E1096

Closes: 22 December 2025

Classification: Executive Level 3.4
Position No: E1096
Directorate: Canberra Health Services
Advertised (Gazettal date): 08 December 2025
Contact Officer: Janet Zagari on janet.zagari@act.gov.au or 0434 681 822

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Details: Canberra Health Services (CHS) is seeking an experienced senior executive to fill the Deputy Chief Executive Officer position on a long-term contract.

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Deputy Chief Executive Officer (DCEO) is responsible for providing leadership for the development and implementation of the strategic and corporate plans and associated frameworks and strategic projects.  The incumbent will collaborate across government and with external stakeholders on health service planning, master planning processes and infrastructure projects, to ensure CHS is positioned well for the future and delivers transformational and innovative changes in the delivery of health services and health outcomes for our community.

This is a crucial leadership role requiring a high level of ethics and integrity, with the ability to be objective and independent, ensuring CHS builds and maintains strategic relationships across Government and with external stakeholders.

Applications are encouraged from executives with previous experience in a similar role within a health setting. The successful incumbent will have a sophisticated understanding of the demands of public sector accountability, have extensive resource and budget management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate others.

Remuneration: The position attracts a remuneration package ranging from $444,628 - $460,418 depending on current superannuation arrangements of the successful applicant. This includes a cash component of $394,757.

Contract: The successful applicant will be engaged under a performance-based long-term contract for a period of up to five years. Prospective applicants should be aware that long-term engagements are tabled in the ACT Legislative Assembly.

How to Apply: provide a two-page application, addressing the Executive Capabilities, a copy of your curriculum vitae and the names and contact details of two referees.

Applications must be submitted via the Apply Now button below.

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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