Job Description
About the Role
We are looking for a dynamic and strategic Assistant Director, Campus Planning & Development to drive the vision of a vibrant, sustainable and future-ready hospital campus.
This role goes beyond traditional operations. It is an opportunity to shape how our campus engages the community, embeds sustainability at scale, and delivers innovative, patient-centric services. You will work closely with senior leadership to translate strategy into high-impact, measurable initiatives that advance organisational priorities and position Woodlands Hospital as a model for operational excellence and integrated care.
Why This Role Matters
As healthcare evolves, hospitals must serve not just as care providers, but as connected ecosystems that support community well-being, sustainability, and innovation.
In this role, you will:
- Lead the development of a vibrant campus that strengthens community partnerships and engagement
- Drive organisation-wide sustainability efforts aligned with ESG principles
- Oversee food service strategies that enhance patient experience while supporting population health goals
- Influence and align multiple stakeholders to deliver integrated, scalable outcomes
Key Responsibilities
Shape a Vibrant and Connected Campus
- Set the strategic direction for community engagement and outreach initiatives
- Build and steward long-term partnerships across public, private and community sectors
- Design and deliver flagship programmes that strengthen public value and organisational brand
- Establish robust frameworks to measure impact and continuously improve initiatives
Drive Sustainability at Scale
- Lead the Sustainability Office, setting strategy, priorities and workplans
- Champion organisation-wide sustainability and value-driven initiatives across energy, waste, water and food systems
- Embed ESG principles into operations, procurement and programme design
- Oversee sustainability performance, reporting and external disclosures
Reimagine Food Services
- Provide strategic and operational leadership for food services, ensuring quality, safety and patient-centric outcomes
- Drive innovation in food services (e.g. personalised dining, sustainable sourcing, waste reduction)
- Oversee vendor performance, governance and service delivery standards
- Align food service strategies with broader sustainability and population health goals
Lead Strategy Execution and Governance
- Translate organisational priorities into actionable, measurable strategies across portfolios
- Establish governance frameworks, policies and KPIs to ensure alignment and compliance
- Advise senior leadership through insights, recommendations and strategic perspectives
- Oversee budget planning, resource allocation and cost optimisation
Enable Collaboration and Organisational Impact
- Engage and influence stakeholders across clinical, operations and corporate functions
- Support leadership communications, briefings and presentations
- Foster cross-functional collaboration to drive integrated outcomes
Develop High-Performing Teams
- Lead, mentor and develop teams across community engagement, sustainability and food services
- Build organisational capability in sustainability, partnerships and service innovation
- Cultivate a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement
What You Bring
Experience and Expertise
- Degree in a relevant discipline (e.g. healthcare, sustainability, public health, hospitality, business)
- At least 8 years of relevant experience in healthcare, public sector or large integrated environments
- Proven track record in strategy development, programme delivery and stakeholder management
Capabilities
- Strategic and systems thinking with strong execution discipline
- Ability to lead across complex, multi-stakeholder environments
- Strong governance, operational and financial acumen
- Excellent communication and influencing skills at senior levels
- Analytical and outcome-driven approach to problem-solving
Attributes
- Proactive, adaptable and comfortable navigating ambiguity
- Collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills
- Organised and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Passion for sustainability, community impact and service innovation
Additional Information
- Occasional weekend work may be required to support public engagement events