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Executive Lead, Strategic Programs
Princess Alexandra Hospital
Step into this Executive leadership opportunity to deliver programs leading to positive patient outcomes.
Lead strategic programs that shape the future of healthcare delivery across Metro South Health.
Job details
| Position status | Contract |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Executive |
| Classification | HES2 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane - South |
| Job ad reference | QLD/MS02674515 |
| Closing date | 09-Feb-2026 |
| Job duration | 3 years with optional 2 year extension |
| Contact person | Paula Foley |
| Contact details | (07) 3176 8173 Access the National Relay Service |
About the role
As the Executive Lead, Strategic Programs you will provide organisation-wide executive leadership to drive the delivery of high-impact strategic programs that strengthen performance and improve outcomes for staff, patients and the community across Metro South Health. You will provide strategic leadership and oversight of large-scale, complex programs aligned to Metro South Health priorities and broader state and national health strategies. The role leads the end-to-end delivery of strategic programs, ensuring outcomes are achieved within agreed timeframes, budgets and governance frameworks. Partnering closely with the Chief Operating Officer, Executive Team and cross-functional leaders, you will provide high-level advice, insights and recommendations. This role builds and sustains strong internal and external partnerships, including with other Hospital and Health Services and private sector stakeholders, to optimise program outcomes.
About You
- You are a strategic, values-driven executive leader with a strong track record of delivering complex initiatives in a large, multidisciplinary healthcare environment.
- Demonstrated executive-level leadership experience, with the ability to set strategic direction and successfully lead complex, organisation-wide programs
- Highly developed strategic thinking and program management capability, including experience delivering measurable outcomes through robust governance and performance reporting
- Exceptional stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to influence, collaborate and navigate competing priorities at senior levels
- A commitment to innovation, continuous improvement and consumer-centred outcomes, underpinned by strong knowledge of healthcare systems and governance
About Metro South Health
INTEGRITY | COMPASSION | ACCOUNTABILITY | RESPECT | ENGAGEMENT | EXCELLENCE
Metro South Health serves an estimated resident population of 1.3 million people, 24 per cent of Queensland's population. It employs more than 17,000 full-time equivalent (FTE) employees and has an annual operating revenue of $3.935 billion. The health service's catchment spans 3,867 square kilometres and covers the area from the Brisbane River in the north to Redland City in the east (encompassing the Southern Moreton Bay Islands), south to Logan City and the eastern portion of the Scenic Rim to the border of New South Wales.
Our values were created by employees for employees to shape our culture and inspire positive interactions in the workplace. Diversity of ideas, skills, traditions, and customs is celebrated as one of our greatest strengths. Having a workforce that reflects and understands the needs and expectations of our community is important to delivering safe, kinder, and more inclusive care.
We recognise our strength comes from the diversity of our people and so we encourage people of all genders, ethnicities, ages, abilities, languages, sexual orientation, and family responsibilities to apply.
We are better together.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Applicants are encouraged to apply online. Please review the Role Description for more information on application process requirements. Agency referrals will not be accepted for this position.
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