Director - Office of the Chief Executive
Position Classification: Health Mgr Lvl 5
Remuneration: 166678 - 186448 - full time equivalent base salary range (excludes super, leave loading and salary packaging)
Hours Per Week: 40
Requisition ID: REQ561236
Sydney Children's Hospitals Network is the largest paediatric health care entity in Australia. We care for thousands of children each year in our hospitals and in their homes — with one purpose in mind — to help young people live their healthiest lives.
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Additional Information
- An eligibility list may be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
The Director Office of the Chief Executive works as part of the Executive Leadership team and provides leadership for management of the Office of the Chief Executive and high-level advice and strategic support for the Chief Executive and Board across emerging, contentious and/or significant issues. Working towards achievement of the Sydney Children's Hospitals Network (SCHN) strategic and operational objectives, the role works with the Executive Team providing leadership and support to identify and respond to high priority initiatives and issues. In performing this role, the Director Office of the Chief Executive has a comprehensive understanding and experience in strategy development and operations.
What you'll be doing
- Tertiary qualifications and/or relevant experience in a senior management role in a complex organisation.
- Highly developed conceptual, analytical and problem solving skills with the ability to develop innovative, sensitive and practical solutions to complex problems.
- Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills at a senior level, including the capacity to negotiate, resolve conflict and positively influence and motivate others.
- Extensive experience in managing corporate governance and Board Secretary functions ensuring effective governance, systems, processes and compliance.
- Knowledge of, or the ability to rapidly acquire knowledge of, legislation, standards, policies, procedures, and government processes relevant to SCHN and recommend courses of action.
- Highly developed relationship management skills to influence and negotiate outcomes, liaising with a range of internal and external stakeholders, promoting a strong change management culture.
- Extensive experience in building and sustaining effective working relationships in a high pressure environment, working across teams and building on team strengths.
- Extensive experience and knowledge of operational matters in a complex health setting.
SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity - we acknowledge the vibrancy that a diverse workforce brings to enhance both our workplace culture and our service delivery to children, young people and their families and carers. We encourage all suitably qualified applicants to apply. If you identify as an Indigenous Australian or as a person with a disability, please contact us if you would like some more information about our recruitment process.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families that access the services we provide at the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network. Aboriginal job applicants are encouraged to visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up to assist in preparing your application.
NSWHealth is committed to child safety in line with the Child Safe Standards. SCHN is committed to maintaining a child safe culture that upholds the rights of children and young people. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported, and are included in their care. Existing staff of SCHN and those seeking employment are required to prioritise the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people in their care and take action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.
Applicants holding visas with working rights may be considered for temporary appointment (up to the expiry date of their visa) where no suitable local applicant is identified.
Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
Need more information?
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For role related queries or questions contact Cathryn Cox on Cathryn.Cox@health.nsw.gov.au
If you are Aboriginal or Torres Strait islander wishing to apply for this role and want to speak with an Aboriginal person/representative from the Sydney Children’s Hospital Network please contact Wayne Dargan on wayne.dargan@health.nsw.gov.au
For technical support please contact the customer services team on 1300 679 367 and select option 3.
Applications Close: 7/04/2025
