Director of Corporate Services

Your role at St John of God Murdoch Hospital

St John of God Murdoch Hospital is seeking an experienced and visionary Director Corporate Services to provide strategic and operational leadership across a diverse portfolio of corporate services functions spanning St John of God Murdoch Hospital and the Midwest Region.

As a key member of the Hospital Executive Team and Divisional Management Committee, you will play a critical role in shaping organisational strategy, driving operational performance and leading transformational change.

This is a unique opportunity to lead a diverse corporate services portfolio, driving innovation, performance and service excellence in support of exceptional patient care and caregiver experience.

The Position:

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Director Corporate Services, ensures the delivery of high-quality, efficient and customer-focused services that support exceptional patient care and organisational outcomes.

The Director Corporate Services will:

• Provide strategic and operational leadership across Corporate Services.

• Contribute to executive decision-making and the achievement of hospital strategic objectives.

• Lead the planning, implementation and evaluation of operational and service improvement initiatives.

• Develop and oversee annual operational plans, budgets and performance targets across the portfolio.

• Drive financial sustainability through effective resource planning, budget management and performance monitoring.

• Lead organisational change initiatives that enhance service delivery, operational efficiency and business performance.

• Develop workforce strategies that support caregiver engagement, capability, recruitment and retention.

• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to achieve strategic and operational outcomes.

• Oversee contract management processes and ensure effective governance across the division.

The ideal candidate will be a highly accomplished and strategic leader with tertiary qualifications in business, commerce or a related discipline, and significant senior management experience within a healthcare or hospital-based corporate services environment. You will have a proven track record of developing and delivering strategic and operational objectives while successfully leading organisational change and complex projects.

You will bring exceptional strategic thinking, analytical capability and commercial acumen, enabling you to identify opportunities, solve complex challenges and drive sustainable business outcomes. Your ability to communicate, negotiate and influence effectively at all levels will be critical to building strong stakeholder relationships and achieving organisational goals.

You will be a collaborative and inspiring leader with the ability to build high-performing teams, drive continuous improvement and deliver excellent organisational outcomes. Passionate about developing people and fostering a culture of accountability and service excellence, you will lead with integrity and ensure patient care remains at the heart of every decision, while actively supporting the Mission and Values of St John of God Health Care.

We can offer you

• Highly competitive salary and entitlements

• Permanent full-time position

• Salary packaging up to $18,550 on a range of benefits such as mortgage, rent, meal entertainment, holiday accommodation or other everyday living expenses as well as options to salary package benefits above the FBT cap on items such as:

  • Novated leasing 

  • work related expenses

  • self-education and

  • additional superannuation

• A healthy work-life balance through flexible work options, additional purchased leave & well-being programs

• Employee discount on St John of God Hospital & Medical Services and Private Health Insurance

• Employee support through our dedicated free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Access to a range of Lifestyle, Health & Wellbeing rewards and discounts

• Access to fitness and wellbeing benefits through Fitness Passport

For enquiries contact Ben Irish, Chief Executive Officer Murdoch & General Manager Mid-West Region on 0499 989 696.

Please note: If suitable candidates are identified, shortlisting and interviews may begin before the advertisement closes.

At St John of God Health Care, we celebrate diversity and warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

Our commitment is to create a safe and nurturing environment for all children and vulnerable individuals in our care and proactively take steps to protect them from abuse, ensuring their safety and well-being.

Our inclusive culture fosters an environment that is respectful and secure, welcoming and accessible, and unified through our diverse community.