DIRECTOR OF INTEGRATED MEDICINE, EMERGENCY, CHILD AND YOUTH SERVICES
CANDIDATE INFORMATION PACK
CAIRNS AND HINTERLAND HOSPITAL AND HEALTH SERVICE
We acknowledge and pay respect to the Aboriginal Traditional Owners and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders, people, consumers, and staff, past and present, on whose land we provide health services.
Executive Summary
- Live and work in one of the most popular locations in the world
- Be a part of a committed executive team serving the health needs of an ever expanding and diversifying community
- Utilise your senior leadership, communication and analytical skills to implement innovative change and improve performance
- Lead a large, diverse, challenging and rewarding portfolio in health service that is increasing it’s acute capacity to become a tertiary service
THE OPPORTUNITY
The Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service (CHHHS) is seeking an experienced health executive to be their Director of Integrated Medicine, Emergency, Child and Youth Services to be part of their executive leadership team.
The Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service (CHHHS) has the responsibility of providing public hospital and health services to a population of approximately 261,500 people. The outer western region of the service encompasses extremely remote communities and it is estimated that 12% of the population are Indigenous Australian. The CHHHS is committed to improving the health and wellbeing of all people in Far North Queensland across 141,000km2 and employs approximately 6,300 + staff making it the largest employer in the region.
Cairns is a welcoming and multicultural city and a fantastic place to live with world class cafés, bars and restaurants thriving community markets. It is close to plenty of picturesque beaches often with resort style living options. Cairns is the international gateway to The Great Barrier Reef and The Wet Tropics rainforest. There is easy access to and from Cairns and most capital cities in Australia through the Cairns International Airport which is only 7km from the CBD. Compared with most Australian cities the cost of housing is much more affordable in Cairns along with affordable childcare, and a great choice of primary schools and secondary schools.
THE ROLE
The Director of Integrated Medicine, Emergency, Child and Youth Services is a part of the executive team for Cairns Services and The Director of Integrated Medicine, Emergency, Child and Youth Services will provide effective leadership, governance and performance of Integrated Medicine, Emergency, Child and Youth (IMECY) Services in partnership with Executive Directors, Service Directors, and Management teams to achieve optimal outcomes in accordance with the strategic direction and the service performance agreement for Integrated Medicine, Emergency Services & patient flow across the Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service sites & external providers as required.
For a confidential discussion, please get in touch with:
Janine Hammat , HardyGroup Principal Search Consultant
M. +61 (0) 488 555 858
CAIRNS AND HINTERLAND HOSPITAL AND HEALTH SERVICE
“Excellent and sustainable healthcare for all in Far North Queensland”
The Cairns and Hinterland HHS (CHHHS) is committed to improving the health and wellbeing of all people in Far North Queensland by providing high quality acute healthcare services. The staff are a part of the community we serve, and the HHS strongly believes that health outcomes are enhanced by involving the community in the planning and evaluation of local health services.
CHHS is the primary provider of health services to residents of the Cairns and Hinterland region and specialist services to the Torres and Cape, and serves a population of approx. 261,500 people which is forecast to increase to over 306,600 by 2031. Services are provided over a large geographical area and a range of facilities, from a large tertiary hospital in Cairns to facilities in rural and remote areas.
Cairns Hospital is the primary provider of specialised and referral services for the region, with broader general surgical, medical and primary care services provided at other facilities across the Tablelands, Innisfail and Mossman/Port Douglas areas. CHHS also provides an extensive range of health services in more than 30 regional, rural and remote facilities across a geographical area of 141,000 square kilometres. The Health Service is 95 percent self-sufficient with only a small number of high-level acute services being provided in Townsville and Brisbane. The Local Government Areas within the Service area are Cairns Regional Council, Croydon Shire Council, Etheridge Shire Council, Mareeba Shire Council, Tablelands Regional Council, Yarrabah Shire Council and Cassowary Coast Regional Council (except the community of Cardwell which is serviced from the Townsville HHS)
Our Values
The staff and patients at Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service have helped develop a set of shared values that guide our behaviours and decision making in our workplaces. These values underpin our daily work, the strategies of our Health Service and help deliver Queensland Health’s vision.
The big picture for our future
See the CHHHS Strategic Plan HERE.
Our purpose
Working together for best-practice care that improves health outcomes and equity for our communities.
Our key objectives
At CHHHS, we demonstrate that we care about the challenges facing our patients and colleagues by taking time to walk in their shoes. Compassion is delivered with a warm hello, a smile, by genuinely listening and following through on concerns.
At CHHHS, we value accountability at all levels as it builds trust in our organisation, our people and our services. When we live up to our responsibilities, we earn respect from the people and communities we have made a commitment to.
At CHHHS, we value a respectful approach to our work and care as it builds strong relationships and trust. We encourage you to treat others as you’d like to be treated.
At CHHHS, we rely on our integrity to guide us when the choice isn’t an easy one to make. It ensures we are making decisions that are transparent, truthful and for the greater good of our patients, colleagues and communities.
Strategic Plan
Our strategic plan sets our vision and priorities to ensure our health service continues to grow and meet the changing health needs of our communities.
The strategic plan was developed with the input from our staff, partners and community. It outlines our vision: 'Excellent and sustainable healthcare for all in Far North Queensland.'
We'll focus on the following priorities to achieve our vision.
- Our care
- Our people
- First Peoples health
- Our sustainability
The plan describes our objectives, strategies and key performance indicators. It helps patients and carers, staff, our community, partners and all other stakeholders understand our future direction.
Role Specification
The Director of Integrated Medicine, Emergency, Child and Youth Services will provide effective leadership, governance and performance of Integrated Medicine, Emergency, Child and Youth (IMCY) Services in partnership with Executive Directors, Service Directors, and Management teams to achieve optimal outcomes in accordance with the strategic direction and the service performance agreement for Integrated Medicine, emergency services & patient flow across the Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service sites & external providers as required.
The role will:
- Fulfil the responsibilities of this role in accordance with CHHHS values as outlined above.
- Follow defined service quality standards, occupational health and work policies and procedures relating to the work being undertaken in order to ensure high quality, safe services and workplaces.
- Implement and monitor the organisation’s quality standards, work health and safety policies, procedures and programs and provide clinical governance in the relevant work area.
- Undertake the Key Accountabilities and all other reasonable activities/tasks as directed.
- Strategy and Operational Planning
- Safety and Quality
- Leadership and Management
- Financial Sustainability
- Relationships and Engagement.
Competencies
- Problem Solving
- Intellectual Horsepower
- Dealing with Ambiguity
- Managing Through Systems
Please view the full set of Key Result Areas and Competencies in the Role Description
- 1.Demonstrated commitment to, or the ability to commit to Cairns and Hinterland HHS core values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Integrity.
- 2.Demonstrated broad experience in the leadership and management of a large and complex health service workforce and budget.
- 3.Demonstrated understanding and knowledge of current trends in the provision and management of regional health services.
- 4.High level communication skills and ability to communicate and work cooperatively across the organisation, with patients and their families and the community.
- 5.Sensitivity to cultural complexities which may occur within workforce and/or patient population.
- 6.Demonstrated ability to actively participate in a working environment supporting quality human resource management practices including workplace health and safety, employment equity, anti-discrimination, and ethical behaviour.
- Leading the development and implementation of innovative changes and improved performance
- Building the trust, skills and reslience of the team through strong values based leadership
- Leading a large, diverse, challenging and rewarding portfolio in a regional health service which is increasing acute capacity transitioning to a tertiary environment, whilst also catering for remote services
- Building a culture in the wider DIMECYS team to positively attract, engage, motivate and retain staff
Direct Reports: 15 Staff
Indirect Reports: 1,446.59 FTE
Annual Budget: $350 Million
This position requires the incumbent to operate a class C motor vehicle and an appropriate license endorsement to operate this type of vehicle is required. Proof of this endorsement must be provided before commencement of duty.
- While not mandatory, a relevant qualification or willingness to work towards a relevant qualification would be well regarded.
- Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) evidence as required for your employment in accordance with legislation/government policy and Directives.
- It is a condition of employment for the employee in this role to be, and remain, vaccinated against or non-susceptible to the following Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPDs) during their employment: Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR), Varicella (chicken pox) and Pertussis (whooping cough). Existing staff engaged prior to 1 July 2016 (and have not had a break in service) are not subject to this new condition of employment unless they are moving from one Hospital and Health Service to another Hospital and Health Service within Queensland).
- Existing staff that have previously submitted this evidence since 1 July 2016 will not be required to resubmit.
- It is a condition of employment for the employee in this role to be vaccinated against or not susceptible to Hepatitis B. Proof of vaccination or non-susceptibility is a condition of employment for all staff (new and existing) who have direct contact with patients or who in the course of their work may be exposed to blood/body fluids or contaminated sharps.
- It is strongly recommended that you complete the VPD Evidence Form and prepare your documents prior to meeting with the selection panel; however, you will only be required to supply the evidence if you are the preferred applicant. If you are the preferred applicant, your application for employment will not be successful unless you comply with this Queensland Health policy. Further information and Evidence Forms can be found at https://www.health.qld.gov.au/employment/work-for-us/dept-of- health/pre-employment/vaccinations/providing-evidence
- A Tuberculosis risk assessment form is to be completed prior to commencement.
Remuneration: $247,221 Total Remuneration Package
Classification: HES(L)2.2
Service Location: Cairns
The closing date for applications is Sunday, 3 November 2024
The reference number to include in your application is H24_4939
Note: Please use the online HardyGroup platform to submit your application. It will not be accepted via email.
If you require assistance in submitting your application online, please get in touch with Executive Search Coordinator, Natasha Tirado: [email protected] | +61 0468 301 310
Your application must include:
1. Cover letter addressed to the Principal Consultant;
2. A written response addressing the key selection criteria and
3. An up to date copy of your Curriculum Vitae
It Is standard practice for HardyGroup to acknowledge receipt of your application no later than the next business day. We request that if you do not receive the acknowledgement, you contact the search coordinator listed above as soon as possible after the 24-hour business period and arrange to resend your application if necessary.
For a confidential discussion, please contact:
Janine Hammat
HardyGroup Principal Consultant
M.+61 (0) 488 555 858
LIVING AND WORKING IN CAIRNS
Experience The Unparalleled Natural Beauty of Cairns
Where spectacular reefs, ancient rainforests, rich culture, and an alfresco dining scene blend into one. A welcoming and multicultural city more than 20% of Cairns people were born overseas and some 72 languages are spoken. The city is a fantastic place to live with world class cafés, bars and restaurants and the city has thriving community markets. It is close to plenty of picturesque beaches often with resort style living options. The estimated resident urban population of Cairns is greater than 160,000 and the region has experienced an average annual growth rate of 1.9% over the last 10 years.
Cairns is the international gateway to The Great Barrier Reef - the world’s biggest marine park and home to more than 9000 species of coral, birds, fish and marine life and welcomes more than 2.4 million visitors each year. Whether it’s snorkelling through coral gardens, flying over the infinite blues or sailing to tropical islands, there’s an adventure reserved for everyone on the world’s largest living organism (that you can see from space). Breathe in the salt air and explore via boat, snorkel, kayak, helicopter or learn to dive on this world-famous natural wonder.
Cairns is also the gateway to The Wet Tropics rainforest is a living, breathing ark and home to many plants and animals found nowhere else on earth. A place so big in size it makes up 0.12% of Australia, it's both accessible and diverse, from the easy walk to the famous Curtain Tree Fig to the longer hike to cool off in Nandroya Falls.
There is easy access to and from Cairns and most capital cities in Australia through the Cairns International Airport which is only 7km from the CBD. Compared with most Australian cities the cost of housing is much more affordable in Cairns along with affordable childcare, 21 state primary schools, 10 state high schools and 21 private / non-government schools.
Explore more about Cairns and all it has to offer, here.
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