This is a full-time executive appointment based in Mount Gambier, South Australia, with Limestone Coast Local Health Network (LCLHN) — the only "mini-metro" of South Australia's regional Local Health Networks.

Limestone Coast Local Health Network (LCLHN) is seeking an outstanding clinical leader for the role of Executive Director of Medical Services (EDMS).

This is a rare opportunity to lead the medical portfolio of a high-performing regional health service that combines the clinical breadth of a metropolitan hospital with the lifestyle of one of South Australia's most scenic coastal regions.

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the EDMS is a member of the LCLHN Executive and provides medical leadership across eight sites serving a catchment of 69,000 people.

As Executive Director of Medical Services, you will:

- Provide strategic and operational leadership for the medical workforce, clinical governance, quality/risk/safety, and clinical research portfolios across LCLHN.

- Lead the continued expansion of the medical workforce and help drive the hub-and-spoke model of care.

- Champion clinical training and academic partnerships, including the Flinders University affiliation and the delivery of LCLHN's five-year Clinical Research Strategy to 2031.

- Provide visible, values-based leadership to medical staff, supporting secure, high-quality, patient-centred care across Mount Gambier & Districts Health Service and district sites.

- Partner with the Chief Clinical Advisor, executive colleagues, SA Health, universities,



colleges and community stakeholders on coordinated, high-quality care.

- Provide expert advice to the CEO and Governing Board on medical services, clinical workforce planning, and clinical priorities.

Direct reports include the Director of Medical Services (MGDHS), Medical Leads, Manager Quality/Risk/Safety, and Director of Clinical Training.

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

- Registration (or eligibility for registration) as a Medical Practitioner with AHPRA and Fellowship of RACMA (or equivalent specialist qualification acceptable to the Medical Board of Australia).

- Extensive executive leadership experience in medical services, clinical governance and medical workforce strategy within a complex health service.

- A demonstrated track record of leading service redesign, models of care and change management that improve patient, workforce and organisational outcomes.

- Proven ability to engage and influence senior clinicians, executives, boards, universities, colleges and government stakeholders.

- A strong commitment to clinical training, research and workforce development — particularly in a regional/rural setting.

- The integrity, judgement and interpersonal capability expected of a senior executive leader.

Total Remuneration Package: up to AUD $567,114

Inclusive of MD029G consultant base salary, managerial allowance, leave loading, 1:2 on-call at 11.5%, professional development allowance, 30% regional attraction & retention allowance, and superannuation. A full remuneration breakdown is available.

📌 Executive Director of Medical Services | A defining appointment for a qualified medical leader (Australia)
🏢 Skilled Medical
📍 Australia