Job Description

About SALHN

The Southern Adelaide Health Network (SALHN) is a key health and clinical services agency in the government of South Australia that provides a range of public health care services to the southern metropolitan areas of Adelaide. Their facilities include Flinders Medical Centre, Noarlunga Hospital, GP Plus Health Care Centres, Mental Health services and Sub-acute services including the Repat site.

In collaboration with Aboriginal people, SALHN aims to maximise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patient outcomes through innovative patient care, supporting the delivery of health service that meet the needs of the community.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), you will be responsible for providing exceptional leadership including advice on culture and policy strategies relating to Aboriginal Health and wellbeing. A key focus of the role is to help transform our services in order to improve the lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities in the Southern Adelaide region.

You will be an integral part of a respectful working partnership with key stakeholders including the CEO, Executive Leadership Team, clinical staff and members of the community. Bring your passion and work with us on prioritising and contributing to strategies aimed at reducing the health gap through better coordination and integration across all services and facilities.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Previous significant Executive leadership/management experience in a substantial and complex public or private sector environment
• Effective practical application of knowledge of the social, cultural, political and health issues affecting Aboriginal peoples, families and communities
• Demonstrated experience in the formulation, implementation and monitoring of health policy and service planning with the capacity to encourage and include diverse perspectives in the development of priorities, policies and strategies
• Demonstrated commitment to improving Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health outcomes and ability to lead the workforce in a culturally safe and respectful way
• The ability to translate change initiatives and priorities into practical strategies which address emerging challenges and risks
• Demonstrated high-level written communication skills, including the ability to develop comprehensive strategic documents and communications to key stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to manage human, financial and physical resources effectively and efficiently to ensure budget and performance targets are met.

About You

As the Executive Director, Aboriginal Health, you will lead with passion and purpose, driving initiatives to elevate the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal communities in the Southern Adelaide region. You will be responsible for driving operational and clinical excellence and maintaining commercial viability.

With demonstrable experience creating and implementing strategic plans, you will have a proven track record in understanding corporate governance requirements and how to work effectively alongside other Executives, Board Members and critical stakeholders.

We are looking for an understanding of contemporary issues facing the sector; as well as understanding the importance of flexibility and adaptability in leadership. You will bring experience and knowledge in creating adaptive plans to work effectively within a changing sector.

Ideally you will have:

• This position is identified for Aboriginal people. Aboriginal applicants must be able to provide a proof of Aboriginality
• A degree  or tertiary qualification in Business, Health Services Management, Planning or equivalent qualification
• Superior interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to consult effectively with internal and external stakeholders at all levels, utilising effective leadership skills to motivate and develop staff
• Strong strategic thinking and planning skills with a clear focus on an organisational approach to social, economic, and environmental wellbeing
• Strong leadership and development skills, including driving accountability and performance management
• Transformational leadership skills including the capacity to build a shared sense of direction and purpose, clarify priorities and goals and inspire others to achieve them
• Results-focused approach with the ability to identify and act on opportunities to improve short and long-term performance
• Strong financial management skills, including analysis, budgeting, cost control and expenditure monitoring
• Experience working with and for Aboriginal people, and respecting Aboriginal culture, community, and country.

If you are looking for your next Executive role and would like to have a confidential discussion, please reach out to Yasmine Johnson 0420 691 100 or Pippa Wanganeen (pippa@murrapartners.com)

Applicant Information:

• SALHN offer salary sacrifice benefits which provide the opportunity to save money by paying for some of your everyday expenses from your salary before it is taxed. Click here to find out more about salary packaging.
• The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and Immunisation compliance as indicated on the Role description.
• SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Applications close: 19/09/2024 11:55 PM

Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.