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DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES ST VINCENT’S HEALTH NETWORK SYDNEY

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Executive Summary 3

St Vincent’s Health Network 4

Director of Human Resources 8

Employment Terms & Conditions 13

How to Apply 14

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

St Vincent’s Human Resources provides leadership and management of Human Resources and work health and

safety across St Vincent’s Health Network Sydney (St Vincent’s) – an integrated network of clinical services providing

care to the people of NSW. The HR Division also supports managers with HR operations and industrial relations

functions.

The new Director of Human Resources will be responsible for direct and indirect supervision of approximately 56

FTE and accountable for an annual operating budget of $4.270M. With St Vincent’s Health Australia and the

Network’s continued bold plan for growth and leadership, the new HR Director will have the opportunity to lead

the design of a visionary People and Culture program and support system.

As Executive Director you will be accountable for managing human resources, learning and development, strategic

recruitment, work health, safety and wellbeing, employee injury recovery, industrial relations, workforce planning

and payroll. The incoming Executive Director will need to be strongly strategic with leadership capacity to build on

key relationships across the Network, work collaboratively to deliver innovative people and culture services. You

will be joining a motivated and skilled executive team and will continue to drive a strategy of growth, integration

and innovation.

The successful candidate will be a senior and flexible professional who will lead and manage future growth of St

Vincent’s, with a focus on positioning the organisations as a leader in the provision of health services by supporting

the development of strong people management systems.

We are looking for dynamic people who are excited to join the team and ready to jump into any situation. If you’re

someone who is positive, adaptable and intuitive, and has a genuine interest in the well-being of others around

you, we invite you to have a discussion with the consultant.

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ST VINCENT’S HEALTH NETWORK

COMPASSION | JUSTICE | INTEGRITY | EXCELLENCE

St Vincent’s Health Australia (SVHA) has been providing health care in Australia for 160 years, since the first hospital

was established in Sydney in 1857 by the Sisters of Charity. They are a clinical, research and education leader

working in private hospitals, public hospitals and aged care services in New South Wales, Victoria and Queensland.

With over six Public Hospitals, nine Private Hospitals, 17 Aged Care Facilities, over 20,000 employees, along with

three co-located research institutes – the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute, the Garvan Institute of Medical

Research, and St Vincent’s Institute of Medical Research and one co-located partner institute. SVHA is Australia’s

largest non-profit provider of health and aged-care services.

Group Strategy

SVHA’s enVision 2025, outlines an ambitious but achievable program for growth and leadership over the next few

years. enVision 2025 is the roadmap for the future of the organisation and their shared commitment to serve

something greater by continuing the mission that has underpinned who they are and what they have done right

from the start.

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Clinical Services Strategy

ST VINCENT’S HEALTH NETWORK SYDNEY

St Vincen’t Health Network Sydney (SVHNS) comprises of St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney Limited as the affiliated

health organisation in respect of three recognised establishments under the Health Services Act 1997 (NSW) (Health

Services Act). Under the Health Services Act, St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney Limited, is treated as a Network for the

purposes of the National Health Reform Agreement in respect of the three recognised establishments: St Vincent’s

Hospital, Darlinghurst; Sacred Heart Health Service, Darlinghurst and; St Joseph’s Hospital, Auburn.

The Network is part of an integrated state-wide network of clinical services that aim to ensure timely access to

appropriate care for all residents in New South Wales. The facilities of SVHNS are located in the geographical

boundaries of the South Eastern Sydney and Western Sydney Local Health Districts. Collaborative arrangements

have been established to ensure provision of clinical services to the communities located in these Local Health

Districts with a longstanding clinical service partnership with Murrumbidgee Local Health District.

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St Vincent’s are world-class public hospitals offering best-in-class services, facilities, and expertise, along with

educational opportunities. St Vincent’s has an international reputation for innovation and is regarded as a centre

of excellence for clinical care, research, teaching and medical leadership and is home to many ‘firsts’ including:

• Australia’s first lung and heart/lung transplant, the first implantation of a total artificial heart and the first

percutaneous aortic value implantation

• NSW’s first cochlear implant

• The first private hospital in NSW to undertake a renal transplant

• Australia’s first adult bone marrow transplant

• NSW’s first Alcoholism Clinic

• Australia’s first dedicated ward for people living with HIV/AIDS and the first diagnosis of transfusion related

HIV infection

• Australia’s first endocrine laboratory and endocrine immunoassays

• Australia’s first insulin for treatment of diabetic ketoacidosis

• The first pain management unit in Australia to provide care via telehealth to rural patients.

St Vincent’s Hospital has a long-standing reputation for treating the highest acuity and complex patient loads,

attracting referrals on a state-wide, national and international basis. The hospital is a principal referral hospital

providing quaternary care. St Vincent’s has a wealth of history and tradition, stemming from its key vision, mission

and values. St Vincent’s Health Network operates acute, sub-acute, ED and mental health beds.

St Vincent’s are teaching hospitals of the University of NSW, Australian Catholic University, University of Notre

Dame and other academic partners.

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DEPARTMENTS AND SERVICES

• Aboriginal Health

• Alcohol and Drugs

• Anaesthetics

• Audiology

• Cancer Services

• Cardiac Rehabilitation

• Cardiology

• Cardiothoracic Surgery

• Clinical Pharmacology

• Dementia Advisory Service

• Dental

• Dermatology

• Diabetes

• Ear Nose and Throat

• Emergency

• Endocrinology

• Gambling Treatment

• Geriatric Medicine

• Gastroenterology

• Heart and Lung Transplantation

• HIV, Immunology and Infectious Diseases

• Homeless Health

• Intensive Care

• Kidney Disorders

• Medical Imaging

• Mental Health

• Neurology

• Neurosurgery

• Nuclear Medicine

• Nutrition and Dietetics

• Occupational Therapy

• Ophthalmology

• Pain Medicine

• Palliative Care

• Pastoral Care

• Physiotherapy

• Plastic Surgery

• Pharmacy

• Podiatry

• Psychology

• Rehabilitation Medicine

• Respiratory Medicine

• Rheumatology

• Sleep disorders and Respiratory Failure

• Social Work

• Speech Pathology

• Stroke Unit

• Sydney Heart Valve Bank

• Trauma

• Upper Gastrointestinal and General Surgery

• Urology

• Vascular

• Medicine

• Vascular Surgery

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DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES

POSITION PURPOSE The Director of Human Resources (The Director) is a member of the St Vincent’s Health Network Sydney

(SVHNS) Executive. The position is accountable for overall leadership and management of the human

resources and work health and safety function across SVHNS.

The fundamental objectives of this role are to strengthen and grow the healing ministry of Jesus by:

• Providing professional human resource services that is consistent with the St Vincent’s Health

Australia’s people and culture strategy.

• Strengthening the organisation’s values, its commitment to the principles of Catholic Social

Teaching and adherence to the Catholic Health Australia Code of Ethical Standards for Catholic

Health and Aged Care Services in Australia, through direct role modelling and leadership relating

to people.

Enabling consistent, high quality work, health and safety governance across SVHNS to minimise potential

harm.

KEY RESPONSBILITIES The Director will be accountable to the following key duties:

Mission & Catholic Identity

• Promote the mission, vision and values of St Vincent’s Health Australia, the St Vincent’s Health

Australia Code of Conduct, and ensure these principles are effectively integrated in all areas of

responsibility.

• Work in partnership with the CEO and Director of Mission, St Vincent’s Health Network Sydney

to support group wide formation programs to ensure that all staff have a clear understanding of

the ministry and how the changing needs and environment of the healthcare sector may impact

on the delivery of the St Vincent’s Health Australia’s mission.

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• Work in partnership with the St Vincent’s Health Network Sydney Executives to deliver social

responsibility outcomes.

Leadership

• Lead and manage the day-to-day activities of direct reports, fostering a high performance

operating environment.

• Develop a divisional people and culture strategic plan that is mission centric and addresses the

organisation’s objectives.

Human Resource Management

• Implement initiatives to drive the attraction and retention of key people making St Vincent’s

Health Network Sydney a place where people want to work.

• Drive a consistent long term focus on workplace health and safety to minimise any harm to

people.

• Establish human resource processes necessary to sustain change and continuously improve

operational performance.

Patient & Resident Focus

• Actively participate in key initiatives that contribute to improvements in patient centred care.

• Take a partnership approach to care provision by embedding patient centered care principles in

all aspects of work.

Strategy & Stakeholder Engagement

• Work with the CEO and the executive team in the identification and delivery of a strategy for St

Vincent’s Health Network Sydney.

• Ensure that high quality relationships are developed and maintained with other divisional

Directors of Human Resources.

View the full scope of the Key Responsbilities in the Position Description.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Tertiary qualifications in human resources or related field is essential.

• Post- graduate qualifications in HR, business administration, management or related field highly

desirable.

• Membership of relevant professional bodies.

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• Minimum of ten years’ experience across all aspects of human resources with at least two years

in a HR leadership role.

• Experience in the health industry is desirable or relevant experience.

SELECTION CRITERIA The Director will be required to perform the following:

1. Personal integrity and demonstrated commitment to the Philosophy, Mission and Values of

Mary Aikenhead Ministries and St Vincent’s Health Australia

2. Experience in leading and directly managing a human resource function, with an emphahsis on

buikidng capability and empowering the workforce

3. Senior leadership experience in human resources with the proven ability to develop and meet

strategic and operational objectives

4. Proven ability and demonstrated experience in driving organisational development and cultural

change programs in a complex orientated environment driving improvements in organisational

effectiveness and performance

5. High level verbal and written communication and presentation skills

6. Demonstrated ability to implement and improve strategies around patient safety, patient flow,

length of stay, continuity of care, clinical variation and waiting times for treatment

7. Commitment to workplace health and safety, equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory

behaviour in line with the relevant statutory acts and policies

8. Strong analytical problem-solving skills – demonstrated ability to apply logic and structure to

resolve complex problems

9. Demonstrated understanding of emerging trends in HR, HR legislation and practices within the

health care or related landscape

CHALLENGES

Major challenges currently associated with the role include:

• Identify emerging challenges that may impact on core business delivery and future business

requirements and developing and implementing HR strategies to minimise risk and take

advantage of opportunities

• Promoting a positive workforce culture and addressing poor performance

• Achieving a balance between operational HR demands with the need for more strategic people

initiatives to anticipate the requirements to position the organisation well for the future

• Developing relationships/ effective engagement with a broad set of stakeholders with diverse views and competing interests

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REPORTING & KEY RELATIONSHIPS The Director reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer, SVHNS. Functionally, the Director reports to

the Group General Manager, People & Culture, SVHA.

Direct Reports (4): Manager, Safety and Injury Management

Payroll Services Manager

HR Operations Manager

Learning & Development Manager

Key Relationships (internal): St Vincent’s Health Australia Group Executive Committee

St Vincent’s Public Hospitals Executive Committee and Subcommittees

Divisional Directors of Human Resources

Facility General Managers

Key Relationships (external): Trustees of Mary Aikenhead Ministries

Catholic Health Australia

NSW Ministry of Health

State Government

Industy Bodies

Trade Unions

Peer Employer Organisations

KEY DATA

FTE RESPONSIBILITY 59

BUDGET RESPONSBILITY EBITDA $4.270M

SERVICE LOCATION Darlinghurst, Sydney

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USEFUL LINKS

• Role Description

• Organisation Chart

• enVision 2025

• St Vincent’s Health Network Sydney

• Patient Safety and Quality Strategic Plan 2016-2020

• Integrated Healthcare Campus Darlinghurst Clinical Services Strategy – 2027

• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Plan 2017 – 2020

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EMPLOYMENT TERMS & CONDITIONS REMUNERATION An attractive remuneration package is on offer, for futher detail

please discuss with the Consultant.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT PROBITY CHECKS

Information on a person’s suitability for appointment is obtained for all appointments. Potential

appointees will be asked whether there are any reasons why they should not be appointed such as:

Information on a person’s criminal history and other associated probity checks will be sought from those

candidates whose application has progressed to shortlisting for interview.

Applicants unsure about the definition of disclosable criminal convictions or status of any criminal

conviction may wish to seek legal advice in responding to the probity check questions. (A ‘disclosable’

conviction is one that is recorded by the court and has not been rehabilitated or spent under the Criminal

Law (Rehabilitation of Offenders) Act 1986 and, in the case of Commonwealth convictions, the Crimes

Act 1914 (Commonwealth), and does not breach the confidentiality provisions of the Youth Justice Act

1992.)

SVHN COMPLIANCE

• Ensure compliance across all relevant standards of accreditation and legislative requirements

within areas of responsibility or as delegated by the CEO, St Vincent’s Health Network Sydney.

• Ensure facilities operate at all times in compliance with the Catholic Health Australia Code of

Ethical Standards for Catholic Health and Aged Care Services in Australia and relevant legislation.

• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, standards and industrial instruments.

• Operate within the delegated responsibilities and authorities as set by St Vincent’s Health

Australia.

• Ensure relevant personal qualifications, registrations and memberships are maintained at the

required level.

• Ensure that human resources employees are compliant with mandatory training requirements.

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HOW TO APPLY

The closing date for applications is Friday 21 September 2018

The reference number to include in your application is H18_2923

For a confidential discussion, please contact Principal Consultant, Rhodie Miller:

M: +61 (0)422 816 557E: [email protected]

Please submit application documentation to Search Coordinator, Anna Brownjohn:

T: +61 (0)409 977 847E: [email protected]

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.

Your application must include:

1. Completed HG Application Form (click to download)

2. Cover letter addressed to the search consultant;

3. A written response addressing the key selection criteria, found on page 10; and

4. An up to date copy of your Curriculum Vitae

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REFEREES

You will need to provide details of three (3) professional referees. To do so, complete the relevant fields

in the Candidate Profile. You should carefully consider who you select to approach to provide reference

advice. Your current manager must be included. It is customary for referee reports to be requested after

interview and if you are the preferred candidate, your permission will be requested prior to contacting

your referees.

PERSONAL INFORMATION

HGI complies with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth), all applications are treated by HGI in strict confidence,

however in submitting an application you are extending permission to share your application with the

Selection Panel.

Personal Information will be used to assess your suitability for appointment to this position. As part of

the selection process, personal information will be dealt with in accordance with HGI’s Privacy Policy and

the Information Privacy Act 2009.

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DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES ST VINCENT’S HEALTH NETWORK SYDNEY

POSITION DESCRIPTION

PURPOSE:

The Director of Human Resources, St Vincent’s Health Network Sydney is a member of the St Vincent’s

Health Network Sydney Executive Committee. The position is accountable for overall leadership and

management of the human resources and work health and safety function across St Vincent’s Health Network

Sydney. The fundamental objectives of this role are to strengthen and grow the healing ministry of Jesus by:

• Providing professional human resource services that is consistent with the St Vincent’s Health

Australia’s people and culture strategy.

• Strengthening the organisation’s values, its commitment to the principles of Catholic Social Teaching

and adherence to the Catholic Health Australia Code of Ethical Standards for Catholic Health and

POSITION TITLE: Director of Human Resources, St Vincent’s Health Network Sydney

REPORTS TO: • Direct: Chief Executive Officer (CEO), St Vincent’s Health Network Sydney

• Functional: Group General Manager, People, Culture and Communications, St Vincent’s Health Australia

DIRECT REPORTS: FTE RESPONSIBILITY BUDGET RESPONSIBILITY

• Manager, Safety and Injury Management

• Payroll Services Manager

• HR Operations Manager

• Learning & Development Manager

• 56

• EBITDA $4.270M

KEY RELATIONSHIPS (INTERNAL):

• St Vincent’s Health Australia Group Executive Committee

• St Vincent’s Public Hospitals Executive Committee and Subcommittees

• Divisional Directors of Human Resources

• Facility General Managers

KEY RELATIONSHIPS (EXTERNAL):

• Trustees of Mary Aikenhead Ministries

• Catholic Health Australia

• NSW Ministry of Health

• State Government

• Industry bodies

• Trade Unions

• Peer Employer Organisations

KEY RESPONSIBILITY: Overall management and executive leadership of the human resources and work health

and safety functions across St Vincent’s Health Network Sydney in accordance with the

Mission, Vision and Values of St Vincent’s Health Australia.

LOCATION: Sydney (Darlinghurst)

DATE REVIEWED: August 2018

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Aged Care Services in Australia, through direct role modelling and leadership relating to people.

• Enabling consistent, high quality work, health and safety governance across St Vincent’s Health

Network Sydney to minimise potential harm.

ST VINCENT’S HEALTH AUSTRALIA: IDENTITY

Our organisational values are relevant to all positions. All employees are required to consistently

demonstrate behaviours that support the Mission, Vision and Values of St Vincent’s Health Australia and

promote an ethical environment in accordance with the St Vincent’s Health Australia Code of Conduct.

OUR MISSION

As a Catholic health and aged care service provider, our mission is to bring God’s love to those in need

through the healing ministry of Jesus. We are especially committed to people who are poor and vulnerable.

We draw on the talents of our people and collaborate with others who share our vision and values to continue

the pioneering spirit of Mary Aikenhead and the Sisters of Charity. We are committed to providing

compassionate and innovative care, enabling hope for those we serve.

OUR VISION

To lead transformation in health care inspired by the healing ministry of Jesus.

OUR VALUES

Our values, based on the Gospels, reflect the healing ministry of Jesus, and act as a point of reference for our

decision making which is fundamental to our catholic identity. Our values provide direction as to the type of

organisation we aspire to be and the kind of behaviours we regard as appropriate to help achieve our

aspirations. Our values underpin all that we do and are demonstrated through our everyday actions, giving our

mission and vision life.

Compassion: Caring for others with an openness that affirms life and healing

Justice: Acting with courage and fairness in pursuit of what is right and just

Integrity: Ensuring our actions and decisions are grounded in our values, reflecting both honesty and authenticity Excellence: Demonstrating a passionate commitment to continuous improvement and innovation

OUR CARE

Our Care is:

• Provided in an environment underpinned by our mission and values

• Holistic and centred on the needs of each patient and resident

• High quality, safe, and continuously improved to ensure best practice

• Innovative and informed by current research using contemporary techniques and technology

• Delivered by a team of dedicated, appropriately qualified people who are supported in a continuing

development of their skills and knowledge

• Committed to a respect for life in accordance with the Gospels

RESPONSIBILITIES

MISSION AND CATHOLIC IDENTITY

• Promote the mission, vision and values of St Vincent’s Health Australia, the St Vincent’s Health

Australia Code of Conduct, and ensure these principles are effectively integrated in all areas of

responsibility.

• Work in partnership with the CEO and Director of Mission, St Vincent’s Health Network Sydney to

support group wide formation programs to ensure that all staff have a clear understanding of the

ministry and how the changing needs and environment of the healthcare sector may impact on the

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delivery of the St Vincent’s Health Australia’s mission.

• Work in partnership with the St Vincent’s Health Network Sydney Executives to deliver social

responsibility outcomes.

LEADERSHIP

• Lead and manage the day-to-day activities of direct reports, fostering a high performance operating

environment.

• Develop a divisional people and culture strategic plan that is mission centric and addresses the

organisation’s objectives.

• Provide advice to the CEO and the executive team of St Vincent’s Health Network Sydney in a timely

and objective manner on strategic matters relating to human resources.

• Ensure effective working relationships between the facilities to ensure appropriate alignment with

strategic people objectives and basic principles of organisational effectiveness.

• Provide mentorship to direct reports and future leaders across the organisation.

• Provide and maintain a workplace that is safe, appropriate for work, mitigates risk to one’s health and

one that promotes personal wellbeing.

• Represent St Vincent’s Health Australia on external committees and panels as determined appropriate

from time to time with the CEO, St Vincent’s Health Network Sydney.

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

• Implement initiatives to drive the attraction and retention of key people making St Vincent’s Health

Network Sydney a place where people want to work.

• Drive a consistent long term focus on workplace health and safety to minimise any harm to people.

• Establish human resource processes necessary to sustain change and continuously improve

operational performance.

• Provide advice to and challenge the thinking of the St Vincent’s Health Network Sydney executive and

leadership team.

• Coach and lead the HR team to support the business and to deliver against strategic and operational

measures of success.

• Provide advice and counsel on all people related matters including:

o The design and implementation of recruitment and retention strategies and activities.

o Establishment of performance review processes.

o Identification of training needs and the delivery of effective training and development solutions.

o Leadership of IR/ER strategies including establishing effective relationships with unions and

directly negotiating industrial agreements.

o Workforce planning and management.

PATIENT/RESIDENT FOCUS

• Actively participate in key initiatives that contribute to improvements in patient centred care.

• Take a partnership approach to care provision by embedding patient centered care principles in all

aspects of work.

STRATEGY AND STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT

• Work with the CEO and the executive team in the identification and delivery of a strategy for St

Vincent’s Health Network Sydney.

• Ensure that high quality relationships are developed and maintained with other divisional Directors of

Human Resources.

• Develop and maintain effective relationships with other relevant health and education sectors.

• Work collaboratively with other catholic facilities within Catholic Health Australia.

COMPLIANCE

• Ensure compliance across all relevant standards of accreditation and legislative requirements within

areas of responsibility or as delegated by the CEO, St Vincent’s Health Network Sydney.

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• Ensure facilities operate at all times in compliance with the Catholic Health Australia Code of Ethical

Standards for Catholic Health and Aged Care Services in Australia and relevant legislation.

• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, standards and industrial instruments.

• Operate within the delegated responsibilities and authorities as set by St Vincent’s Health Australia.

• Ensure relevant personal qualifications, registrations and memberships are maintained at the required

level.

• Ensure that human resources employees are compliant with mandatory training requirements.

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of ten years’ experience across all aspects of human resources with at least two years in a HR leadership role.

• Experience in the health industry is desirable or relevant experience.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Tertiary qualifications in human resources or related field is essential.

• Post- graduate qualifications in HR, business administration, management or related field highly desirable.

• Membership of relevant professional bodies.

SKILLS: PEOPLE AND LEADERSHIP:

• An ability and commitment to promote our catholic identity and work within the mission, vision and values

of St Vincent’s Health Australia, the St Vincent’s Health Australia Code of Conduct and the Catholic

Health Australia Code of Ethical Standards for Catholic Health and Aged Care Services in Australia.

• An ability to engage and influence stakeholders effectively and build consensus where required.

• Proven leadership capabilities, including the ability to influence across the division through personal

action, presence and gravitas.

• Demonstrated ability to coach, mentor, develop and inspire people.

• High levels of self-motivation, drive, initiative and tolerance for ambiguity.

• A high level of professionalism and personal integrity.

• Proven superior level communication and interpersonal skills and experience in negotiation.

• A willingness and commitment to explore personal spiritual formation.

• Ability to maintain collaborative and effective relationships across the organisation.

• Demonstrated capacity to create a culture of performance and innovation.

STRATEGIC AND ANALYTICAL THINKING

• Demonstrated ability to think strategically and develop human resources strategies which will deliver

desired outcomes for St Vincent’s Health Network.

• Strong analytical problem-solving skills – demonstrated ability to apply logic and structure to resolve

complex problems.

• Demonstrated ability to analyse and review human resources performance and identify opportunities for

improvement.

TECHNICAL • Demonstrated understanding of HR legislation and practices within the health care or related landscape.

• Sound understanding of emerging trends in human resources and their likely impact on public health issues.

• Ability to represent the organisation to both internal and external stakeholders on matters relating to human resources.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

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Chief Executive Officer

Director of Acute Services

Chief Financial Officer / Director

Corporate Services

Director Allied Health and

Integrated Care

Director Human Resources

Director Medical Services

Director Strategy, Planning and Partnerships

Director of Nursing

and Operations SJH

Hotel Services

Patient Transport

Allied Health Workforce

Director Clinical Governance

Executive Officer Legal Counsel Aboriginal Health Media and Communications Research

Pastoral Care

Volunteers

Learning and Development

Payroll

Domestic ViolenceNDIS

Disability Carer Support

St Vincent’s Curran Foundation Executive Clinical Director University Professorials Research Institutes

Finance

Revenue

Procurement

HR Operations

Safety and Injury Management

Medicine

Surgical Services

Heart and Lung

Radiation Safety

Chaplaincy

Mission Integration Manager

Clinical Pastoral Education

Allied Health

SVH, SHHSJH

Kids and Families

Advisor

IT and Telecommunications

Clinical

Information / Coding

Capital Works, Biomedical and

Engineering

Mission Executive

AHNMs

Nursing Workforce

Patient Flow

Diagnostics

SydPath

Disaster

Management

Clinical Information

Systems

Inner City and Integrated Care

Healthy Hospital

Program

Cancer Services

Strategic Partnerships

Medical Workforce

Environmental Sustainability

April, 2018

Planning

Clinical Redesign

Patient safety &

Quality Unit

Consumer

Participation

Privacy &

Medicolegal

Director of Nursing

Deputy Director Medical Services

SJH

Operational Nurse Manager

Infection Control and Prevention