Passionate about shaping the future of healthcare and expanding access to high-quality care beyond traditional hospital settings, you have a sound understanding of why there is a need to prioritise non-traditional models of care. Creative in your approach to problem-solving, you create innovative solutions that utilise a range of technology and maximise efficiency and effectiveness without compromising quality. Your ability to conceptualise, articulate, and achieve a clear vision of future healthCare Services is what will set you apart from the rest.As an inspiring and transformational leader, you model by example, able to generate passion, enthusiasm, and commitment from teams and other stakeholders to lead them to achieve a unified vision, strategic objectives, and goals, reflected in key performance indicators.Along with your executive-level management experience of health services, you are ready to take on this exciting challenge and create an effective and efficient team able to deliver strategic objectives with your guidance and leadership.Your ability to develop and maintain strong partnerships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders is key, as you’ll draw upon your extensive experience in consulting, negotiating, and collaborating, including garnering community engagement. Tertiary qualifications with a health-related focus and/or relevant equivalent extensive senior management experience in line with the position.Experience in executive-level management of health services with a significant background in health service administration including development and change management at a senior level.Demonstrated effective consulting, negotiating and collaborative skills to engage with internal and external stakeholders at all levels, including community.Proven understanding of financial management, workforce, clinical governance principles and Australian Health Care systems and regulations.Demonstrated capability and competence in a Continuous Quality Improvement approach to service delivery, initiating and managing change and negotiating with and gaining support from key stakeholders across the organisation in implementing changes to service delivery.Transformational leadership skills and a demonstrated ability to create enthusiasm and commitment to goals and build a shared sense of direction.Demonstrated high-level written communication skills, in a range of styles and formats, with the capacity to produce comprehensive reports, plans and briefings.Where you'll be working:The location for this position is negotiable across a range of metropolitan, rural, and regional locations.The role will involve some travel across our stunning district, with access to a fleet vehicle for work-related travel.Why join HNE Health?Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD) is a great place to expand your career and grow your skills and knowledge. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we provide a range of public health services to the Hunter, New England, and Lower Mid North Coast. Being the largest employer in the region we can offer salary packaging options, educational opportunities, and support from a broad network of health professionals. With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed and develop in your chosen profession. Working with HNE Health gives you access to a great range of benefits:4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part-time employees)Superannuation contributionsGenerous Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay!Novated leasing available for eligible employeesFitness PassportEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family membersWork and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals who are leaders in their field, working across our unique district in a range of metropolitan, rural and regional locations and communitiesSustainable Healthcare: Together towards zeroNeed more information?Click here for the Position DescriptionFind out more about applying for this positionFor role-related queries or questions contact Susan Heyman via email: Susan.Heyman@health.nsw.gov.au or phone (02) 6763 7407Closing Date: 11:59PM on Wednesday 6 March, 2024Interviews: will be scheduled during the week beginning Monday 11 March, 2024