Position overview

Have you ever wondered what it takes to shape the future direction for an organisation of 10,500+ people? This team does it. Our Deputy CEO division leads and supports the development and implementation of organisation-wide strategy and related projects. Our division includes Policy & Governance, Strategic Communications, Government Relations, ACT Pathology, Infrastructure & Health Support Services, Campus Modernisation, Decision Support Unit, People & Culture and Strategic Projects. A great team with terrific opportunities to work on challenging and complex issues – all of which matter to our local community.

Reporting to the Deputy CEO, the Senior Director is responsible for coordinating, driving and delivering work to support the Deputy CEO. The position will work closely with a range of stakeholders and provide high level project and strategic support. To be successful, you will be a consummate professional, be confident with a fast-paced work environment, be adaptable and responsive, be able to quickly acquire knowledge and understanding of situations and subject matter and cultivate productive working relationships with a range of stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following.

1. Support the work and priorities for the Deputy CEO.
2. Utilise project, stakeholder and change management strategies to drive outcomes on behalf of the DCEO.
3. Undertake research, develop documents and provide high level advice to the DCEO on strategic, administrative and operational matters.
4. Contribute to the development, implementation and review of policies and programs related to the division.
5. Prepare presentations and data reports.
6. Manage the budget, administrative resourcing and related processes to ensure an effective and efficient division.
7. Assist the DCEO in their role as the SERBIR, managing highly confidential information and processes.
8. Undertake project work attend meetings on behalf of the DCEO.
9. Undertake other duties appropriate to this level of classification which contribute to the operation of the organisation.

Competencies

Specific competencies include but are not limited to the following:

• An expert communicator, adept at cultivating productive working relationships with a range of stakeholders.
• Risk aware, pragmatic and process improvement driven.
• Strong organisational skills with a high degree of initiative and drive.
• Ability to be agile, flexible and respond to meet changing operational priorities.
• Taking initiative and able to lead pieces of work independently.

Qualifications

Specific qualifications include, but is not limited to, the following.

Essential

• Senior government leadership experience.

Desirable

• N/A

Experience

Specific experience includes but is not limited to the following.

Essential

• Several years’ work experience in a similar role and role environment.

Desirable

• Experience in a project team.

Prior to commencement

Appointment to this position is conditional on being granted and retaining appropriate clearances:

• Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check.

Important information

All employees are required to:

• Adhere to the Canberra Health Services Values and the ACT Public Service Code of Conduct.
• Act in accordance and comply with all relevant Safety and Quality policies and procedures.

What you Require (Key Selection Criteria)

These are the key selection criteria for how you will be assessed in conjunction with your resumé and experience.

1. Ability to support a high-level executive and independently lead projects of priority, manage competing priorities, and escalate risks in a fast-paced work environment.
2. Ability to manage confidential and complex issues on behalf of a senior executive.
3. Highly developed project management, research and analytical skills, with the demonstrated ability to be solutions focused, make sound judgements and present a range of data and information to meet the needs of the intended audience.
4. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and the demonstrated ability to cultivate and maintain productive working relationships.
5. Demonstrates understanding of, and adherence to, safety and quality standards, Work Health and Safety and the positive patient experience. Displays behaviour consistent with CHS’s values of reliable, progressive, respectful, and kind.

Work environment description

The following work environment description outlines the inherent requirements of the role and indicates how frequently each of these requirements would need to be performed. Please note that the ACT Public Service is committed to providing reasonable adjustments and ensuring all individuals have equal opportunities in the workplace.