General Manager, Westmead Hospital

General Manager, Westmead Hospital

Western Sydney Local Health District, NSW Health

Lead one of Australia's largest tertiary hospitals, partnering with the nation's leading research and academic institutions.

About Westmead Hospital

Western Sydney Local Health District delivers comprehensive healthcare to over a million people across one of Australia's most vibrant and diverse communities. Covering 780 square km and operating more than 70 sites, including Westmead, Auburn, Cumberland, Blacktown and Mount Druitt hospitals, we are leaders in clinical services, research and education.

Westmead Hospital is the principal tertiary referral hospital for Western Sydney, nationally and internationally recognised for its comprehensive, specialised clinical services. As a core member of the Westmead Health and Education Precinct, we partner closely with The Children's Hospital at Westmead, Universities and Medical Research Institutes. Westmead Hospital and its partners are committed to creating one of the largest health, education, research and training precincts in Australia, with truly global reach.

With a $1.2bn budget and 6,500 dedicated staff, Westmead Hospital is now seeking an exceptional General Manager (GM) to build upon extensive foundational work and shape the hospital's bold future.

About the Role

Reporting to the newly appointed Chief Executive, Alison Zecchin, the GM will:

• Lead and direct clinical service delivery and high-quality patient care, ensuring Westmead Hospital consistently meets performance KPIs;
• Foster a culture of innovation, quality improvement and patient safety which delivers world class clinical services for patients, families and the broader community;
• Inspire and unite diverse teams, provide leadership across 12+ direct reports and 6,500 staff, cultivating teamwork, performance, respect and a collaborative culture that attracts and retains exceptional talent;
• Lead diverse stakeholder relationships, ensure effective consultation, performance feedback and collaboration with senior clinicians, academics, scientists, support staff, NSW Ministry of Health and other key stakeholders;
• Ensure robust governance, maintain effective clinical governance frameworks that meet patient safety and quality performance requirements while operating within budget parameters.

About You

You're a visionary leader who thrives on complexity. With proven success leading large scale health services, you bring the strategic insight and executive presence needed to lead one of Australia's most significant tertiary hospitals.

You're a natural relationship builder who excels at managing diverse stakeholders from clinicians, researchers and community partners. You possess exceptional communication skills and the ability to engage diverse teams behind a shared vision.

You demonstrate strong financial acumen and excellent governance capabilities. You are passionate about healthcare's transformative impact on communities. Most importantly, you understand that great healthcare organisations are built on collaboration, innovation and an unwavering focus on patient-centred care. You're ready to step into this complex, high profile role and truly impact the communities of Western Sydney.

This is a rare opportunity to lead a world class tertiary hospital during an exciting period of growth and transformation, partnering with some of Australia's most prestigious research and academic institutions.

Applying for This Role

Please download the Candidate Information Pack, which includes comprehensive information about the organisation and role.

Please submit your CV and a short statement (no more than 2 pages) in response to the two targeted questions below:

• Describe a recent executive role where you led a major hospital or health service transformation. What were the primary challenges you encountered, and how did you define and measure success throughout the process?
• Describe a recent example which demonstrates how you coach your team, build capability and elevate the performance of the team, sharing what elements of your management style helped you achieve this.

Essential Requirements / Key Knowledge and Experience

• Tertiary qualifications and/or proven experience at senior management level in a substantial and complex organisation engaged in clinical service delivery.
• Demonstrated application of knowledge and expertise in health service delivery, across a diverse range of care sectors, advocating for positive change in a broad range of community and government forums.

This is an ongoing, full-time, Band 2, Health Service Senior Executive role. An attractive remuneration package within the range of $307,000 to $346,000 per annum, with annual performance reviews, will be negotiated with the successful applicant.

The role will be based from Westmead Hospital. Relocation support can be provided.

Please contact Rob Macmillan, Partner, Derwent Search at healthservices@derwentsearch.com.au should you have any additional questions about the role.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

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 our 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. 

NOTES:

• The selection methods for this role are in accordance with the Government Sector Employment Act 2013 and employment arrangements for the NSW public sector.
• Applicants must respond to the two targeted questions and submit an up-to-date resume. For further guidance, refer to Applying for a role in the NSW Public Service.
• Applicants will need to demonstrate their proficiency in the capabilities outlined in the Role Description. These will be assessed through the recruitment process to determine their suitability for appointment. For further information, refer to the NSW Public Sector Capability Framework.
• Take the focus capabilities from the role description and use the Capability Application Tool to access practice interview questions.
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