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SA Health Job reference: 863416
Location: 5290 - MOUNT GAMBIER
Job status: Ongoing
Eligibility: Open to Everyone
Executive Director MedicalServices Limestone Coast Local Health Network, MountGambier Indicative Total Remuneration: $390,572 - $543,807p.a. - MD2 Permanent Full-Time position The Organisation The Limestone Coast Local Health Network (LCLHN) is the providerof public hospital and community-based health services in theLimestone Coast region of South Australia. The networkhas an ambition to provide great care, all the time, and recognizesthat effective medical leadership is critical to this. The networkis also seeking to grow its clinical services, to be a respectedand effective provider of medical training across a range ofspecialties, and to have a significant presence in clinicalresearch.
With a wide range of in-hospital, aged care, community,disability and mental health services offered at multiple locationsacross the region including Mount Gambier, Bordertown, Keith,Kingston, Lucindale, Millicent, Naracoorte, and Penola, the LCLHNserves a diverse population of over 67,000 people in one of themost desirable parts of South Australia. The network employs over1,400 staff.
What makes this job an exceptional opportunity is theorganisation's commitment to growth and development and itsdesire to engage its community in achieving this aim. Cliniciansare encouraged to work collaboratively and are supported by anexecutive leadership team that prioritises safe, high quality andconsumer-directed healthcare. The current strategic plan(2021-2025) reflects a focus on local governance, performanceexcellence and collaborative partnerships. Work to develop a newStrategic Plan will commence in 2024.
The Role The Executive Director Medical Services position presents anunparalleled opportunity to lead and shape the future of healthcaredelivery in a vibrant regional setting, but also to influence ruralhealth care beyond the network. As the host of the largestand most specialised South Australian hospital outside of Adelaide(in Mount Gambier), the network presents a visionary medical leaderwith an opportunity to develop service and training models whichcan inform and guide clinical practice in other settings, ina range of medical specialties including Rural Generalism. Asa key member of the executive team, you will help to oversee anddrive clinical services across multiple sites, ensuring the higheststandards of patient care. You will be involved in fosteringcollaborative relationships with clinicians, stakeholders, andcommunity partners to enhance service delivery and to promoteclinical research and innovation in healthcare leadership andclinical practice. With a strong focus on quality improvement,workforce development and strategic planning, you will play apivotal role in advancing the network's mission to be atrusted leader in the delivery of progressive and consumer-directedhealthcare. This position offers a unique blend of leadership,clinical expertise, and strategic vision, making it an exceptionalopportunity for a dynamic medical leader. Opportunities existto expand the medical leadership model through the establishment ofa deputy position, and the organisation is well placed to offerspecialist training in Medical Management and Leadership(RACMA).
The Candidate The ideal candidate for the ExecutiveDirector Medical Services role will demonstrate a blend ofeffective leadership, clinical credibility, and an ability to bothmanage change in a complex setting, and be truly strategic. Youwill have a track record of inspiring and leading multidisciplinaryteams towards excellence in service delivery, teaching, trainingand research. The recruitment and retention of doctors,oversighting their clinical education, and professionaldevelopment, and contributing towards service planning and deliverywill be the principle areas of the role's focus. Yourstrategic acumen should be evident through successful initiativesthat enhance patient care, improve efficiency, and driveorganisational growth. Excellent communication and effectivestakeholder engagement abilities are essential. You should beable to demonstrate a commitment to and a deep knowledge of thenational safety and quality agenda including an ability to drivecontinuous quality improvement. A commitment to diversity,equity, and inclusion in the healthcare setting, along with strongfinancial management skills are required.
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity andflexible ways of working part-time.
Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible workingarrangements for this role.
Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal HistoryCheck and appropriate immunisation requirements.
Check(s) DHS National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) WorkerCheck National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involvingunsupervised contact with vulnerable groups required for thisposition (E.g. aged care employment or work involvingvulnerable clients) Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category A(direct contact with blood or body substances) SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventabledisease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccinationpolicy in the workplace.
The Limestone Coast Local Health Network (LCLHN) is committed tobuilding a flexible, diverse and inclusive culture, planning forand promoting diversity. We welcome and encourage applications fromAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as well as diversecommunity groups and ages including, LGBTQI+, people living with adisability and other diversity groups. The LCLHN recognisesthe benefits that such an approach brings for our staff andconsumers in being an employer of choice.
Find out more about working with the Limestone CoastLocal Health Network at For information about Relocation Support working for SAHealth can be found here To apply - Please use the online platform tosubmit your application. It will not be accepted via email.
If you require assistance in submitting your application online,please contact Executive Search Coordinator, Natasha Tirado
Note : For a confidential discussion pleasecontact: Executive director, Search and Recruitment, Lynette Boerth+61 (0)431 293 861, email
Applications Close: Sunday 21st April 2024
The reference number to include in your application isH23_4608 Applications close: 21/04/2024 11:55 PM
Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
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