Chief Operating Officer

Job Requisition ID: 5883

Legal Entity: Monash Health

Location:
Clayton, VIC, AU, 3168

Employment Type: Full Time Fixed Term

Posting Date: 25 Sept 2025

Monash Health is a great place to work

Monash Health is a proud to partner Alfred Health to deliver a Shared Pathology Service as a part of Victoria's public pathology reform

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About the Department

As part of the Department of Health's initiative to return public pathology to public hospitals and ensure consistent, accessible care for all Victorians, Alfred Health and Monash Health have established a partnership to deliver a Shared Pathology Service.

Pathology services are provided from two main laboratories—The Alfred in Prahran and Monash Medical Centre in Clayton—and six branch laboratories located at Casey Hospital, Dandenong Hospital, Moorabbin Hospital, Sandringham Hospital, Wonthaggi Hospital and Victorian Heart Hospital. In addition, there are 23 collection centres and rooms spread across South East Melbourne and South Gippsland, with the furthest one located in Yarram. The service will expand to Western Health by early 2026.

About the Role

An exciting opportunity exists for experienced clinical leader to join our Shared Pathology Service as the Chief Operating Officer.

This is a 12-month role offers a unique opportunity to help shape the future of public pathology, working across two high quality and extensive pathology services.

The Chief Operating Officer will work with all stakeholders across the pathology network to align processes and operations across pathology services, digital health, OHS and workforce planning ensuring efficient and sustainable services.

This opportunity is well suited for a clinical leader who is passionate about sustainable growth in public pathology services in Victoria and committed to providing high-quality pathology services.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

• Extensive experience in a senior leadership role, with a proven ability to develop, translate and execute the strategic direction and growth.
• Strong leadership behaviours, sound judgement, and adherence to professional standards.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills, particularly in inter-organisational partnerships and with diverse stakeholders including Board members, colleagues, and patients.
• A passion for driving and implementing major change, with attention to both vision and detail.
  Clinical qualifications and extensive experience in a senior leadership role within a pathology setting.

What's on offer:

• An attractive remuneration package is on offer, comprising base salary, employer contribution to superannuation, (continuous medical education support allowance, leave loading, conference leave, private practice arrangements, clinical support time, professional indemnity cover.
• Other employment benefits offered by our health service (if applicable) shift allowances, flexible working arrangements, access to corporate discounts, discounted staff car parking, staff wellness programs, professional development program, employee assistance program and attractive salary sacrificing options.

Why Join Us?

This is more than a leadership role—it's a chance to be part of a transformative journey that will shape the future of public pathology services in Victoria. You'll work with passionate professionals, contribute to meaningful reform, and leave a lasting legacy in healthcare.

For a confidential discussion and to explore the opportunity further,please all Caroline Langston, Chief Executive Officer, Shared Pathology Service on or via email at

Position Description can be found here

We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards. At Monash Health we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence and work to our six guiding principles and our five ICare values.

How to Apply

Applications are accepted via the Monash Health online EHub system. For information including how to apply and probity check requirements, please click here for the 'Application Guide'

Applications will be screened upon receipt and selection activity may commence prior to the closing date.

Applications close: 10 October, 2025