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Chief Executive Officer, Celsus Royal Adelaide Hospital PPP


Company : Bradfield Associates


Location : Adelaide, Australia


Created : 2025-06-15


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicantsCelsus is a private sector consortium that manages and maintains the Royal Adelaide Hospitalunder a 30-year, Public Private Partnership (PPP) contract with the South Australian Government. The hospital is operated by the public sector (SA Health through the Central Adelaide Local Health Network) which also provides core clinical services, staffing, teaching, training and research. Celsus delivers a range of high-quality facility management services with a patient-centric philosophy, to serve the growing needs of South Australians, while setting the global benchmark for future hospitals.Celsus is seeking a seasoned and relationship-driven Chief Executive Officer to lead its Adelaide-based team and oversee the performance of one of Australias most complex and high-profile health infrastructure assets.As the key liaison with the State and its Delegates, the CEO will ensure Celsus continues to deliver a best-in-class health services environment, driving performance through a network of subcontractors and delivery partners while upholding the integrity of the long-term partnership.Reporting to the Chairperson of the Board, the CEO will act as both a strategic leader and a statesperson for the Company, responsible for:Leading the interface with numerous State stakeholders.Driving high performance across all phases of the project lifecycle.Embedding and continued delivery of best practice PPP risk management principles.Driving shareholder value and delivering enhanced financial performance.Managing complex, multi-layered contracts and associated commercial relationshipsOverseeing downstream delivery partners to ensure quality, compliance, and timely delivery.Leading a high-performing team culture based on professionalism, accountability, and collaboration.Supporting successful project refinancing activities.Key attributes of the successful candidate:Proven experience in CEO or equivalent senior leadership roles within a project finance, PPP, social infrastructure, or complex construction environment.Deep understanding of operational service delivery within a hospital or health infrastructure setting.Deep understanding of PPP contractual frameworks and risk allocation.Sophisticated stakeholder management skills, with the ability to navigate government relationships and multi-party contract frameworks.A strong appreciation of ESG principles.A relevant degree in finance, health management, engineering, law, quantity surveying or similar.Strategic thinker with strong influencing and relationship-building capability.Successful record in leading and inspiring multidisciplinary teams.Confident in making commercially effective decisions aligned with long-term project outcomes.Highly organised and IT literate with excellent communication skills.Why Join Celsus?This is a rare opportunity to shape and safeguard the delivery of critical health infrastructure that directly supports the South Australian community. You will be working with a supportive and experienced Board, overseeing a trusted and respected organisation with a long-term mandate to deliver exceptional value to the public through partnership, innovation, and excellence.ApplicationTo apply for this role, please send your resume and cover letter tomartin.hale@bradfieldassociates.com.auor for a conversation in confidence, call 0410 908837Seniority levelSeniority levelExecutiveEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionBusiness Development and SalesIndustriesHuman Resources ServicesReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Bradfield Associates by 2xGet notified about new Chief Executive Officer jobs in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.Adelaide, South Australia, Australia 3 weeks agoChief Executive Officer - Festival City AdelaideAdelaide, South Australia, Australia 21 hours agoAdelaide, South Australia, Australia 5 days agoAdelaide, South Australia, Australia 1 week agoChief Executive Officer - Motor Neurone Disease Association of South Australia IncAdelaide, South Australia, Australia 2 weeks agoAssistant Chief Executive Club Med ResortAdelaide, South Australia, Australia 4 days agoChief Executive Officer - Centennial Park Cemetery AuthorityAdelaide, South Australia, Australia 2 weeks agoChief Financial Officer - Catholic Archdiocese of AdelaideAdelaide, South Australia, Australia 1 week agoDirector - Space Science and Innovation, Executive Level 2, Australian Space AgencyAdelaide, South Australia, Australia 4 weeks agoGeneral Manager Finance - Greyhound Racing SAAdelaide, South Australia, Australia 2 weeks agoAdelaide, South Australia, Australia 1 week agoDulwich, South Australia, Australia 1 week agoAdelaide, South Australia, Australia 3 days agoAdelaide, South Australia, Australia 3 weeks agoAdelaide, South Australia, Australia 1 week agoAdelaide, South Australia, Australia 2 weeks agoAdelaide, South Australia, Australia 2 weeks agoDirector, Workforce Capability - Department of State DevelopmentAdelaide, South Australia, Australia 3 weeks agoAdelaide, South Australia, Australia 20 hours agoAssociate Director, Channel Retention StrategyAdelaide, South Australia, Australia 20 hours agoDirector, Regional Operations - more than 1 positionAdelaide, South Australia, Australia 2 days agoAdelaide, South Australia, Australia 1 day agoProgram Director, Defence Industry Workforce - Department of State DevelopmentAdelaide, South Australia, Australia 3 weeks agoAdelaide, South Australia, Australia 1 week agoAdelaide, South Australia, Australia 1 week agoAdelaide, South Australia, Australia 2 weeks agoInvestment Director, Global Investment ServicesAdelaide, South Australia, Australia 2 weeks agoAdelaide, South Australia, Australia 1 week agoAdelaide, South Australia, Australia 3 days agoExecutive Director Regulatory Operations Division SES Band 1Adelaide, South Australia, Australia 2 weeks agoAdelaide, South Australia, Australia 1 week agoEdinburgh, South Australia, Australia 1 week agoAdelaide, South Australia, Australia 3 days agoAssistant Director, Strategic Communications, EL1, Corporate (EA2025/92)Adelaide, South Australia, Australia 1 day agoUnderdale, South Australia, Australia 3 days agoAdelaide, South Australia, Australia 3 days agoDirector of Satellite Network OperationsAdelaide, South Australia, Australia 2 weeks agoWere unlocking community knowledge in a new way. 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