ACT Summary This is a rare opportunity to step into a true system-level leadership role within a fully integrated tertiary cardiology service supporting a population of over 620,000.
About the job Senior Leadership Opportunity Major Tertiary Health Service in Australia The Chance This position offers the chance to shape the future of a high-acuity cardiology service across two major hospital sites, working in a state-of-the-art environment with a comprehensive interventional and electrophysiology program, advanced diagnostics, and a strong commitment to research, teaching, and innovation.
You will lead a complex, multidisciplinary cardiology service spanning: Interventional cardiology including PCI and structural heart programs (including TAVI) Electrophysiology, ablation, and cardiac device implantation Advanced cardiac diagnostics and imaging Acute, ambulatory, and rehabilitation services This is a role with genuine scope to influence service design, performance, and long-term strategy across a growing health system.
The Role This is a Senior Staff Specialist position with Unit Director responsibilities, combining: Clinical practice (~60%) Leadership, governance, and management (~40%) You will work closely with executive and clinical leadership to drive performance, strengthen integration across sites, and position the service for future growth.




Key Responsibilities Provide strategic and operational leadership across cardiology services Lead clinical governance, quality, and safety frameworks Drive service improvement, redesign, and performance outcomes Lead workforce planning, recruitment, and team development Support RACP training, accreditation, and education programs Contribute to budget planning and operational management Engage and influence stakeholders across multidisciplinary and executive teams About You You are a proven clinical leader who combines technical credibility with strong interpersonal and leadership capability.
You will bring: Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP) Specialist registration in Cardiology Current AHPRA registration with no conditions Experience in medical leadership within a tertiary hospital setting Strong understanding of NSQHS standards and clinical governance frameworks Ability to lead teams, improve performance, and influence service outcomes High level of emotional intelligence Ability to build trust, lead with empathy, and align stakeholders Why This Role Lead a modern, high-performing tertiary cardiology service Work across two major hospital sites with strong infrastructure and capability Shape future service delivery, workforce strategy, and system integration Operate at a level where your impact is organisation-wide, not just departmental

📌 Cardiology - Clinical Director (Australia)
🏢 Wavelength
📍 Australia