Position details at Tasmanian Government

, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Aug, 26

Salary

176221.0

Posted On

04 May, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Yes

Skills

Strategic leadership, Clinical governance, Health service delivery, Operational management, Stakeholder management, Financial management, Human resource management, Research activities, Professional practice, Policy development, Change management, Team leadership

Industry

Government Administration

Description

[https://publicstorage.dc2.pageuppeople.com/384/ProviderAsset/scribble/08f6cf7f-59ad-421c-8b43-fda17ce4a590.png] The Department of Health have an exciting opportunity for an Executive Director to provide strategic leadership, direction, and governance for Allied Health Services across Hospitals North. The Role: We are looking for an applicant who is Compassionate, Accountable, Respectful, and strives for Excellence (CARE) to join our progressive and dynamic team, provide strong & supportive leadership for Allied Health services, and work with a wide range of internal & external stakeholders across multiple sites. The successful Executive Director will be a part of the Executive Team within Hospitals North and will provide strategic leadership, direction, and governance for Allied Health Services across Hospitals North. This includes: * Leadership responsibility and accountability for Allied Health Services across Hospitals North including health service delivery, clinical governance, education and training and research activities. * Ensuring that key deliverables are achieved including those related to operational performance, clinical governance, and human, financial and physical resources. * Providing advice and recommendations to the Chief Executive, Hospitals North to remediate complex and significant operational issues. * Collaborating with other areas of the Department of Health (DoH) and the Tasmanian health system to deliver integrated services and improvements to health care delivery in accordance with Tasmanian Government policy and agreed strategy, including ensuring that the Tasmanian heath system operates as a single cohesive statewide service. * Complex and significant issues include but are not limited to health service delivery, clinical governance, workforce, education and training, research and/or professional practice issues. Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application. The Regions: Hospitals North supports the local community throughout the greater northern areas of Tasmania across multiple sites including the Launceston General Hospital and Primary Health North sites across northern Tasmania. What Can We Offer? • Flexible work/life balance • Attractive Salary Package • Dynamic team environment • Commitment to ongoing professional development Details of appointment: * Permanent full time, day worker position working 76 hours per fortnight available for commencement to be negotiated with the successful candidate. Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies. Salary: $172,032 to $176,221 per annum. Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount. * Salary range is in accordance with Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022 Salary Packaging: You’ll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible. Allowances: The following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available: * Professional Development Allowance of up to $1000 per annum Benefits available to eligible candidates * Travel and relocation assistance support available up to $15,000 for eligible appointees from overseas, and up to $10,000 for appointees from interstate. * Professional development and accelerated pathways. * A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support. * Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a family. More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here [https://www.health.tas.gov.au/careers/employee-benefits] Eligibility: Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria. * Satisfactory completion of an approved allied health professional tertiary qualification/program of study and registered with the relevant National Board or, in the case of self-regulated allied health professions, full membership/eligible for membership with the relevant professional association * Working with Vulnerable People Registration (WWVPR) – NDIS endorsed As required by the Aged Care Act, occupants of this role may be required to undertake a conviction check assessment every three years Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable: * Current Driver’s Licence * Post Graduate qualifications in health service management, administration and/or leadership (or related areas of study). Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check. Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance. Statement of Duties: Generic Executive Director - Allied Health Services HP56 (April 2026) 0003.docx [https://secure.dc2.pageuppeople.com/apply/TransferRichTextFile.ashx?sData=UFUtVjMtdmZmhUd5yqJBXTwfVBEw2n6SLNt1ueNMFLDQ7eSA94Q3bYJ84TxpGCAK-jCwEdnXcctbmhHOXxlFSdMjhNxkWUwW8ZCvdOXX8feUF9gxcke1c3__N08zDm69f_d0OM0z9A1ruOLM2naJM_L_KJvX7w%7e%7e] Application Guide: * Applicant Guide.docx [https://secure.dc2.pageuppeople.com/apply/TransferRichTextFile.ashx?sData=UFUtVjMt5zP2DDrlb__JL5Qa24kA9mtqzGOFoT2s_hV5rfW6EyvXuyVAN9rQXx-5lPZyS2jIP_KwvT-8GBXX7mE71UNWEVgtxiUvpt7G-v113qzvdqyRkXsMtvc4czmuZj8cb6_M_lujC2hKi2KZhxA8P0X90w%7e%7e] How to apply: Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered. You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required. For more information: Alex Smeaton Position: Chief Executive Hospitals North Phone: (03) 6777 6042 E-mail: cehn@ths.ths.tas.gov What it is like working at the Department of Health? Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellent are the key values to work in Department of Health. Listen to some of the lived experiences from within the department through some of our wonderful staff and hear about their journey in relocating to Tasmania! Make It Tasmania | Move for a great lifestyle [https://makeittasmania.com.au/] One Health Podcast - Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/1exxefRfdL4bmGiKhalgvw] One Health Podcast - Apple [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/one-health-podcast/id1737709275] Tasmanian Health Careers | Tasmanian [https://tasmanian.com.au/health/] Department of Health has achieved the “Carer Accredited Employer Status” providing support to employees with caring responsibilities. (Find out more under the Carer Recognition Act 2023). Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that Department of Health do. This allows us to instil trust and collaborate through honest and fair communication and helps cultivate an environment of growth and innovation. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.

Responsibilities

The Executive Director provides strategic leadership, direction, and governance for Allied Health Services across Hospitals North. They are responsible for health service delivery, clinical governance, and managing human, financial, and physical resources to ensure integrated service improvements.