Clinical Director of Medicine
Senior Medical Leadership | Coastal Regional NSW
Lead, innovate and shape the future of a major Department of Medicine while enjoying an outstanding coastal-regional lifestyle.
FRACP essential
Approximately 50% clinical / 50% leadership
Contemporary, purpose-built regional hospital
Senior leadership across a broad range of physician specialties
Significant opportunity to influence service redesign and innovation
Excellent coastal-regional lifestyle with easy access to beaches and city amenities
Relocation and onboarding assistance available
The Chance
Sante Recruitment is seeking an accomplished Physician and senior medical leader to take on the influential role of Clinical Director of Medicine within a major regional health service in New South Wales.
This is an exceptional opportunity for a senior clinician who wants to make a genuine difference to the way medical services are delivered.
Working closely with hospital executives, clinical leaders and district-wide stakeholders, you will provide strategic, clinical and operational leadership across a large and diverse Department of Medicine.
Importantly, the position offers an attractive ***** balance between leadership and clinical practice, allowing you to remain clinically engaged while having significant influence over departmental strategy, workforce, governance and service development.
About the Department
The Department of Medicine provides a comprehensive range of specialist medical services, including:
General Medicine
Cardiology
Oncology
Palliative Care
Gastroenterology
Nephrology
Endocrinology
Respiratory Medicine
Infectious Diseases
Hospital in the Home
Virtual Care
The department is committed to developing contemporary models of care and improving access, quality and outcomes for the regional community.
This role provides an opportunity to build on existing services while introducing innovative approaches to workforce planning, patient flow, ambulatory care, virtual models and integrated hospital-community care.
Key Responsibilities As Clinical Director Of Medicine, You Will
Provide strategic, clinical and operational leadership across the Department of Medicine
Lead service planning, redesign and performance improvement initiatives




Oversee clinical governance, quality, safety and risk management
Provide leadership in medical workforce planning, recruitment, retention and wellbeing
Support professional development and succession planning across the department
Strengthen physician education, supervision and training
Support training accreditation and the development of junior medical staff
Champion contemporary models of care, including Medical Assessment Units, rapid-access clinics, Hospital in the Home and virtual care
Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, patient flow and clinical outcomes
Support research and education through established university and medical research partnerships
Develop strong relationships across medical specialties, nursing, allied health and executive teams
Represent the Department of Medicine at hospital and health-service leadership forums
Maintain an active clinical workload within General Medicine or your recognised physician subspecialty
About You
You will be an experienced Physician and collaborative medical leader who combines strong clinical credibility with the ability to lead people, influence change and deliver meaningful service improvements.
Essential Requirements
Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP)
Specialist registration with AHPRA
Senior clinical experience in General Medicine or an appropriate physician subspecialty
You will also bring
Demonstrated experience in medical leadership, clinical governance or service development
Experience leading organisational or clinical change
Strong understanding of workforce planning and medical workforce development
An interest in physician education, supervision, training and accreditation
Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder-management skills
A strong commitment to quality, safety and patient-centred care
The ability to engage, motivate and inspire multidisciplinary teams




A forward-thinking approach to contemporary models of healthcare delivery
Why Apply?
Make a genuine leadership impact
Take a senior leadership position where your experience and ideas can directly influence the future direction of a major Department of Medicine.
50% Clinical | 50% Leadership
Maintain a meaningful clinical practice while developing your leadership portfolio and influencing departmental strategy.
Shape the future of regional healthcare
Lead service redesign, workforce development and innovative models of care across a growing regional community.
Broad physician portfolio
Work across a department incorporating General Medicine and multiple highly developed physician subspecialties.
Education & Research
Strengthen physician training, education and research through established university and medical partnerships.
Contemporary facilities
Work within a modern, purpose-built regional hospital designed to support high-quality clinical care.
Relocation Support
Dedicated assistance is available to support your recruitment, onboarding and transition into the region.
Employee Benefits
Access salary packaging, professional development opportunities, wellbeing initiatives and discounted fitness facilities.
The Lifestyle
This is an opportunity to enjoy the best of regional living while remaining within easy reach of a thriving coastal city.
The Surrounding Area Is Renowned For Its
Wineries and local produce
Excellent restaurants and cafés
National parks and outdoor recreation
Quality schools
Family-friendly communities
Affordable regional lifestyle
Convenient road and rail connections
Access to a regional airport
Whether you enjoy coastal activities, food and wine, outdoor pursuits or simply having more space and time outside work, this region offers an excellent quality of life.
Why This Role?
This is more than a Clinical Director position—it is an opportunity to shape the future of medicine within a major regional health service.
For the right Physician, it offers the combination of senior leadership influence, ongoing clinical practice, service innovation, professional development and an outstanding coastal lifestyle.
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📌 Clinical Director Of Medicine | Senior Medical Leadership | Coastal Regional Nsw (Sydney)
🏢 Sante Recruitment
📍 Sydney