Chief Executive Officer
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Australian Health Care Provider
Exciting leadership opportunity
* A significant Australian Not for Profit Health Care Provider is seeking a visionary leader to develop its role as a national leader in high quality, compassionate, and connected care for those most in need.
* Fulfill the organisation’s mission of delivering compassionate, high-quality care to the most vulnerable.
* Lead the development and implementation of innovative health and aged care solutions, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and excellence.
About the organisation
Our client employs nearly 20,000 people across a national network of Public and Private Hospitals, Residential Aged Care Homes, Retirement Villages, and Home Care service centres. The organisation provides high-quality care to the most vulnerable, including those reaching the end of their life.
Position Overview
As the CEO, you will provide leadership and strategic direction to ensure the organisation fulfills its mission. You will oversee all aspects of the organisation’s operations, ensuring high-quality care and fostering a culture of compassion and service. There will be a particular emphasis on innovation including through digital transformation, with the primary focus being to improve the patient experience.
This role will be based in Sydney / Melbourne, Australia, and reports to the Board of Directors.
Key Responsibilities
* Mission and Values: Ensure alignment of all programs and developments with the Mission and values of the organisation, fostering a staff culture of compassion, respect, and service at all levels.
* Strategic Leadership: Refresh and implement strategic plans that align with the organisation’s mission and values to achieve the organisation’s long-term goals and objectives.
* Financial and Commercial: Ensure organisational sustainability with a strong focus on continuous improvement, further developing commercial capability and exhibiting sound financial management and leadership.
* Quality and Safety: Ensure the highest standards of patient care, quality of service and safety through best practice in clinical governance.
* Operational Management: Oversee day-to-day operations, ensuring efficient and effective service delivery and operational excellence. Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and manage financial and human resources prudently. Ensure the continual development of an appropriate risk management system and framework throughout the organisation.
* Stakeholder Engagement: Be an influential leader through building strong relationships with key stakeholders, including government agencies, healthcare providers, and community organisations. Represent the organisation in public forums and engage proactively with the media.
* Leadership Development: Mentor and develop the Senior Leadership team. Promote a culture of continuous improvement and professional development.
Selection Criteria
We are looking for a leader with:
* Strong leadership skills, integrity, strategic thinking, commercial and financial acumen, emotional intelligence, and resilience.
* Demonstrated ability to build strong external networks and work across barriers to achieve organisational growth.
* Strengths in financial management and related commercial capabilities which also entails engaging constructively with various financial institutions.
* Experience in purpose driven organisations which demonstrate an understanding and alignment with the mission and values of the organisation.
* Demonstrate capabilities of positively engaging with the Board and its Directors, the organisation’s Trustees and a variety of stakeholders including all Governments in Australia.
How to Apply
If you are a visionary strategic leader with a passion for compassionate health care to the most vulnerable and a commitment to patient and operational excellence, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Please submit your application, including a cover letter and resume, to HealthcareCEO@KornFerry.com.
Application closes on 11:59pm on 2nd March 2025
*Visa sponsorship can be provided to qualified non-Australian candidates.
Further information:
For more information about the organisation and detailed position description, please contact the hiring team at HealthcareCEO@KornFerry.com.