Director of Clinical Services, The Shepherd Centre

Ccentric Holdings; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

The Shepherd Centre seeks a Director of Clinical Services to lead national clinical delivery, governance and performance across Australia. Reporting to the CEO, you will steer clinical strategy, ensure high-quality services and drive transformation in a purpose-driven organisation.

You will oversee a multidisciplinary workforce, champion data-driven decision making and collaborate with senior leaders to deliver sustainable growth and excellent outcomes for clients and families affected by

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading senior healthcare teams and national service delivery.
• Strong governance, quality and risk management expertise.
• Track record in managing change and performance improvement.

Responsibilities

• Plan clinical strategy aligned to organisational goals.
• Provide executive oversight of service delivery and governance.
• Drive operational excellence and workforce effectiveness.
• Lead service improvement and innovation initiatives.
• Develop leaders and high-performing teams across sites.
• Use data to inform decisions and optimise performance.
• Collaborate with the Executive Team on strategic priorities and growth.

Skills

Executive leadership

Healthcare management

Governance & risk

Strategic planning

Financial stewardship

Job description

Director of Clinical Services, The Shepherd Centre

Lead the delivery of life-changing services and help shape the future of one of Australia’s most respected purpose-driven organisations.

For more than 50 years, has been empowering children, adults and families impacted by hearing loss to thrive. As the organisation continues to evolve and grow nationally, an outstanding opportunity has emerged for an experienced executive to join the leadership team as Director of Clinical Services.

Reporting directly to the CEO and as a key member of the Executive Leadership Team, you will provide strategic and operational leadership across national service delivery, clinical governance, workforce capability and performance.

This is a career-defining opportunity to influence the future direction of services delivered across Australia while ensuring exceptional outcomes remain at the centre of every decision.

The Opportunity

The Shepherd Centre has recently undergone significant organisational transformation, including growth, service expansion and the implementation of a new operating model. The focus now is on embedding these changes, strengthening performance and positioning the organisation for sustainable future growth.Leading a highly skilled multidisciplinary workforce, you will:

• Plan and development clinical strategy supporting the organisations overall strategic direction
• Provide executive oversight of service delivery, clinical governance and quality.
• Drive operational excellence, workforce effectiveness and client outcomes.
• Lead ongoing service improvement and innovation initiatives.
• Support the development of leaders and high-performing teams.
• Use data and insights to inform decision-making and optimise performance.
• Partner with the Executive Team to deliver strategic priorities and future growth.

About You

You are a collaborative and values-driven leader with executive experience in healthcare, allied health, disability, community services or similarly complex service environments. You will bring:

• Demonstrated experience leading large, multidisciplinary service delivery teams.
• Strong clinical governance, quality and risk management expertise.
• Experience leading organisational change and transformation programs.
• Commercial and operational acumen, with a focus on sustainability and performance.
• Proven financial stewardship, including budget management, financial planning and accountability for delivering high-quality services within funding and sustainability targets.
• The ability to build trust, engage stakeholders and bring people on a journey through change.
• Experience acting as a senior ambassador and advocate for an organisation, representing the Shepherd Centre with government, media, funders and sector bodies, nationally and internationally.

Most importantly, you are motivated by purpose and passionate about creating meaningful outcomes for the communities you serve.

Why Join The Shepherd Centre?

This role offers a rare combination of strategic influence, operational leadership and genuine social impact.

You will join an organisation recognised for its innovation, excellence and commitment to helping people achieve their full potential, while working alongside a dedicated Executive Team committed to shaping the next chapter of The Shepherd Centre’s success.