Chief Operations Officer

Executive Role Transforming Community Health

• Newly created position
• Build on success to date
• Drive a client centric culture

 
The Position
Following a period of substantial transformation and growth, DPVH finds itself poised for further expansion, and has created a new senior executive position to support this next phase of development. Building on success achieved to date, the newly created position of Chief Operations Officer will take the delivery of person-centred care to the next level, ensuring services meet current and future community needs, are excellent quality, culturally appropriate, competitive, innovative and sustainable.
Reporting to the CEO, the Chief Operations Officer is responsible for the strategic delivery, operational oversight, and legislative compliance of the organisation’s four key service directorates: Primary Care; Mental Health, Family Violence and Community; Children, Youth, Disability & Social Support; and Dental Services. Leading a client centric culture, developing innovative service models and overseeing the successful delivery of transformative projects will be key priorities. The Chief Operations Officer will also support the CEO in representing DPVH to external stakeholders and partners, increasing the strategic capacity of the organisation while contributing to service growth.
Equipped with executive leadership experience in a health and/or community services environment, the successful candidate will be an inspiring leader with strong intellectual capacity and well developed commercial acumen. They will be accomplished in building productive relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, including working with Boards, and demonstrate an extensive knowledge of Federal and State funding, legislation and corporate and clinical governance requirements. The appointee will evidence a track record of exceptional achievements whilst building high performing teams that commit to excellence. Critical to your success has been your outstanding leadership and ability to consistently achieve results by planning and prioritising work to meet organisational goals.
The Organisation
DPV Health (DPVH) is one of Victoria’s largest and most comprehensive for-purpose community health organisations. It operates over 20 sites across Melbourne’s Northern Growth Corridor, a catchment of 500,000 people. With nearly 700 employees and volunteers, DPVH provides an extensive range of COVID response, medical, dental, early childhood/youth, allied health, disability and community services. Led by a highly skilled, visionary board and a dynamic, supportive CEO, this innovative organisation has transformed and grown substantially in the past two years. With a thriving culture, excellent networks and a great reputation, DPVH is well positioned for continued growth, expansion and success.
Values-based, high performing executive leaders are sought to join us on this exciting journey and contribute their expertise and innovation as part of a high functioning leadership team. This role will suit leaders who can drive a culture that brings to life DPVH’s values of inclusion, integrity, innovation, excellence & collaboration.
For more information on the organisation visit. www.dpvhealth.org.au
To apply – please click on ‘APPLY NOW’ using reference DPVcoo0721, addressing your cover letter and resume to Liz Jones or Deborah Komesaroff, of Fisher Leadership, or call 1300 347 437 for further information.