Director of Medical Services

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Ramsay is seeking an experienced Medical Executive to join The Avenue Hospital in Victoria in a newly created leadership position. This part-time role (1 day per week) will oversee the efficient and effective management of medical services, including all human and material resources within the department. You will lead the planning, implementation, and evaluation of medical practices and processes to ensure high-quality care and strong operational performance. Providing support and supervision to medical staff, including Visiting Medical Officers (VMOs), you will uphold excellence in medical governance and compliance with best practice and legislative standards. Working collaboratively with the Executive team, you will play a key role in shaping organisational strategy, enhancing procedural services, and driving both departmental and hospital-wide strategic outcomes.

What You'll Do

Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve, but are not limited to:

• Maintain a high standard of medical care and patient safety across all clinical areas.
• Administer and support the work of medical departments, including RMOs, HMOs, salaried specialists, and VMOs.
• Negotiate and manage medical staff employment contracts, ensuring alignment with organisational goals and compliance.
• Oversee the efficient management of the Operating Theatre Suite, Pharmacy, and Emergency Department, and their integration with internal stakeholders.
• Supervise credentialing and re-credentialing of VMOs and CMOs to maintain clinical governance and compliance standards.
• Manage strategic and business planning, ensuring efficient budget management and achievement of hospital performance targets.
• Undertake annual workforce analysis to identify current and future staffing needs based on qualifications and skill sets.
• Ensure cost-effective workforce utilisation, monitoring work hours per patient day and implementing corrective actions as needed.
• Promote a culture of continuous education and peer support across all medical staff and VMOs.
• Liaise with medical schools, specialty colleges, and professional bodies to foster training and education opportunities.

What You'll Bring

This role is accountable for delivering excellence in medical services, ensuring alignment with best practice standards and legislative requirements. It spans strategic leadership, governance, clinical service delivery, and financial and resource management. In addition, you will bring:

• Current registration as a Medical Practitioner with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Fellowship with a recognised medical or surgical college, or a relevant leadership/management college such as RACMA or ACHSM.
• Proven experience as part of a senior leadership team within a complex, multifaceted environment, with a track record of delivering positive outcomes.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities in strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, human resource management, and effective oversight of financial and material resources.
• Outstanding written, interpersonal, and communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels.
• Executive-level management and leadership experience.
• Experience within the private hospital or private health insurance sectors.
• Relevant tertiary qualification in management or leadership, or currently working towards completion.
• Clinical orthopaedic experience
• Strong project management and research skills.

About The Hospital

The Avenue Hospital is a 152-bed private surgical and medical facility located in Windsor. Renowned for its excellence in orthopaedic surgery and one of Australia's longest-running bariatric programs, the hospital features 11 operating theatres, a large day surgery centre, High Dependency Unit, Dermatology Centre, and advanced imaging services (MRI, CT, Ultrasound). Comprehensive onsite services include Pathology, Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Dietetics, and both Pre-Admission and Discharge Planning.

• Compelling salary and an extensive benefits package that recognise and reward your valuable contributions while supporting your overall well-being.
• Enhance your career opportunities through a wealth of professional development initiatives and clearly defined pathways for advancement, empowering you to realise your full potential within our organisation.
• Enjoy access to a premier rewards platform that offers exceptional discounts and privileges from renowned retailers, enriching your lifestyle both personally and professionally.
• Embrace the opportunity to drive transformative change in the delivery of high-quality healthcare services, making a significant contribution to the evolution of our industry for the better.

About Ramsay Health Care

Founded in Australia in 1964, Ramsay Health Care is the nation's largest private hospital operator and a leader in global healthcare excellence. With 73 state-of-the-art hospitals and surgery centres, we serve over 1.1 million patients annually, supported by a team of more than 30,000 professionals across Australia. Our ethos, "People Caring for People," reflects our commitment to exceptional patient care, strong relationships, continuous improvement, and sustainable growth. In addition to our extensive hospital network, we operate two public facilities, including Joondalup Health Campus, and a community pharmacy network of over 35 locations. Through our culture,"The Ramsay Way," we prioritise our people and foster a collaborative environment that empowers employees to deliver outstanding outcomes for patients and communities alike.

To Apply

All applications should include your CV outlining your experience and skills in line with the above criteria. Applications close Friday 15thAugust 2025. Ramsay Health Care is committed to Child Safety. Details of our commitment are set out in our Code of Conduct, available atwww.ramsayhealth.com

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Healthcare & Medical More than 10,000 employees

For almost 60 years, Australians have been choosing Ramsay Health Care to deliver trusted care for them and their loved ones.

Ramsay is Australia's largest and most diverse private healthcare company, caring for more than one million people each year across more than 70 hospitals, and providing services from emergency care to general and specialist support. Ramsay also operates day surgeries, primary care clinics, mental health and rehabilitation services, pharmacies and a growing range of in-home and community healthcare options. While we offer world-class care and state of the art technology, it's our people – their experience, their care – that makes the world of difference.

For almost 60 years, Australians have been choosing Ramsay Health Care to deliver trusted care for them and their loved ones.

Ramsay is Australia's largest and most diverse private healthcare company, caring for more than one million people each year across more than 70 hospitals, and providing services from emergency care to general and specialist support. Ramsay also operates day surgeries, primary care clinics, mental health and rehabilitation services, pharmacies and a growing range of in-home and community healthcare options. While we offer world-class care and state of the art technology, it's our people – their experience, their care – that makes the world of difference.

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