Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service is seeking an experienced and dynamic Executive Director within Acute Services to lead and shape acute hospital care delivery across Bundaberg Hospital and its surrounding rural facilities.This executive leadership position is responsible for the strategic and operational oversight of acute services and offers an opportunity to make a tangible impact on health outcomes across a diverse region, working closely with clinical leaders, executive peers, and community stakeholders. Bundaberg Hospital is the major acute care facility, supported by rural hospitals and multipurpose health services in Childers, Gin Gin, Gayndah, Mundubbera, Monto, and Eidsvold.

Job details

Take a chance, progress your career and discover all that the Wide Bay has to offer.

Your opportunity: 

• The Executive Director reports directly to the Chief Operating Officer and is directly accountable for the overall performance of the Bundaberg and Rural Facilities within the Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service (WBHHS), This will include financial, activity, service access, patient flow and clinical governance related performance indicators as defined in the content of this job description.
• The Executive Director – Bundaberg and Rurals will manage a budget of approximately $292 million, directly be responsible for 1500 staff across Bundaberg and the North Burnett (Childers, Biggenden, Gayndah, Mundubbera, Eidsvold, Monto, Gin Gin and Mt Perry) and be responsible for all clinical, operational and human resource issues.

This is an Executive Contract role with an initial contract period of three years with the possibility of extension. 

Find out more in the Role Description.

Our offer:

You will receive a competitive remuneration package value up to $284,962 p.a., comprising salary between $202,404 - $220,983 p.a., motor vehicle allowance, employer contribution to superannuation (up to 12.75%) and annual leave loading (17.5%) and motor vehicle allowance of $28,408, (Contract position for an initial three (3) years with the possibilty of extension) (HES2H) (Applications will remain current for 12 months). Job Ad Reference: H2507WB650374

Other benefits include:   

• Generous superannuation contribution (up to 12.75%)
• Annual Leave Loading (17.5%)
• Fantastic salary sacrificing benefits
• Flexible work arrangements
• Lower cost of living

Discover Rural Wide Bay   

The Wide Bay is a diverse and beautiful region in Queensland, Australia and is known for its wide-open spaces, subtropical temperatures, strong community spirit and relaxed, family-friendly lifestyle. In the countryside you will find friendly towns, scenic farming land, rugged mountain ranges and National Parks. The many lakes, rivers and dams provide the perfect waterside location for camping, hiking, swimming, fishing and water sports. The Wide Bay has hundreds of kilometres of back roads and tracks, perfect for horse riding, trailbikes and four-wheel driving. The region is full of sugar cane, avocadoes, macadamias, citrus and vegetable crops and rolling hills of grazing cattle.  

How to apply:

The Role Description and Information Package provide specific information on how to apply for the advertised position. ***APPLICATIONS ARE ONLY ACCEPTED ONLINE***

Join our Hospital and Health Service family and see what it's like to be in a supportive workplace with engaged teams working together to ensure

‘Care, connection and compassion for all'

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

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Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• Launch your career with the WBHHS (PDF, 696KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  Information for Applicants Jan 2020 (PDF, 285KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  Document Preparation Guide (PDF, 3.57MB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  H2507WB650374 RD (PDF, 1,005KB)
  Role Description