44779-02MXV

Closes: 06 June 2025

Classification: Senior Officer Grade C
Salary: $124,103 - $133,195 plus superannuation
Position No: 44779-02MXV
Directorate: Canberra Health Services
Advertised (Gazettal date): 27 May 2025
Contact Officer: Brittany Kent on Brittany.Kent@act.gov.au or (02) 5124 8129

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What can we offer you: 

• Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital.
• Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions.
• Flexible working conditions.
• Access to Employee Assistance Program.
• Access to discounted gym membership.
• Access to onsite Physiotherapists.
• Onsite cafes, staff cafeteria, pharmacy and gift shop.

About the Role:

Canberra Hospital is a tertiary teaching hospital providing trauma service and most major medical and surgical sub-specialty services. The Office of Professional Leadership, Canberra Hospital is a key senior/leadership office, responsible for providing operational, professional and strategic leadership, governance and directions for medical, nursing & midwifery and support services for Canberra Hospital.

The Office of Professional Leadership, Canberra Hospital oversees a wide range of clinical services management and administration activities, and consists of:

Director of Medical Services (DMS)

The portfolio includes:

• Operational management of elements for the medical workforce from Junior Medical Officers (not including prevocational doctors) to senior staff and Visiting Medical Officers.
• Pharmacy for Canberra Hospital, University of Canberra Hospital and community.
• Medical Imaging for Canberra Hospital, University of Canberra Hospital and community.
• Healthcare Technology Management.

Nursing and Midwifery Director (NMD)

The portfolio includes:

• Operational management of the critical care, medical and surgical workforce.
• Professional leadership for the nursing and midwifery workforce across Canberra Hospital, University of Canberra Hospital and community.
• Quality and safety and professional standards.
• Nursing and Midwifery workforce rostering, including relief and casual pool.
• Patient Support Services (e.g., Wardspersons, Hospital Assistants, Ward Clerks).

The Executive Officer position provides executive support and advice to the DMS and NMD, as well as to the senior leadership teams that sit under the Office of Professional Leadership portfolios. To be successful, you will need to have highly developed written and oral communication skills, be adaptable and responsive, and be able to quickly acquire knowledge and understanding of situations and subject matter.

The Executive Officer reports to the Business Manager and works closely with other senior leadership team members across CHS. The successful applicant will provide leadership to administrative staff, communicate professionally and work with flexibility, efficiency and diplomacy.

For more information regarding the position duties click here for the Position Description.

Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to:

• Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check.

Note: This is a temporary position available for a period of 24 months with the possibility of extension and/or permanency.

For more information on this position and how to apply “click here”

Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person centred care. It provides acute, sub-acute, primary and community‐based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding region. More information can be found on the CHS website.

Our Vision: creating exceptional health care together
Our Role: to be a health service that is trusted by our community
Our Values: Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and Kind

CHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are particularly encouraged to apply.

The new state-of-the-art Building 5 is now officially open at Canberra Hospital. This 44,000sqm, nine-storey facility, the largest healthcare infrastructure project in the Territory's history, delivers cutting-edge acute clinical services. Building 5 seamlessly integrates with existing campus buildings, ensuring smooth public access, patient transportation, and efficient logistics.

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Note

This is a temporary position available for a period of 24 months with the possibility of extension and/or permanency.

Career interest categories:

Healthcare, Medical and Allied Services
Leaders and Senior Management