- Visionary and Inspirational Leadership
- Proven Ability to Lead Reform and Change
- Innovate to Ensure High Levels of Service and Performance
THE OPPORTUNITY
SA Pathology is the statewide pathology provider for the public health sector, an institution recognised for the highest standards of medical testing and research. SA Pathology provides a complete diagnostic and clinical service for our patients and the South Australian population – 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
SA Pathology delivers quality pathology to medical practitioners and public and private hospitals through a linked system of laboratories across the state – from branch laboratories in rural and regional hospitals, general laboratories in metropolitan hospitals and specialist laboratories responsible for tertiary referral – and through a network of patient centres which cover all of the state’s major population centres.
THE ROLE
An exceptional Executive Director is now sought to lead the organisation and in partnership with the Clinical Services Director (Chief Pathologist) lead the consistent provision of clinically excellent diagnostic services. This exciting leadership position will play an important role in the delivery of high-quality, efficient and effective diagnostic and associated clinical services to both public and private markets. The further development of SA Pathology into a flexible and responsive organisation, with a culture which can respond in a coordinated and cohesive way to significant and emerging issues, is critical to the provision of high quality public pathology services in South Australia.
THE CANDIDATE
- An ability to lead reform and substantial sustained change across public and commercial performance, workforce and service delivery in a complex environment is essential
- Able to lead the building of a culture that promotes respectful conduct, high standards of clinical care, safety, quality and innovation
- Executive leadership skills with commercial and corporate experience in the delivery of Pathology or related services is desirable; and
- Knowledge of the public healthcare and pathology industries and an ability to apply that knowledge to improving the efficiency, safety and cost effectiveness of services.
HOW TO APPLY
The closing date for applications is Wednesday, 1st October 2025. The reference number to include in your application is H25_5257
