Executive Director Medical Services

at; Perth; On-site; AUD 454,000 - 562,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health service in Western Australia is seeking an Executive Director Medical Services. This key role focuses on strategic leadership and clinical oversight to enhance the healthcare delivery across regional and remote areas. Candidates should have extensive experience in healthcare leadership and be equipped to drive medical reforms and workforce development.

Benefits

Generous salary packaging arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Location-based allowances

Discounts across private health care funds

Qualifications

• Proven executive leadership experience in healthcare settings.
• Strong understanding of medical workforce and health system.
• Experience in driving medical reform initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic direction for medical workforce and education.
• Provide high-level clinical advice to executive teams.
• Ensure engagement across the organization for service delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Clinical governance

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Medical Degree

Fellowship of relevant medical college

Job description

WA Country Health Service – Central Office

Salary: MP Year 1-9 $454,875 - $561,650 p.a. (inclusive of base salary, 11.5% superannuation and applicable allowances)

Closing Date: AWST 4.00PM Monday 07 July 2025

We are currently seeking an innovative and solutions-focused Executive Director Medical Services to join our team.

The position is a Fixed Term Full Time appointment for up to 5 years, with the possibility of extension(s).

Please note that an Executive search may be undertaken for this process.

About the role:

This position leads and is accountable for the strategic direction and delivery of the WA Country Health Service (WACHS) program for medical workforce, medical education, medical reform, and medicolegal matters within WACHS. The role ensures strong engagement across the organization to foster a capable, supported, and sustainable workforce.

It works collaboratively with the Executive Teams and clinical staff to deliver patient-centered, high-quality, value-based health services to WA’s regional and remote populations and contributes to decision-making on WACHS-wide issues.

The role involves providing high-level clinical advice to the Executive and leading reform initiatives and strategic direction for WACHS.

About WACHS:

WACHS is the largest country health system in Australia and one of the largest globally, providing health services to approximately 530,000 people, including 57,000 Aboriginal people, across a vast area of over 2.5 million square kilometres. The organization comprises seven regions, with a network of public hospitals, health services, and health centers across rural and remote Western Australia. Our core mission is to provide quality, accessible health services to residents and visitors of rural WA.

Employee Benefits:

In addition to a competitive salary, employees enjoy a range of benefits including:

• Access to generous salary packaging arrangements
• Professional development opportunities and study leave/assistance
• Flexible working and leave arrangements
• Location-based allowances and other professional benefits
• Discounts across some private health care funds (see attached flyer)

Selection Criteria:

Please refer to the Job Description Form available online at www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au.

Application Instructions:

Applicants are encouraged to apply online by clicking the Apply button or visiting www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au and entering the Position Number into the “Keyword search” field.