General Manager - Clinical Services

at  Queensland Health

An exciting opportunity exists for a General Manager to demonstrate accountability for effective strategic and operational leadership and management for the medical, nursing and health professionals within Clinical Services, Sunshine Coast University Hospital. The role works collaboratively with executive and clinical leadership team members, across the Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service to fulfil the accountabilities in accordance with SCHHS vision, values, and strategic direction and engages with other internal and external partners to build relationships.
Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service (SCHHS) is in southeast Queensland and extends through the coastal and hinterland areas from Caloundra in the south and Gympie in the north. The SCHHS is a values-based organisation. We are committed to the maintenance of a culture in which we treat our colleagues with respect as we do our patients, consumers and the community. We respect, protect and promote human rights in our decision-making and actions.

• Acts as a collaborative partner with the Hospital and Health Service Executive in the planning and delivery of health services with the associated budgetary accountabilities.
• Responsible for the leadership, governance, operational and performance management of clinical services and provide timely and accurate reporting with a focus on KPI’s and outcomes for SCUH.
• Drive the key strategic framework, policies and processes necessary to ensure that budget management, financial policy, systems and controls are met to ensure operational performance.
• Provide high level advice to the Chief Operating Officer, Health Service Chief Executive and the Hospital and Health Board on major operational issues and report on performance results as required.
  Total Remuneration comprising salary between $271 332 - $281 240 p.a., employer contribution to superannuation (up to 12.75%) and annual leave loading (17.5%) (HES3 (L)) (Contract Full time position,76 hrs p.f for 3 years). Applications will remain current for 12 months. Please note: only applications from candidates will be accepted (applications that may result in an agency fee will not be considered).
  Why work for us?We offer rewarding career opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas across our health service and pride ourselves on providing a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance.As a Queensland Health employee, you will benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75%, access to salary packaging, flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases.We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for our people and our community. We encourage people of all genders, races, ages and abilities to apply for roles within our Health Service.You can find out more about why it’s so great to work at Sunshine Coast here: https://www.health.qld.gov.au/sunshinecoast/careersAs a Sunshine Coast Health employee, you will receive competitive remuneration and have access to: - A wellness program;- Generous superannuation;- Flexible work arrangements;- Career training and development; and- Salary packaging.