Chief Executive Officer, Midlands Public Hospital @ St John of God Health Care

• Lead a major 307-bed public hospital within a unique public–private partnership model
• Shape performance and growth in one of WA’s fastest expanding healthcare corridors
• High-impact role with system-wide influence across government, clinicians and community

The Position

St John of God Health Care seeks to appoint an accomplished and values‑driven executive as Chief Executive Officer, Midland Public Hospital. Reporting within a complex public health environment, the Chief Executive Officer is responsible for the strategic and operational leadership of a multi‑disciplinary hospital that includes a 24/7 Emergency Department, intensive care, general medicine and surgery, maternity, paediatrics, mental health and oncology services, supported by a significant ambulatory and outpatient footprint.

Operating under a long‑term partnership with WA Health, Midland Public Hospital sits at the intersection of public system accountability and private operational delivery. This creates a uniquely complex and highly visible leadership environment requiring strong system alignment, disciplined operational execution and the ability to build trusted relationships across government, clinicians and the community. This appointment comes at a pivotal time, with the hospital navigating ongoing demand growth, capacity pressures and a significant expansion program, alongside a transition to a dedicated public hospital leadership structure from 2026. The Chief Executive Officer will provide visible, stable leadership, driving operational performance, workforce engagement and financial sustainability, while strengthening organisational capability and positioning the hospital for future growth.

The successful candidate will be an experienced healthcare executive with a proven track record leading large, complex hospital operations. They will bring strong operational and financial acumen, experience working across sophisticated stakeholder environments and the ability to lead large, multidisciplinary teams through growth, change and service transformation. A collaborative and values‑led leader, the appointee will demonstrate sound judgement, resilience and a visible, people‑centred leadership style, with the capacity to balance strategic perspective with disciplined delivery in a high‑profile system‑facing role.

The successful candidate will be an experienced healthcare executive with a proven track record leading large, complex hospital operations and clinical workforces. They will bring strong operational and financial acumen, with the ability to improve performance while maintaining workforce engagement and a positive organisational culture. Experience working constructively within unionised environments will be essential, alongside a demonstrated capacity to navigate sophisticated stakeholder settings. The appointee will have a proven ability to lead large, multidisciplinary teams through periods of growth, organisational change and operational pressure, including service transformation. A collaborative and values led leader, the successful candidate will demonstrate sound judgement, resilience and a visible, people centred leadership style, with the capacity to balance strategic perspective with disciplined delivery in a high profile system facing role.

The Organisation

St John of God Health Care is one of Australia’s leading not‑for‑profit healthcare providers, delivering high‑quality services across public and private hospitals, community health programs and outreach services nationally. Guided by a strong values framework and a commitment to compassionate, person‑centred care, the organisation plays a significant role in supporting health outcomes for communities across Australia.

Midland Public Hospital is central to this mission, operating as a critical part of Western Australia’s public health system and supporting a rapidly growing population corridor. The hospital’s scale, service profile and partnership model position it at the forefront of system demand, community expectation and ongoing health service reform. With 307 beds the hospital provides comprehensive secondary-level acute care services to Perth’s eastern corridor and the wider region. The hospital delivers a broad, multi-disciplinary service profile, including a 24/7 Emergency Department, ICU/HDU, general medicine and surgery, maternity, paediatrics, mental health and oncology services, supported by a significant ambulatory and outpatient footprint.

To Apply: please visit https://futureleadership.com.au/opportunities/chief-executive-officer-midlands-stjcmp0626/ and click the ‘Apply Now’ button, using reference

STJcmp0626. Address your cover letter and resume to Michael De Santis of Future Leadership, or call +61 429 058 296 for further information.