Classification: Executive Level 2.2
Position No: E1199
Directorate: Canberra Health Services
Advertised (Gazettal date): 09 June 2026
Contact Officer: Paul Darcy on [email protected] or 0411605654
Details: A long term incumbent is sought for the position of Executive Director, Surgery at Canberra Hospital, for a period of five years.
Reporting to the General Manager, Canberra Hospital, the Executive Director, Surgery is a critical leadership role with accountability for the overall operations and performance of surgical services at Canberra Hospital.
The Executive Director will drive performance and provide high level advice to support the operation of patient flow across the system.
The successful applicant will provide outstanding and strategically focused leadership, communicate professionally with internal and external stakeholders and work with flexibility, efficiency, and diplomacy within a complex team. It is expected that the Executive Director will be an active contributor to the executive leadership group.
Remuneration: The position attracts a remuneration package ranging from $330,580 - $340,787 depending on current superannuation arrangements of the successful applicant. This includes a cash component of $291,627.
Contract: The successful applicant will be engaged under a performance-based long-term contract for a period of up to five years. Prospective applicants should be aware that long-term engagements are tabled in the ACT Legislative Assembly.
How to apply: Interested candidates are requested to submit a two page pitch addressing the ACT Public Service Executive Capabilities, outlining relevant skills and experience, as well as a current curriculum vitae and the name and contact details of two referees.
Applications should be submitted .
Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person centred care. It provides acute, sub-acute, primary and community‐based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding region. More information can be found on the CHS website.
Our Vision: creating exceptional health care together
Our Role: to be a health service that is trusted by our community
Our Values: Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and Kind
CHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are particularly encouraged to apply.
The new state-of-the-art Building 5 is now officially open at Canberra Hospital. This 44,000sqm, nine-storey facility, the largest healthcare infrastructure project in the Territory's history, delivers cutting-edge acute clinical services. Building 5 seamlessly integrates with existing campus buildings, ensuring smooth public access, patient transportation, and efficient logistics.
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