E1321

Closes: 10 December 2025

Classification: Executive Level 2.1
Position No: E1321
Directorate: Canberra Health Services
Advertised (Gazettal date): 03 December 2025
Contact Officer: Greg Brylski on Greg.brylski@act.gov.au or 0423 049 491

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Details: Canberra Health Services is seeking a suitably skilled senior executive, to fill the role of Executive Director, Surgery and Women and Children at North Canberra Hospital on a long-term contract.

The Executive Director is responsible for all business, operational and strategic management within the Surgery and Women and Children Divisions, from delivery of end-to-end services, management of the division’s workforce, governance and quality and safety.

The Executive Director is supported by their leadership team who are responsible for their individual departments and/or services and have direct accountability to the General Manager.

To be successful in this position, you should demonstrate a track record of successfully leading a clinical division within a health service and inspiring a senior management team and ensuring compliance with all applicable regulatory and legislative requirements for such a role.

Remuneration: The position attracts a remuneration package ranging from $305,579 - $316,403 depending on current superannuation arrangements of the successful applicant. This includes a cash component of $270,606.

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.

Note: Interviews for this role will be held on 17 December 2025 to enable the process to be finalised prior to the Christmas shutdown period.

How to Apply: Please provide a copy of your curriculum vitae and a two-page application outlining your skills and experience against the Executive Capabilities.

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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