Regional Director — Medical Services & Clinical Governance

Department of Health WA External Careers; Perth; Hybrid; AUD 412,000 - 523,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Flexible working arrangements

Regional connectivity (Busselton/WA)

Job summary

Bunbury Hospital, a major regional public hospital in Western Australia, seeks a Director of Medical Services to lead medical governance and clinical quality improvement across the site. You will drive recruitment, credentialing and deployment of medical staff while aligning with regional strategies and NSQHS standards.

The role is a fixed-term, full-time appointment for five years with potential extensions.

Qualifications

• Unconditional general and/or specialist registration with the Medical Board of Australia.
• Senior medical leadership and management experience in a hospital setting.
• Experience or qualifications in Health administration desirable.
• Strong conceptual and analytical skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication; negotiation and conflict resolution.
• Current C or C-A class driver’s licence and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Oversight and governance of Bunbury Hospital medical workforce, including rostering and credentialing.
• Support Area Director Medical Services in implementing WACHS South West strategies.
• Recruitment, orientation, credentialing, deployment and performance of medical staff.
• Foster relationships with contract clinical providers for timely, quality care.
• Support medical education as required by WACHS strategies and programs.
• Promote safe, high quality clinical care aligned with NSQHS and Clinical Care Standards.
• Other duties as directed by the Director Bunbury Hospital or Regional Director Medical Services South West.

Skills

Leadership

Governance

Strategic planning

Communication

Education

Management or Health administration qualifications desirable

Job description

Bunbury Hospital, a major regional public hospital in Western Australia, seeks a Director of Medical Services to lead medical governance and clinical quality improvement across the site. You will drive recruitment, credentialing and deployment of medical staff while aligning with regional strategies and NSQHS standards.

The role is a fixed-term, full-time appointment for five years with potential extensions.