Senior Medical Director Acute, Medicine Cancer ServicesAlbury Wodonga Health | Albury-Wodonga, NSW / Victoria Border Senior Executive Medical Leadership | Permanent Opportunity | Competitive Salary + Salary Packaging The Opportunity Sante Recruitment is seeking an exceptional clinical leader to join Albury Wodonga Health (AWH) as Senior Medical Director Acute, Medicine and Cancer Services .
This is a rare opportunity to take on a senior medical leadership position within the largest regional health service between Sydney and Melbourne , influencing healthcare delivery across a substantial cross-border population spanning North-East Victoria and Southern New South Wales .
The position sits within the AWH Senior Leadership Team and provides a critical executive interface between clinical leadership and the organisation's broader executive structure.
This is an exciting time to join AWH, with significant service expansion and transformation underway across its cross-campus public healthcare network.
A Unique Opportunity to Shape the Role The appointment is occurring during a period of significant organisational growth and service development.
The position is currently subject to an ongoing change consultation process in accordance with the relevant Victorian public health sector enterprise agreement and may be subject to variation following completion of that consultation.
Importantly, the successful candidate will actively participate in this consultation process.
This provides a genuine opportunity to help shape and refine the scope, structure and responsibilities of the role and influence how this emerging senior executive-interface position operates within the health service.
For an experienced medical leader, this represents an unusual opportunity to co-design a senior leadership role while simultaneously influencing the future direction of regional healthcare delivery .
The Role As Senior Medical Director Acute, Medicine and Cancer Services , you will act as the key executive interface for Clinical Directors within the Directorate.
Working closely with senior executives, you will help bridge the organisation's executive leadership and clinical services, ensuring strong communication, collaboration and consensus-driven decision-making.
You will work closely with: General Manager Chief Medical Officer Chief Operating Officer Clinical Directors Senior Medical Staff Multidisciplinary clinical teams Corporate and operational leaders Key responsibilities will include: Providing strategic clinical leadership across Acute,



Medicine and Cancer Services Supporting Clinical Directors and senior medical leaders Acting as an executive interface between clinical services and senior management Contributing to strategic service planning and transformation Supporting clinical leadership development Driving clinical quality and patient safety Building strong stakeholder relationships Supporting workforce planning and service development Contributing to teaching, research and regional healthcare development Ensuring clinical priorities are effectively represented at executive level The successful candidate will be expected to bring a collaborative, strategic and influential leadership style , with the ability to build consensus across complex stakeholder environments.
About Albury Wodonga Health Albury Wodonga Health is the largest regional health service between Sydney and Melbourne and provides healthcare across a significant cross-border population.
Operating across a growing multi-campus public healthcare network , AWH plays a critical role in delivering healthcare throughout the Hume Local Health Service Network , covering North-East Victoria and Southern New South Wales.
The organisation is undergoing significant growth and service expansion, creating opportunities for experienced medical leaders to influence the future direction of regional healthcare.
This is a genuinely regional leadership role with the opportunity to have an impact well beyond a single hospital campus.
Key Selection Criteria The successful applicant will demonstrate: Qualifications Registration Unconditional specialist registration as a Medical Practitioner with AHPRA Current Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP) and/or Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Medical Administrators (RACMA) Leadership Experience Minimum 3 years' demonstrated management and clinical leadership experience in a senior leadership role Proven ability to lead within a complex healthcare environment Demonstrated experience in strategic planning and service development Strategic Influencing Capability You will demonstrate the ability to: Implement complex strategies Secure broad stakeholder engagement and buy-in Influence across clinical and executive environments Adapt your leadership and influencing approach to different stakeholders Build effective relationships across organisational boundaries Drive change within complex healthcare systems Leadership Capability Advanced leadership skills aligned with the key domains of the NSW HETI Leadership Framework , including: Achieving Outcomes Developing Self Engaging People Partnering Transforming the System Managing for the Future You will also demonstrate a strong commitment to:



Clinical safety Regional healthcare Teaching and education Research Quality improvement Workforce development What We Offer Competitive senior medical leadership remuneration Generous salary packaging opportunities Executive-level clinical leadership position Opportunity to influence regional healthcare strategy Cross-campus leadership role Collaborative and progressive executive workplace Prospect to shape an emerging senior leadership position Professional development opportunities Strong focus on clinical safety and quality Opportunity to contribute to teaching and research Live Work in Albury-Wodonga Albury-Wodonga offers one of regional Australia's most attractive lifestyles, positioned on the Victoria New South Wales border and surrounded by the natural beauty of the Murray region.
The area combines the facilities of a major regional centre with: Excellent schools Affordable housing compared with Sydney and Melbourne Strong sporting and recreational facilities Restaurants, caf s and cultural attractions Murray River lifestyle Wineries and food experiences Cycling and walking trails National parks Easy access to the Victorian High Country Snowfields within easy reach Excellent transport connections For senior medical professionals and families, Albury-Wodonga provides the opportunity to enjoy short commutes, a strong community environment and an excellent work-life balance while remaining connected to Australia's major capital cities.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
Senior Medical Director position Acute, Medicine Cancer Services portfolio Largest regional health service between Sydney Melbourne Senior position within the AWH Leadership Team Cross-campus regional healthcare leadership Influence healthcare delivery across North-East Victoria Southern NSW Genuine opportunity to shape the role Strategic and clinical leadership focus Work closely with CMO, COO and General Manager Significant organisational growth and expansion Competitive remuneration and salary packaging Strong focus on clinical safety and quality Teaching and research opportunities Outstanding regional lifestyle Apply Now This is an exceptional prospect for an experienced RACP and/or RACMA Fellow with a strong background in clinical leadership and healthcare management to take on a significant senior leadership role within one of Australia's leading regional health services.
If you are an established medical leader looking to influence strategy, develop clinical leadership and shape the future of regional healthcare , this position offers a genuinely unique opportunity.
For a confidential discussion regarding the position, remuneration, organisational structure and relocation opportunities, contact Sante Recruitment.
All applications and enquiries are treated in the strictest confidence.

📌 Senior Medical Director - Acute, Medicine And Cancer Services (Victoria)
🏢 Sante Recruitment
📍 Victoria