Clinical Services Director, Western Health

Date published: Aug 1, 2025, 09:53 AM

Location

Western Health, VIC

Description

Western Health is seeking an experienced senior medical leader to take on the role of Clinical Services Director – Women's and Children's Services.

This is a rare opportunity to shape the strategic and operational direction of a growing division that delivers high-volume, high-impact care across multiple campuses, including the purpose-built Joan Kirner Women's and Children's Hospital. With major population growth and new infrastructure on the horizon—including the future Melton Hospital—this is a pivotal time to lead innovation and service excellence at scale.

Reporting to the Deputy Chief Operating Officer and Chief Medical Officer, the Clinical Services Director is accountable for the delivery of clinical governance, operational and financial performance, and culture across the Division.

The role oversees services spanning maternity, gynaecology, neonatal, and paediatric care across Sunshine, Bacchus Marsh, Melton, and Sunbury. Working in close partnership with the Divisional Director, the CSD will lead strategic planning, drive continuous improvement, and foster collaborative, high-performing multidisciplinary teams that deliver Best Care to the communities of Melbourne's west.

• Specialist Medical Registration with AHPRA and appointable as a SMS member at Western Health
• Fellowship of a relevant Australian medical specialty College

• Relevant clinical and management experience in a tertiary health service. - Proven leadership of large multi-disciplinary teams
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to shape future direction of a division within a large organisation
• Demonstrated experience in the development and implementation of clinical service improvement initiatives
• Financial management skills with ability to review cost structures and deliver services within budget
• An understanding of clinical governance, accreditation and clinical risk management processes and the ability to integrate these into a quality and safety program
• Demonstrated commitment to research, education and training.
• A good understanding of best practice Human Resources and Industrial
• Relations approaches as related to public hospital medical practitioners, and well-developed negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• Well-developed communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills, including the ability to foster effective working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders
• Demonstrated record of valuing, motivating and mentoring staff as a leader and manager
• Ability to be an effective leader, peer and valued member of Western Health's senior medical leadership by stimulating constructive debate and supporting colleagues to meet organisational objectives
• Proven ability in building and maintain high performance teams focused on achieving strategic outcomes
• Ability to translate Western Health's strategic plan into practical outcomes at a divisional level.
• Postgraduate qualifications in health service management, management or business (desirable)

The reference number to include in your application is H25_5209

If you require assistance in submitting your application online, please get in touch with Executive Search Coordinator, Aldie Zuñiga via /

• Cover letter addressed to the Principal Consultant
• An up to date copy of your Curriculum Vitae

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