Chief Executive Officer

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Chief Executive Officer provides leadership and direction ensuring the effective operation of IDHS to provide relevant, comprehensive and high-quality health care services to the local community.  Pivotal to the role will be the ongoing implementation of the Board’s Strategic Plan while ensuring that the financial, human resources, service delivery and quality measures are maintained.  In addition, the Chief Executive Officer will ensure that the community is engaged in the effective operation of IDHS and that State and Federal government relations are maintained to the highest standard.

Key Selection Criteria includes:

• Demonstrated leadership and people management ability with a strong emphasis on culture, teamwork, change management and encouraging professional development
• Sound financial management skills and experience
• A solid understanding of clinical leadership and clinical governance with the ability to identify and implement innovative practice
• An understanding of and commitment to rural health, consumer centred care and community engagement
• Demonstrated experience in partnering with health and community services agencies
• Effective strategic planning and implementation experience
• Previous experience of working effectively with a Board of Directors is highly desirable

Tertiary qualifications in business and/or health administration are essential as is extensive experience leading multiple functions within a health setting.  Additionally, a passion and understanding for health delivery in a regional or rural setting is desirable.  This role presents a challenging but rewarding opportunity for the right person to build on the development of this outstanding Health Service in a regional and accessible part of Victoria.

Full position details can be obtained from our website at:

www.hrsa.com.au

or contact John Cross on: 0417 332 598.  To make an application you will be required to submit: a Cover Letter incorporating a response to the Key Selection Criteria, your full CV and a completed HRS Application Form available on the HRS web site. Applications can be made online or sent by email to: hrsa@hrsa.com.au