Proven ability to create and enable a vibrant organisational culture
Committed to the provision of exceptional service to patients and the community
THE OPPORTUNITY
Mid North Coast Local Health District (MNCLHD) extends from the Port Macquarie-Hastings Local Government Area in the south, to Coffs Harbour Local Government Area in the north and provides an extensive range of healthcare services across a geographic area of approximately 11,335 square kilometres.
With a budget of approximately $890M and a team of approximately 5,500, services are delivered through seven public hospitals and twelve community health centres. These services include the Mid North Coast Cancer Institute and Mid North Coast Brain Injury Service.
The MNCLHD Board, and the Secretary New South Wales Health, now seek to appoint an exceptional new Chief Executive.
THE CANDIDATE PROFILE
The Chief Executive provides pivotal and strategic leadership, direction and management of the MNCLHD and also contributes to meeting the wider strategic aims of New South Wales Health. With the Board, the Chief Executive is responsible for ensuring the district fulfils its statutory obligations and provides agreed services within budget to specified performance standards.
Strong record of achievement in management at executive level in a significant and geographically dispersed organisation delivering health, human or other complex services
Proven track record of effective operational management at a senior level
Proven experience in leading improvement in organisational performance across clinical service delivery and corporate functions in a complex health service
Demonstrated knowledge of the health sector, in particular administration of the public health system.
We invite you to discuss this exceptional leadership opportunity with Paul Ingle from the HardyGroup. M: +61 (0)402 796 125 / E: pingle@hardygroupintl.com
About This Role
The Chief Executive is accountable to the MNCLHD Board for giving effect to the annual LHD Service Agreement, effective planning for the LHD, maintaining effective clinical governance processes and systems within the LHD, meeting the LHD’s public reporting requirements, providing effective consultative mechanisms in relation to LHD activities and decisions, disseminating information and responding to inquiries about LHD activities and issues of public interest or importance.
The Chief Executive is accountable to the Minister and Secretary, for the CE’s role, with the Board, in the governance of the LHD and for ensuring an effective contribution by the LHD to the NSW public health system.
As a member of the NSW Health Executive Service in the service of the Crown, the Chief Executive is accountable to the Secretary for the proper exercise of functions delegated by the Secretary including the Role Description Chief Executive Mid North Coast Local Health District 4 effective management of employees of the NSW Health Service and the provision of safe, fair and mutually respectful workplaces within the District.
About You
To be considered for this exceptional leadership opportunity you will have a reputation as a contemporary and inspirational leader with a proven track record of creating and enabling a vibrant organisational culture.
As a direct result of that you will be able to evidence the impact your leadership has had in the provision of exceptional service, care and treatment to patients and the community your organisation serves.
Specifically in your application material you will also be able to give confidence to the Panel of your:
Strong record of achievement in management at executive level in a significant and geographically dispersed organisation delivering health, human or other complex services
Proven track record of effective operational management at a senior level
Proven experience in leading improvement in organisational performance across clinical service delivery and corporate functions in a complex health service
Demonstrated knowledge of the health sector, in particular administration of the public health system.
If you assess you meet the Essential Requirements of the role please submit your current CV and a brief cover letter that includes a short statement in response to the two target questions (1-2 pages) below.
Applications must be received by Sunday 23 February 2025
The Purpose Statement of the Mid North Coast Local Health District is To deliver safe, effective, sustainable services that protect and improve the health and wellbeing of our Mid North Coast community. What about this statement has resonance for you and why is that?
Implementing a strategic plan while meeting multiple operational KPIs and budget deliverables can be challenging. Describe your experience in developing a change ready organisational culture and what you personally pay attention to as a leader to get the balance right
For a confidential discussion about the role please contact Paul Ingle from the HardyGroup. M: +61 (0)402 796 125 / E: pingle@hardygroupintl.com
Our commitment to diversity and inclusion
At the Ministry of Health, we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and flexible environment which reflects the community and customers we serve. We actively promote the employment of women, people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and would like assistance with your application or to obtain more information on how to apply, please visit The Stepping Up Initiative.
To be eligible for employment in these roles you must be an Australian citizen, or a permanent resident, or a New Zealand citizen, or hold a valid visa with permission to work in Australia.
Additional information
This recruitment may be used to create a Talent Pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.
