Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that Department of Health do.
This allows us to instil trust and collaborate through honest and fair communication and helps cultivate an environment of growth and innovation.
We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.
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.
Details of Appointment:
Permanent, 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 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022.
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.
Professional development and accelerated pathways.
Excellent leave benefits: 20 days annual leave (pro rata), 20 days personal leave (pro rata), and study assistance leave if eligible.
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Minimum Requirements:
Appropriate tertiary qualifications or high-level experience in an appropriate field such as hospital administration.
Experience within an acute health service environment.
How To Apply:
Apply 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.
For more information (Contact Officer):
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
Joe McDonald
Position: Chief Executive Hospitals South
Phone: (03) 6166 8500
E-mail:
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