Director of Surgery

Western Health; Melbourne; In loco; AUD 180.000 - 280.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Western Health is seeking a Director of Surgery to provide strategic and operational clinical leadership to the surgical services program in Melbourne. The role requires ensuring safe, timely, equitable and sustainable patient-centred care while implementing multidisciplinary models of care.

The 0.4 EFT position combines leadership with an active clinical role in the surgical specialty, with a minimum of 14 hours per week, and a focus on governance, quality and workforce development within a

Competenze

• Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (APRA).
• Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons.
• Proven clinical skills and experience.

Mansioni

• Oversee the surgical services program budgets, medical staffing requirements and activity targets.
• Participate in service planning including the development and setting of targets, resource requirements and improvement priorities.
• Ensure medical staff are appropriately registered, credentialed and working within scope of practice.
• Ensure that clinical procedures are performed to national standards in accordance with Western Health policy and procedure.
• Oversee clinical outcomes and monitor safety and quality data.
• Contribute to creating and maintaining a work climate which is conducive to positive morale and employee growth, development and retention.

Conoscenze

Clinical leadership

Surgical expertise

Strategic planning

Regulatory compliance

Formazione

Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons

Descrizione del lavoro

• Salary: Fractional Specialist (commensurate with experience) + Superannuation + Salary Packaging

About the role:

The Director of Surgery provides strategic and operational clinical leadership to the surgical services program. The role also assists the Clinical Services Director and Divisional Director to deliver safe, timely, equitable, effective and sustainable patient-centered clinical services for the division and organization, through the implementation of contemporary multidisciplinary models of care.

The Director of Surgery role consists of 14.0 hours per week (0.4EFT) and will also maintain an active clinical role in their surgical specialty (minimum of 14.0hrs per week).

Key responsibilities:

• Oversee the management of the surgical services program financial budgets, medical staffing requirements and activity targets.
• Participate in service planning including the development and setting of targets, resource requirements and improvement priorities.
• Ensure medical staff are appropriately registered, credentialed and working within scope of practice.
• Ensure that clinical procedures are performed to national standards in accordance with Western Health policy and procedure.
• Oversee clinical outcomes and monitor safety and quality data.
• Contribute to creating and maintaining a work climate which is conducive to positive morale and employee growth, development and retention.
• Establish and maintain professional relationships with employees, other professional groups, units/departments and/or community agencies.

About you:

• Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency.
• Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons.
• Proven clinical skills and experience.

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About Western Health

Western Health is the leading healthcare provider in Melbourne's West - one of Australia's fastest-growing and most culturally and socioeconomically diverse regions.

More than 13,000 employees help deliver a comprehensive range of services across our hospitals, community, correctional, and home-based settings. These services include acute tertiary care, emergency and intensive care, medical and surgical specialties, mental health and wellbeing, subacute care, ambulatory care, primary care, home-based services, and residential aged care.

We are committed to driving innovation and sustainability that improves health outcomes for our community. With specialties spanning oncology, renal care, mental health, women's health and maternity, chronic disease management, geriatrics, and cardiology, Western Health is recognised for its expertise in managing complex and chronic conditions through integrated, patient-centred care.

We foster a collaborative and inclusive culture where you can make a meaningful impact. We support our staff to keep learning and growing through a diverse range of education programs, partnerships with universities in medical research and professional development opportunities.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive salaries, flexible work options, and wellbeing programs.
• Scholarships and grants to support ongoing learning.

Learning and Development

• Access personalised pathways through the Western Health Learning Academy.
• Opportunities for postgraduate study, clinical education, and mentorship.

Community Impact and Inclusion

• Make a difference through compassionate care in a diverse, inclusive workforce.
• Contribute to community wellbeing initiatives and healthcare research.

Organisational Culture and Environment

• Work in a collaborative, innovative team focused on continuous improvement and excellence.

Ready to make an impact?

If you're passionate about compassionate care, innovation and community wellbeing, we'd love to hear from you.

Closing date:

11:59pm on 5 November 2026.

Enquiries:

For further information about this role, contact Ellie Papanastassis via ***************@wh.org.au.

Western Health is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from people of all genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people with lived experience that strengthens their ability to do this work

Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation Status Clearance and a Working with Children Check (if applicable).

Western Health is committed to the psychosocial safety of all applicants and employees.

Western Health does not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from recruitment agencies.