Interplast Australia New Zealand (Interplast) was founded in **** and is a not-for-profit development organisation, which provides volunteer plastic and reconstructive services, alongside health capacity building activities in developing countries in the Asia Pacific region.
Interplast works to improve the lives of people living with a disability as a result of congenital and acquired medical conditions such as cleft lip and palate or burn scar contractures.
Volunteer plastic and reconstructive surgeons, anaesthetists, nurses, and allied health professionals provide free medical treatment for those who would otherwise not have access to these services.
Interplast works closely with local organisations to build their capacity to deliver surgical and other related health care interventions.
Our vision is quality and accessible surgical care for all.
Interplast is a member of the Australian Council for International Development (ACFID), a proud signatory to the ACIFD Code of Conduct and is an accredited non-government organisation with the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT).
ABOUT THE ROLE The Head of Surgical Programs is a senior leadership position responsible for leading the strategic development, delivery and continuous improvement of Interplast's surgical and perioperative programs across the Asia-Pacific region.
Reporting to the CEO, the role oversees program operations, clinical governance, partnerships, compliance, financial management, monitoring and evaluation, and team leadership to ensure high-quality, locally led and sustainable health outcomes.
This is a full time position based in Melbourne.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Lead the design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of surgical and health capacity-building programs.
Manage program portfolios, budgets, contracts, logistics and risk management to ensure compliance with DFAT, ANCP, ACFID and organisational requirements.
Develop and maintain strong partnerships with international partners,



healthcare providers, volunteers and key stakeholders.
Provide leadership and management to the Surgical Programs team, including recruitment, mentoring, performance management and workforce planning.
Support and strengthen clinical governance systems, quality improvement initiatives, volunteer credentialling and clinical safety processes.
Lead program monitoring, evaluation, learning and reporting, ensuring accurate and timely reporting to donors, partners and government stakeholders.
Oversee financial management, budget monitoring, due diligence activities and donor reporting.
Contribute to organisational strategy, business development, fundraising activities and sector engagement opportunities.
Promote safeguarding, child protection, risk management and organisational values across all programs and partnerships.
IDEAL CANDIDATE The successful candidate will have demonstrated experience managing international development programs, strong stakeholder engagement and leadership skills, knowledge of DFAT/ANCP and ACFID compliance requirements, and a commitment to equitable access to safe surgical care.
Experience in perioperative nursing, clinical governance and health program delivery will be highly regarded.
This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by leading innovative surgical and health capacity-building programs that improve access to quality healthcare for underserved communities across the Asia-Pacific region WHAT WE OFFER A competitive salary plus superannuation and access to a generous not-for-profit salary packaging program Five weeks annual leave A adaptable and supportive workplace A comprehensive induction will be provided Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory national police check and working with children check.
For further enquiries about this role, please email ************************ using the subject line: Head – Surgical Programs enquiry via ACFID The position description can be found on our website here PD-Head-Surgical-Programs-Sept-****.pdf Apply now

📌 Head – Surgical Programs (Victoria)
🏢 Interplast Australia & New Zealand
📍 Victoria