- Salary: Admin Grade 7 + Superannuation + Salary Packaging

- Location: Footscray Hospital
- Employment Type: Full-Time, Ongoing
- Salary: Admin Grade 7 + Superannuation + Salary Packaging

About therole

Western Health is seeking an exceptional and forward-thinking senior leader to join us as Director, Access and Patient Flow .

This is a high-impact, organisation-wide role at the centre of delivering timely, safe and equitable care across one of Victoria’s fastest growing and most dynamic health services.

Keyresponsibilities

Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, you will shape and lead the strategy for access, patient flow and capacity optimisation across all Western Health campuses. You will drive system-wide improvement - designing and embedding contemporary governance, performance frameworks and innovative models of care that enable productive, coordinated patient journeys from admission through to discharge.

Working in close partnership with divisional, clinical and operational leaders, you will influence decision-making at scale, strengthen consistency in key processes, and lead initiatives that directly improve patient outcomes, staff experience and system performance. This is a rare opportunity to lead meaningful reform and make a visible difference across the entire health service.

Aboutyou

We are looking for a strategic, values-led executive with a strong track record in complex health environments. You bring deep expertise in managing heath service performance, along with a clear understanding of the pressures facing contemporary acute services. You are an influential leader who builds trust quickly, uses data to drive decisions, and translates complexity into clear, actionable priorities.

About Western Health

Western Health is one of the largest healthcare providers in Victoria, caring for a vibrant,



diverse and rapidly growing community of one million people in Melbourne’s western suburbs.

With more than 13,000 staff, Western Health delivers 800,000+ occasions of care every year, providing high-quality, person-centred care across every life stage.

We provide a combination of hospital, community-based, at-home and in-reach services to aged, adult and paediatric patients and newborn babies. Specialties include oncology, renal, mental health, women's health and maternity, chronic diseases, geriatrics and cardiology.

We have remarkable strengths in chronic disease, complex care and developing innovative and sustainable healthcare solutions. Our experience at the coalface of healthcare delivery for some of Australia’s most culturally and socioeconomically diverse and vulnerable populations provides us with unique insights into the most pressing health challenges.

Western Health operates four acute public hospitals: Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women's and Children's), Footscray Hospital, Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Community Hospital, Sunshine Mental Health and Wellbeing Centre, Melton Health and Community Services, Bacchus Marsh Community Health Centre, Caroline Springs Community Health Centre and Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care in Bacchus Marsh. Western Health also provides the primary healthcare service at the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre, a women's prison located in Ravenhall.

Whyjoinus?

Compensation andbenefits

- Competitive salary packages aligned with market standards.




- Health and wellbeing programs, including flexible work arrangements.
- Scholarships and grants to support your continuous learning journey.

Learning anddevelopmentopportunities

- Access the Western Health Learning Academy (WHA) for personalised learning pathways.
- Professional growth programs, including postgraduate studies and clinical education.
- Mentorship and career support.

Communityimpact andinclusion

- Make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives through compassionate care.
- Join a workforce that champions diversity and inclusion.
- Engage in community wellbeing initiatives and groundbreaking healthcare research.

Organisationalculture andenvironment

- Thrive in a collaborative, compassionate and innovative team environment.
- Be part of a culture that celebrates continuous improvement and excellence in healthcare.

Closingdate: 11:59pm on 10 August 2026.

Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact Diana Coln via ***email_hidden***.

Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation Status Clearance and a Working with Children Check (if applicable).

Western Health is committed to the psychosocial safety of all applicants and employees.

Western Health doesnot accept unsolicited resumes/applications fromrecruitmentagencies.

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📌 Director - Access & Patient Flow (City of Maribyrnong)
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📍 City of Maribyrnong