The ideal candidate is a highly accomplished health service leader with a proven track record of delivering quality, safety and performance outcomes within complex healthcare environments. You bring sound judgement, strategic thinking and strong governance expertise, enabling you to confidently lead services through competing priorities while maintaining a clear focus on consumer outcomes.
You are a collaborative and relationship-driven leader who excels at bringing together specialist, clinical and community services to create integrated models of care that improve access, coordination and continuity for patients and communities. Recognised for your ability to build trust and influence across diverse stakeholder groups, you foster strong partnerships that drive service effectiveness and innovation.
With a passion for continuous improvement, you are adept at balancing day-to-day operational demands with service redesign, innovation and long-term planning. You embrace opportunities to strengthen systems, enhance service delivery and respond proactively to changing community needs.
Importantly, you are a credible and supportive people leader who empowers multidisciplinary teams to achieve excellence. Through your commitment to accountability, workforce development and a positive workplace culture, you inspire high performance and create an environment where staff can thrive and deliver exceptional care.
Selection Criteria
To help us assess your suitability for the role, please tell us as much as you can about yourself in response to the questions below.
Describe a complex health or community service you have led. How did you maintain strong clinical, professional and/or corporate governance while improving service quality and performance?
Provide an example of how you have led service redesign or integration across multiple teams or services. What changed and what was the impact on consumers, service delivery or outcomes?
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Diversity, Culture & Inclusion
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to accessibility and a supportive recruitment experience. If you require adjustments or assistance during the application process, please contact.
We value the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of our workforce and are committed to fostering a respectful and welcoming environment. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, neurodivergent individuals, those from Refugee, multicultural and multifaith backgrounds, and members of the LGBTQI+ community.
More Than Just a Job – Why Work With Us?
- 12% superannuation
- Salary packaging and novated leasing via
- Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full-time and part-time staff)
- One extra day off each month for full-time employees
Work-Life Balance
- Flexible work options, including hybrid and varied hours (depending on the role)
- Paid maternity and parental leave
- Generous leave options like long service and carers leave
Grow Your Career
- Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport
- Free and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP)
- Wellbeing programs that promote mental health, resilience, and balance
Additional Information
Child Safe Employment
South Western Sydney Local Health District is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementingthe
- South Western Sydney Local Health District is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementingthe. Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well‑being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
Temporary Positions
For fixed-term or temporary contracts, there may be opportunities for ongoing permanent employment, subject to policy and organisational requirements.
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St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises compassion and community service. Located in the vibrant Darlinghurst area, employees benefit from competitive pay, not-for-profit salary packaging, and flexible working arrangements, including two days of remote work each week. With a strong focus on professional growth, staff have access to study leave, scholarships, and wellness programs, making it a rewarding place to build a meaningful career in healthcare.
