Job Description
Clinical Director of Medicine | Senior Medical Leadership | Coastal Regional NSW
Clinical Director of Medicine | Senior Medical Leadership | Coastal Regional NSW
Lead, innovate and shape the future of a major Department of Medicine—just 30 minutes from a thriving coastal city and its beaches.
FRACP is an essential requirement
Approximately 50% clinical and 50% leadership
Contemporary, purpose-built regional hospital
Broad departmental leadership across multiple physician specialties
Attractive coastal-regional lifestyle with excellent transport connections
Relocation and onboarding assistance available
An outstanding opportunity is available for an accomplished Physician to provide strategic, clinical and operational leadership to a large and diverse Department of Medicine within a modern regional health service.
An Exceptional Regional Lifestyle
Enjoy the space, affordability and sense of community offered by regional living without sacrificing convenient access to city amenities.
The hospital is positioned approximately 30 minutes from a thriving coastal city, beautiful beaches and an established regional airport.
Major road and rail connections provide convenient access to other key centres across New South Wales.
The surrounding region is renowned for its wineries, restaurants, national parks, quality schools and welcoming family-friendly communities.
This is an ideal opportunity for a senior Physician seeking genuine leadership influence, modern clinical facilities and an enviable balance between career and lifestyle.
This influential role offers the scope to shape medical services, lead service redesign, strengthen physician education and training, and develop contemporary models of care across the department.
Approximately 50% of the position remains clinically focused, enabling you to maintain meaningful involvement in frontline patient care while leading departmental strategy, clinical governance,



workforce development and service performance.
The Department
You will provide leadership across a comprehensive range of medical services, including:
Leadership across General Medicine, Cardiology, Oncology, Palliative Care, Gastroenterology, Nephrology, Endocrinology, Respiratory Medicine, Infectious Diseases, Hospital in the Home and Virtual Care
Working closely with senior hospital executives, clinical leaders and district-wide stakeholders, you will help develop sustainable, patient-centred services that respond to the evolving needs of the regional community.
The Opportunity
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
Guide medical workforce planning, recruitment, wellbeing and professional development
Strengthen physician education, supervision and training accreditation
Champion contemporary models of care, including Medical Assessment Units, rapid-access clinics, Hospital in the Home and virtual care
Support research and education through established university and medical research partnerships
Build productive relationships across specialties, services and external organisations
Represent the department at hospital and health-service leadership forums
Maintain an active clinical practice within General Medicine or your recognised physician subspecialty
About You
You will be an experienced, collaborative and forward-thinking medical leader with the credibility and vision to bring people together,



lead change and deliver sustainable improvements.
Requirements
Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians—FRACP
Specialist registration with AHPRA
Senior clinical experience in General Medicine or a relevant physician subspecialty
Additional Qualities
Demonstrated leadership experience in clinical governance, workforce management, service development or performance improvement
Experience leading change and improving clinical systems
A strong interest in physician education, supervision, training and accreditation
Highly developed communication, negotiation and stakeholder-management skills
A commitment to safe, evidence-based and patient-centred care
The ability to inspire teams and build a positive, accountable departmental culture
Why Consider This Opportunity?
Senior leadership impact:Shape the future direction of a major Department of Medicine
Balancedportfolio:Approximately50% clinical and 50% leadership responsibilities
Modern working environment:Join a contemporary, purpose-built hospital
Broad clinical scope:Lead General Medicine and an extensive range of physician subspecialties
Serviceinnovation:Influencenew and emerging models of hospital and community-based care
Education andtraining:Strengthenthe department's profile as a highly regarded physician training destination
Academicconnections:Collaboratewith established university and medical research partners
Career development:Access leadership, education and research opportunities
Relocation support:Receive dedicated assistance with recruitment, onboarding and settling into the community
Employee benefits:Access salary packaging, professional development support, wellbeing programs and discounted fitness facilities
If you are an experienced Physician ready to take the next step in senior medical leadership, we would welcome the opportunity to speak with you.

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