27 Nov
Epworth Healthcare
Camberwell
As Director Medical Services, your main responsibilities will be to provide solid clinical and medical leadership, expertise and advice to ensure high quality medical care is delivered across the Epworth Continuing Care and Support Services Division (Rehabilitation, Mental Health, Epworth At Home and Support Services), whilst ensuring effective clinical governance and compliance with legal and regulatory obligations. A pivotal role in shaping medical workforce strategy, you will ensure that patient experiences are enhanced, and the facilitation of development and innovation is an ongoing focus as part of your role.
You will make an impact by:
- Leading clinical governance and ensure compliance with legal and regulatory obligations.
- Overseeing and supporting Visiting Medical Officers (VMOs), employed doctors, and doctors in training.
- Driving continuous improvement in patient safety, quality, and experience.
- Collaborating on business development, service planning, and strategic initiatives.
- Representing Epworth Continuing Care and Support Services internally and externally, fostering strong relationships with stakeholders.
- Championing a culture of excellence, safety, and compassionate care.
Position Description Inherent Requirements
Qualifications
To be successful in this role…
- MBBS - Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency
- Sound knowledge of the health industry and experience of medical and clinical service delivery in Australian healthcare, both private and public
- Highly developed clinical governance skills, including medical credentialing and root cause analysis
- Ability to work autonomously, possess excellent conceptual and organisational skills, and utilise objective analysis of multiple viewpoints to incorporate staff input, feedback and ideas
- Demonstrates leadership initiative, motivation and self-confidence with the capacity to communicate vision and set clear strategic directions for staff
- Supports Epworth's Vision and Values and demonstrates a commitment to customer service and capacity to lead the implementation of quality solutions
Additional Information
Why Join Epworth?
At Epworth, it’s a community.
It’s the sense of belonging and being part of an organisation and a team that works to make sure that every patient matters. In addition to this, you will have access to:
- Salary package up to $15,900 pre-tax annually, leading to greater take home pay
- The largest educational scholarship program of its kind in Australia
- Ability to purchase up to four additional weeks of leave
- Reduced cost of health services for you and your family at Epworth
- Relocation assistance is available for approved candidates
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. This includes First Nations peoples, people with disability, mature-age and young job seekers, members of the LGBTIQA+ community,
and individuals from all cultural backgrounds. We are committed to providing an equitable, inclusive, and barrier-free recruitment experience for everyone.
If you need support during the application process or would like to discuss reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to let us know what you need to participate fully and confidently. We understand that sharing your needs can feel daunting, so please know that any information you provide will be treated with the utmost confidentiality and respect.
Ready to Make a Difference?
To apply, click the I'm Interested button to attach your CV and cover letter.
For more information about the role, refer to the attached position description or contact [email protected] or call (03) 9426 0606.
Apply now… we’ve over 8,000 perspectives at Epworth and we’re ready to welcome yours!
It is a condition of employment with Epworth HealthCare, subject to reasonable exemptions, that you have had an annual Influenza vaccination, where this is required under Epworth policy.
As a child safe organisation, all successful applicants are required to satisfactorily clear a National Police Check (conducted by Epworth) and may be required to hold a valid employee Working with Children Check (provided by you).
At Epworth, we believe inclusion and diversity are essential to our culture and values. We focus on fairness and opportunity for all – across race, ability, ethnicity, gender, age, sexuality, cultures and beliefs – that reflect the communities we work in. At Epworth, we care.
📌 Director of Medical Services (Camberwell)
🏢 Epworth Healthcare
📍 Camberwell
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