Head of Unit

Requisition No: 3901
- Executive Division: Operations
- Division: Office of Chief Operations Officer
- Program: Office of Chief Operations Officer
- Department: Office of Chief Operations Officer
- Enterprise Agreement: Medical Specialists (Victorian Public Health Secto
- Job Function: Medical
- Project:
Reporting to the Deputy Chief Operator and working alongside the Divisional Director of Clinical Support and Specialist Clinics, we are looking for the highest calibre clinical leader to support our teams as we head towards a period a of significant and exciting growth and change.

The Division of Clinical Support & Specialist Clinics comprises the departments of Adult Specialist Clinics, Medical Imaging, Pathology Contract, Pathology Service Transition and Pharmacy.

This role will have a strong focus on providing medical leadership to facilitate complex cross organisational initiatives to improve the clinic experience for patients and staff. If you enjoy transforming services and working across a broad range of workforces with a clear aspiration to make a difference, we would be keen to hear from you.

The role in partnership with their aligned Divisional Director will be focused on the successful achievement of operational, financial, safety, quality and performance goals whilst embedding a culture of continuous improvement to meet business and organisational priorities within the Clinic Setting.

To be successful in this role, you:

- Will need to**foster a collaborative and supportive environment where staff can work together effectively to achieve shared goals.
- Will need to communicate effectively and persuasively with colleagues, and other healthcare professionals advocating to improve Clinic performance and patient outcome
- Will need to understanding the intricacies of the many interrelated systems in healthcare allowing them to make informed decisions that align with the organisation’s goals and objectives
- Will need to be able to think critically and strategically analysing situations from multiple angles, evaluating potential outcomes, and make decisions that optimise patient care and organisational performance.
- Will have worked in a clinic setting within a major acute hospital setting with a strong foundational understanding of the medical workflows which are required to support access to clinic services.

For any queries, please contact Christine Neumann
- Neurode on 8345 1145

**Position Description**

**Applications close at 11:59pm on 18 May 2025**

**About Us**

Our workforce of over 13,000 employees are driven by our values of ‘Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Safety’ (CARES). We value our people and provide them the opportunity to grow and develop. Our teams are friendly and supportive, ensuring we deliver a safe, person-centred and connected patient experience.

Western Health is in a period of rapid growth. Our services comprise of four acute public hospitals: Footscray Hospital, Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women's and Children's), Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh & Melton Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Day Hospital, Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care, as well as community health centres in Melton, Caroline Springs and Bacchus Marsh and a range of mental health and community-based services. We care for a diverse community of more than 1 million people with complex care needs ranging from Neonates to Geriatrics.

Our employees enjoy a wide range of benefits such as:

- Professional development support
- Career advancement opportunities
- Salary packaging including novated vehicle leasing
- Work-life balance

Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.
- If you are currently employed at Western Health, please ensure you sign in through the 'Employee Login' via the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page via the Intranet before applying._