Staff Specialist Deputy Director Medical Services

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Classification: Staff Specialist

Remuneration: $262,376 - $354,479

Hours Per Week: 40

Applications close: 8 January 2026

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What you'll be doing

Reporting to the Director of Medical Services, the Deputy Director of Medical Services is responsible for enabling the safe, effective and efficient delivery of medical services, primarily at Coffs Harbour Health Campus, but potentially elsewhere in the Coffs Clinical Network. 

The Deputy Director of Medical Services main focus is managing the junior medical workforce and assisting with complaints management, safety and quality and access and flow strategies.

This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive for Category A positions prior to offer.

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Salary will be accordance with NSW Health State Awards for the advertised classification/s.  These awards are available at 

The Welcome Experience

If you are considering moving to Coffs Harbour Local Government Area for a new role or change in your career, Coffs Harbour is ready to welcome you As an essential government worker, The Welcome Experience is a program designed to make the transition to moving to Coffs Harbour easier by assisting and supporting essential government workers and their families making Coffs Harbour their new home.If you are considering moving to Coffs Harbour Local Government Area for a new role or change in your career, Coffs Harbour is ready to welcome you As an essential government worker, The Welcome Experience is a program designed to make the transition to moving to Coffs Harbour easier by assisting and supporting essential government workers and their families making Coffs Harbour their new home.If you are considering moving to Coffs Harbour Local Government Area for a new role or change in your career, Coffs Harbour is ready to welcome you As an essential government worker, The Welcome Experience is a program designed to make the transition to moving to Coffs Harbour easier by assisting and supporting essential government workers and their families making Coffs Harbour their new home. Visit The Welcome Experience for more information.

1. Eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia as a specialist medical practitioner, and/or overseas trained specialist pathways.
2. Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Medical Administrators or working towards the same, other appropriate specialist recognition as provided for in the Staff Specialist (State) Award that is additionally supported by post graduate qualifications in management.
3. Demonstrated experience of clinical leadership and management at a senior level inclusive of medical administration, medical workforce, professional practice, clinical governance, medical ethics, clinical teaching and leadership and change management, including managing health financial, activity and reporting systems.
4. Sound knowledge of contemporary health issues, rural healthcare priorities and reform agendas within the NSW Health system.
5. Demonstrated high level interpersonal communication (both verbal and written) and negotiation skills at all levels of the organisation.
6. Knowledge, understanding and commitment to EEO, ethical practice, Aboriginal Health, and other relevant statements and priorities as they relate to the position
7. Hold a current Drivers Licence and the ability to travel regularly for work purposes.
8. Participate in the Coffs Clinical Network Executive On-call roster

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NOTE:* Applications submitted by Recruitment Agencies will not* be considered for this position.

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