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Director of Corporate Services


Surgical, Treatment and Rehabilitation Service - Herston

Lead corporate services at STARS, ensuring governance, ICT, and contracts align with Metro North Health’s strategic goals while supporting key reforms.

Job details

Position status Permanent
Position type Flexible full-time
Occupational group Management
Classification HSO
Workplace Location Brisbane - North
Job ad reference QLD/STR617421
Closing date 20-Feb-2025
Job duration Permanent
Contact person Dale Dally-Watkins
Contact details (07) 3647 6943
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About the role

  • Provide strategic and operational leadership of the Corporate Services portfolio within STARS, including development of frameworks policies systems and structures for governance accountability and performance management and management oversite of contracts and information and communication technology (ICT).
  • The role supports the Executive Director STARS by developing and maintaining strong relationships with relevant key stakeholders including Metro North Health Executives, STARS Executive, local communities, service delivery partners within public and private sectors, management and staff representatives
  • As a member of STARS Executive, the role, is accountable for achieving the alignment of STARS corporate services delivery strategies within the strategic objectives of Metro North Health (MNH).
  • The Director of Corporate Services supports the Executive Director STARS in the development and delivery of key reform strategies aimed at enabling achievement of critical whole of service targets and related Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) with reference to government, board and MNH priorities.

About you

This successful applicant will carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:

  • Take a leadership role in driving the focus on value, quality, timeliness and results in the delivery of Corporate Services across STARS.
  • Participate as a key member of the Executive by ensuring STARS is equipped to provide and support clinical service provision through effective management of STARS Corporate Services budget, establishment and performance
  • Develop, participate and provide expert advice, in the development of strategic and operational plans for STARS and Corporate Services.
  • Develop, monitor and review systems and procedures to identify opportunities for improvement and implement changes in accordance with STARS goals
  • Provide strategic leadership, direction and management of STARS capital, asset procurement and ICT planning and lead on the management, monitoring and performance of the private partnership (PPP) contract requirements.
  • Develop the strategic and operational responses to current and emerging corporate services developments affecting service delivery

Health Equity

It is expected that all Metro North Health staff, including the incumbent of this role as a valuable member of the Metro North workforce, contribute to the health equity agenda and meet the intent of supporting the defined six actions that specifically meet the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards (NSQHS), by actively supporting the elimination of racial discrimination and institutional racism; supporting increased access to health care; influencing the social, cultural and economic determinants of health; supporting the delivery of sustainable, culturally safe and responsive health services;  and recognise the importance of working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities and organisations to design, deliver, monitor and review the health and support services we provide.

Benefits when working for us

  • Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas
  • Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance
  • Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
  • Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75% and access to salary packaging

Be part of a world-class, dynamic and growing health service that embraces technology and innovation, excellence in healthcare, quality teaching and cutting edge research. Metro North Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for all employees. We offer unique and rewarding professional development opportunities in a safe and flexible work environment with a focus on putting our people first. You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro North here: https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careers

Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.

APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THIRD PARTIES (RECRUITMENT AGENCIES ETC.) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

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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Last updated
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