Deputy Chief Medical Officer

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Permanent Part Time, up to 36 hours per fortnight
Medical Specialists Enterprise Agreement (Classification is dependent on qualifications and experience)
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We are seeking an experienced and motivated Deputy Chief Medical Officer (DCMO) to join our leadership team. In this pivotal role, you will support the Chief Medical Officer in providing clinical leadership and oversight of the medical workforce, including ancillary services such as Pathology, Radiology and Pharmacy. 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.
The Deputy Chief Medical Officer will contribute to day-to-day operational management, workforce engagement and the development of policies and procedures that underpin clinical excellence. You will also play a key role in quality improvement, risk management and fostering a strong culture of safety throughout the organisation. While this role does not hold overall responsibility for medical services, it is central to the effective governance, coordination and support of clinical teams.
Our preferred candidate will have:
Specialist registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
Postgraduate medical qualifications
Experience working in an Australian Hospital environment in managing patients.
Demonstrated clinical leadership and organisational ability
Working knowledge of Medical staff EBAs
Superior interpersonal, consultation, negotiation and communication skills
Understanding of Clinical Risk Management and Clinical Governance concepts and processes
The following experience/qualifications would be considered advantageous:
Previous experience in leading a medical team/department
AFRACMA or FRACMA – or training towards this
IMPORTANT: Some roles in the healthcare sector are required to be vaccinated annually for Influenza (unless a valid exemption applies). Evidence of vaccination (or exemption) will be required prior to commencement.
About our organisation
Did you know that Warragul hospital is a stress-free commute along the freeway from the south eastern suburbs? What's more, the Baw Baw Shire is one of the fastest-growing Local Government Areas in the country.
While our hospital may be ageing, our most precious asset is not the building but the exceptional quality of care delivered by our remarkable staff. Joining us means becoming part of a team that's more than just colleagues; we're a friendly and welcoming family. At West Gippsland Healthcare Group, we believe in caring for our community because we are the community.
At West Gippsland Healthcare Group, we take pride in our commitment to fostering diversity and equality within our team. We warmly welcome applications from every corner of our community, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals, those from culturally diverse backgrounds, members of the LGBTI community, and those with first-hand experience of living with a disability. Your unique perspective and background are valuable to us, and we look forward to your application.
Who wouldn't want to be part of such a remarkable journey? So, dust off your CV and prepare to embark on an inspiring career with us here at West Gippsland Health. Your future awaits
Staff benefits
Flexible working arrangements
Access to employee assistance program
Salary packaging
Free Parking
Working with us
All appointments with the West Gippsland Healthcare Group are subject to the satisfactory return of professional reference checks, a National Police Record Clearance and a current Employee Working with Children Check. All employees must hold current entitlement to work within Australia. A six-month probationary period applies to all new appointments.
How to apply
Further information is contained in the Position Description . Applications must be submitted via and must include a current CV and cover letter. Responses to the selection criteria are recommended. Shortlisted applicants will be asked to provide at least 2 professional referees. If you have any further queries, please contact Dr Letitia Clark, Chief Medical Officer, or via email (emailprotected) .
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As an inclusive employer, committed to improving diversity and equity in our workforce, 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.
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Your application will include the following questions:
Are you currently registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)?
Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
Do you have a current Police Check (National Police Certificate) for employment?
Do you have a current Working With Children (WWC) Check?
Do you hold specialist registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)?
Do you have demonstrated experience in clinical leadership within a hospital setting?
Briefly outline this experience.
Do you have postgraduate medical qualifications relevant to this role?
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.
West Gippsland Healthcare Group comprises a number of sites. They are 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.
Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.
About Us
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.
West Gippsland Healthcare Group comprises a number of sites. They are 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.
Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.
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