Clinical Director of Medicine

Clinical Director of Medicine

AustraliaGeneral MedicineFixed TermConsultant21 October 2025TBC

An outstanding opportunity has arisen for an accomplished and visionary leader to join one of Australia's leading healthcare services as Clinical Director of Medicine. This role offers the chance to combine strategic leadership with hands-on clinical practice, driving the continued development of high-quality, patient-centred medical services across the region.

This is a full-time, three-year fixed-term appointment with the potential for extension, underpinned by a substantive Staff Specialist position. The postholder will be responsible for shaping the clinical direction of medical services, inspiring teams, and ensuring excellence in patient outcomes, education, and service innovation.

Key Responsibilities
Leadership and Strategy

• Provide strategic leadership and direction to the Department of Medicine, fostering a culture of clinical excellence, accountability, and innovation.
• Lead the planning, development, and delivery of high-quality, evidence-based medical services across the region.
• Drive service improvement initiatives and ensure alignment with national quality and safety standards.
• Promote multidisciplinary teamwork and effective communication across all service areas.
• Support workforce planning, recruitment, and retention strategies to maintain a sustainable and skilled medical workforce.

Clinical Practice

• Maintain clinical responsibilities in general medicine and relevant subspecialty areas, including inpatient, outpatient, and on-call duties.
• Deliver safe, effective, and compassionate care, ensuring that patient outcomes meet or exceed expected standards.
• Advocate for patient-focused care and best practice in clinical decision-making.
• Support outreach and regional service delivery as part of an integrated healthcare model.

Governance and Quality Improvement

• Lead and promote a culture of clinical governance, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee quality and risk management processes, including audit, incident review, and root cause analysis.
• Support the implementation of policies, guidelines, and best practice standards across the department.
• Contribute to compliance with National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) standards and accreditation frameworks.

Education, Research, and Development

• Champion teaching, supervision, and mentorship of medical trainees, students, and allied health staff.
• Foster research activity and evidence-based practice within the department.
• Collaborate with training bodies to maintain accreditation standards for medical education programmes.
• Encourage professional development and continuing medical education among clinical staff.

Financial and Operational Management

• Contribute to the effective management of departmental budgets and resources.
• Support the development of sustainable financial strategies and ensure efficient use of allocated funding.
• Participate in business planning, service evaluation, and performance reporting.

Essential Requirements

• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) or equivalent.
• Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP) or equivalent qualification.
• Complete registration or eligibility for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• Proven leadership experience in a senior clinical role with a track record of service improvement.
• Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage change effectively.
• Evidence of clinical competence across general medicine and subspecialty practice.
• Strong understanding of healthcare governance, quality assurance, and patient safety systems.
• Commitment to teaching, supervision, and professional development of junior medical staff.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Desirable Attributes

• Postgraduate qualification in Health Management, Leadership, or Education.
• Experience leading large-scale service development or transformation projects.
• Active involvement in research or innovation within clinical practice.
• Interest in developing regional healthcare strategies and integrated service models.

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