Chief Clinical Operations Manager

Leadership Position in Clinical Governance

This position offers a unique opportunity to join our leadership team and contribute to the effective governance, coordination, and support of clinical teams. As a Deputy Chief Medical Officer (DCMO), you will play an active part in contributing to the management of both junior and senior medical staff, ensuring safe, high-quality patient care is consistently delivered.

You will work closely with the Chief Medical Officer to provide clinical leadership and oversight of the medical workforce, including ancillary services such as Pathology, Radiology, and Pharmacy. This role requires strong clinical leadership and organisational ability, as well as experience working in an Australian Hospital environment in managing patients.

The ideal candidate will have specialist registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), postgraduate medical qualifications, and demonstrated clinical leadership and organisational ability. Experience working in a hospital setting and knowledge of medical staff enterprise agreements are also highly valued.

In addition to your technical skills and experience, you will be a strong communicator, able to effectively consult, negotiate, and collaborate with colleagues at all levels. You will also possess superior interpersonal skills, enabling you to build and maintain positive relationships with stakeholders, including patients, families, and healthcare professionals.

As a member of our leadership team, you will have the opportunity to shape the future of our organisation and contribute to the development of policies and procedures that underpin clinical excellence. You will also be part of a collaborative and supportive environment, committed to improving diversity and equity in our workforce.

Key Responsibilities:

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• Provide clinical leadership and oversight of the medical workforce, including ancillary services.">
• Contribute to the management of both junior and senior medical staff, ensuring safe, high-quality patient care.">
• Work closely with the Chief Medical Officer to develop and implement policies and procedures that underpin clinical excellence.">
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with stakeholders, including patients, families, and healthcare professionals.">
• Contribute to the development of a culture of safety throughout the organisation.">

Required Skills and Qualifications:

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• Specialist registration with AHPRA.">
• Postgraduate medical qualifications.">
• Demonstrated clinical leadership and organisational ability.">
• Experience working in a hospital setting.">
• Knowledge of medical staff enterprise agreements.">
• Superior interpersonal, consultation, negotiation, and communication skills.">

Benefits:

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• Opportunity to contribute to the development of policies and procedures that underpin clinical excellence.">
• Part of a collaborative and supportive environment, committed to improving diversity and equity in our workforce.">
• Chance to shape the future of our organisation.">

How to Apply:

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• Submit your application, including a current CV and cover letter, via email.">
• Respond to the selection criteria recommended.">
• Shortlisted applicants will be asked to provide at least 2 professional referees.">

Our Organisation:

West Gippsland Healthcare Group provides acute medical and surgical, obstetric, emergency, community, and aged care services, primarily in the Shire of Baw Baw, approximately 100 kms east of Melbourne.

We comprise a number of sites, including Baw Baw Health and Community Care Centre, Community Services Centres in Warragul and Trafalgar, Cooinda Lodge Aged Care Residence, Rawson Community Health Centre, Andrews House Aged Care Residence, Warragul Linen Service, and West Gippsland Hospital.

As an inclusive employer, we encourage applications from all parts of our community, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, LGBTI people, and people with lived experience of disability.

As a Child Safe organisation, West Gippsland Healthcare Group promotes the safety, wellbeing, and inclusion of all children, including those with disability.