about Colac Area Health

Colac Area Health (CAH) is an integrated health service with an annual operating budget over $60 million and comprising of over 600 employees. It provides a comprehensive range of health services including: Acute Care; Aged Care; Community; Family and Allied Health Services. Servicing a range of communities comprising of 30 000 people, Colac Area Health is located in one of the most picturesque Victorian municipalities and is within a one-hour drive from Geelong.

Colac offers country charm and an enviable rural lifestyle and has the Otway Ranges and the Great Ocean Road right on its doorsteps.

They are currently seeking an experienced and suitably qualified senior nursing leader to undertake this important and challenging role.

about the role

The Executive Director of Clinical Services (EDCS) provides strategic leadership and operational management of the Nursing Directorate (which includes Workforce Training and Development) and also the Pharmacy Department.

The EDCS is responsible for the development of clinical standards of care and metrics to ensure a high quality, safe and responsive consumer experience at CAH. The EDCS fosters collaborative clinical relationships across the organisation to ensure CAH’s clinical services are coordinated, fiscally appropriate and prioritised to meet our consumer’s health needs.

about you

To be considered for this role, you will hold current registration as a Registered Nurse with the AHPRA and preferably a postgraduate qualification in health, business or management. You will have extensive experience in a senior management position in healthcare with a demonstrated record of achievement within a complex health care environment; able to formulate and establish an integrated approach to achieve organisational objectives. You will likewise have substantial experience leading people and change management strategies including an understanding of industrial relations with knowledge of relevant Enterprise Bargaining Agreements and processes.

An attractive remuneration package is on offer to attract the highest calibre candidate for this exceptional career opportunity.

For more information about the role please:

• go to our website: hrsa.com.au.
• or contact John Cross on: 0417 332 598.

To make an application you will be required to submit: a Cover Letter incorporating a response to the Key Selection Criteria, your full CV and a completed HRS Application Form available on the HRS website.

Applications can be made online via the Apply Now link.

A position description is attached.