Divisional Medical Director Medical & Cancer Services
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Austin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services, health professional education and research across three campuses in the north-east of Melbourne and statewide. We have a highly engaged, diverse and collaborative workforce that is unified by our goal to help people live healthy and fulfilled lives.
About Medical and Cancer Division
Austin Health’s Medical & Cancer Services Division encompasses clinical services that operate across all three Austin Health campuses including the Olivia Newton John Cancer & Wellness Centre and at Ballarat Health Services (BHS) within the Ballarat Regional Integrated Cancer Centre (BRICC). Services within the Division comprise a complex range of national, state-wide and specialty services with multiple satellite units. Many clinical services within the division have associated research units.
About the role
Austin Health is seeking a dynamic leader to co-drive the Medical and Cancer Services Division alongside the Divisional Director. This pivotal role combines clinical expertise with strategic vision to shape future-focused, patient-centered models of care. You will foster collaboration across multiple disciplines, build strong partnerships, and champion innovation to ensure timely access to high-quality care for our community.
About you
We are seeking a respected clinical leader with extensive experience in medicine and a strong commitment to Austin Health values. The ideal candidate will demonstrate proven medical leadership, expertise in clinical governance, and a track record in service improvement, research, and teaching. Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, the ability to drive change, and a collaborative approach are essential. Senior leadership experience and the capability to manage complex programs are highly desirable.
About you
To be successful in this role, you'll bring with you:
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, with the ability to drive change and build effective relationships across diverse stakeholders
- Proven experience in clinical service improvement initiatives and working with highly skilled professionals
- Deep understanding of and commitment to Clinical Governance
- Demonstrated achievements in medical leadership, including service management, financial oversight, and activity planning
- Commitment to improving clinical outcomes and delivering high-quality care
Our benefits
Working at Austin Health means enjoying a strong sense of purpose, engaging in meaningful work every day. Our people also receive a variety of rewarding benefits, including:
- Greater take-home pay through generous salary packaging, for living expenses, meals, and holiday accommodation.
- A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounted fitness memberships and special offers on health insurance, and a comprehensive wellbeing program.
- Onsite childcare at Austin Hospital, easy access via public transport and car parking options.
- Mentoring and career development opportunities.
Work with us!
We are committed to cultural safety and health equity for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People. We celebrate, value, and include people of all backgrounds, genders, identities, cultures, bodies, and abilities. We welcome and support applications from talented people identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, people with disability, neurodiverse people, LGBTQIA+ and people of all ages and cultures.
If you feel this role is right for you, we encourage your early application. Even if you don’t meet every single requirement, we encourage you to apply. What matters most is your passion, your drive and your willingness to learn and contribute. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the closing date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad prior to the advertised closing date.
All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and if required, a Working With Children Check. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, you are welcome to reach out to the hiring manager: Cameron Goodyear, Chief Operating Officer at Cameron.GOODYEAR@austin.org.au.
Interested in finding out more about this opportunity? Read the position description for further details.
Application closing date: 4 January 2025
