Eastern Health has services across the largest geographical area of any metropolitan health service in Victoria.
We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services to people and communities that are diverse in culture, age, socio-economic status and healthcare needs.
Director of Operations Medicine Program
Permanent full-time| 5 weeks annual leave + monthly day off included
Box Hill Hospital | Close to cafes, publictransportandshops
Unique leadership opportunity to lead a large and diverse Medicine Program
Eastern Health
Eastern Health is one of Melbourne's largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services and have a proud history of serving a diverse community.
Our Employee Value Proposition is"Being a part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts".
This statement aligns with our promise to our communities, patients, consumers and staff that we will be HEALTHIER TOGETHER. Bolder than a vision for the future, our promise calls us to action. We know that working together is the only way we can achieve what is necessary for a healthier future.
About the role
A unique opportunity to lead a large and diverse Program in the Clinical Operations Directorate. Reporting to the Executive Director Clinical Operations, as the Director of Operations for the Medicine Program you will be responsible for Cancer Services, Acute Medicine, Specialty Medicine and Complex and Continuing Care. This is a pivotal position for Eastern Health with key accountabilities for bed-based services alongside support for interfaces with at home services and Specialist Clinics.
About you
Demonstrated high-level leadership and change management skills
Demonstrated clinical and management experience across multiple health professions in multidisciplinary acute and subacute settings
Post-graduate qualifications at Masters level in management or other appropriate field desirable




Demonstrated expertise in healthcare financing and budgetary management
Healthcare workers are strongly recommended to follow COVID vaccination recommendations provided in theAustralian Immunisation handbook (based on ATAGI advice). Seasonal vaccination against influenza is a mandatory requirement of this role and an offer is conditional on this being up to date prior to employment.
Those that are offered and/or start between January and April do not require an up to date vaccination for Influenza to progress providing they are aware of its requirement later in the year. Those that are offered and/or start between May and December require the up to date Influenza vaccination prior to offer.
What we offer
Mentor and Shadowing program
Study and professional development leave
Friendly & supportive teams
Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Fitness Passport for work-life balance
Employee Assistance program accessible for you and your loved ones
Flexible working hours and excellent entitlements
Salary packaging options and an employee benefits scheme
Access to Private Health Insurance offers
Digital upskilling, such as excel and Power-Bi training
Cafes at all of our Hospitals
Good to know
We are an equal prospect employer and actively promote equality for people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and for people living with disability – within the communities we serve and our Eastern Health team.
We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander employees.
As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture.
Vaccination and screening for immunity to vaccine-preventable disease is a mandatory requirement of this role.
Advertising may end before the closing date.
We do not accept recruitment agency application
Our Values in Action
Respect for all | Safe always | Partnering in care | Learning and improving every day
Job Posting End Date: 14th August ****
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📌 Director Operations - Medicine (Melbourne)
🏢 Eastern Health
📍 Melbourne