Head of Department

About the Role

This is a part-time (FTE) 1-year, fixed-term position tasked with providing leadership for the Department of Dermatology in the Division of Medicine in line with RCH-wide vision and strategy. Working closely with the Chief of Medicine and General Manager (General Medical Units), you will be responsible for the overall leadership, strategic and operational performance of the department and its services, patient safety and quality-related activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Fostering a high-performance culture that aligns to the RCH Operational Excellence Framework.
• Promoting an environment of co-operation and continual improvement of team performance, patient outcomes, and experience.
• Identifying, building, and maintaining strong working relationships with all internal non-clinical services, clinical units; external stakeholders, and with the campus partners.
• Facilitating and driving high-quality original research in the Department, including building, and supporting relevant internal and external research collaborations.
• Collaboratively developing and contributing to the educational activities of the department to facilitate a learning environment.

Requirements

• Eligible for specialist registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency.
• Fellowship with a relevant college.
• Formal Medical leadership and management experience in a complex organisational environment.
• A higher degree such as MD or PhD is desirable.
• Experience in a major public teaching hospital preferably at department/director level or demonstrated experience leading a department and/or large group of professionals.
• Excellent communication skills, and evidence of achievement in service and/or program development.

About the Department of Dermatology

The Department of Dermatology comprises a multidisciplinary team that provides clinical care for skin conditions affecting children and adolescents both inpatient and outpatient environments. The clinics cater for common skin disorders, including a vascular laser service to treat birthmarks affecting all ages, especially young children. Additionally, eczema workshops given by expert dermatology nurse practitioners and consultants provide extended education, practical demonstration, and home management plans for children with eczema and their parents/carers.

What We Offer

• Salary Packaging
• Parkville location and close to public transport
• Culture of continuous improvement

Application Process

To apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description. You must attach certified credentials and a completed 'SMS Application for Appointment Form'. Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately, we encourage you to apply promptly.

Why Work at the RCH?

The RCH enjoys high employee engagement and is committed to staff safety and a positive culture through enactment of our Compact. We offer the opportunity to work in world-class facilities, surrounded by Royal Park and only a short tram trip from the heart of Melbourne city. We also offer discounted staff parking, salary packaging, and an award-winning health and wellbeing program.

The RCH is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds, all members of the LGBTQI community, and people with disability.

It is a requirement of your employment that you be fully vaccinated against Covid-19, and Influenza annually for Category A and B roles, in compliance with any public health orders in place at the relevant time, unless you have a medical exception in line with those public health orders, which has been accepted by The Royal Children's Hospital. Applicants will be required to provide their Australian Government Immunisation History Statement, it is a requirement of the RCH to collect, record, and hold vaccination information.

It is also a requirement of your employment that you comply with any direction given by The Royal Children's Hospital that you be vaccinated against, or prove immunity to, any other disease, unless you have a relevant exemption.