Director of Medical Services | Coastal NSW | Executive Leadership
A career with purpose. A coastal lifestyle worth living.
Salary package up to $400k plus DMS managerial allowance
Are you an energetic and collaborative medical leader ready to influence the future of healthcare? An outstanding opportunity is available for a Director of Medical Services to provide strategic leadership across a major regional hospital and its surrounding health services. Located in one of coastal New South Wales' most attractive lifestyle regions, this role combines genuine executive influence with an enviable balance of beaches, waterways, national parks and welcoming communities.
Coastal Living Without Losing City Connections
Enjoy the space, affordability and natural beauty of coastal living while remaining well connected to major metropolitan centres. The region is positioned along the Pacific Highway and North Coast rail corridor, providing convenient access to:
Newcastle – approximately two hours by road
Sydney – approximately 3.5 hours by road
Regular NSW TrainLink services connecting the region with Newcastle, Sydney and destinations along the North Coast
A nearby regional airport offering direct services to Sydney and Brisbane, with onward connections throughout Australia and internationally
Easy access to larger coastal centres for additional shopping, education, healthcare and entertainment
Professionally, you will also remain connected through strong partnerships with a leading university, a major medical research institute and a network of 11 experienced Directors of Medical Services across one of New South Wales' largest health organisations.
The Lifestyle
Enjoy an exceptional coastal lifestyle without giving up professional challenge or career progression. The region offers:




Pristine beaches and picturesque waterways
National parks, rainforests and scenic hinterland
Boating, fishing, surfing, cycling and bushwalking
A thriving local food, arts and sporting culture
Affordable housing and a relaxed, family-friendly community
Quality schools and essential services
Convenient access to major regional centres and Sydney
Domestic flight connections within easy reach
The Opportunity
Working closely with the General Manager, Director of Nursing and broader executive team, you will provide leadership and professional oversight across medical services and the medical workforce. Your responsibilities will include:
Providing strategic and operational leadership across medical services
Supporting medical workforce planning, recruitment, credentialing and performance
Influencing the future direction and delivery of clinical services
Promoting clinical governance, patient safety and continuous improvement
Building a positive, accountable and inclusive workplace culture
Supporting medical leaders and empowering teams to deliver outstanding care
Contributing to the planning and implementation of the hospital redevelopment
Collaborating with an experienced network of medical administration executives across the wider health service
About You
You will be a respected and forward-thinking medical leader who brings energy,



sound judgement and a collaborative approach to executive decision-making. You will ideally demonstrate:
Appropriate medical registration with AHPRA
Significant experience in medical leadership, administration or management
Strong knowledge of clinical governance, workforce planning and quality improvement
The ability to lead organisational change and engage diverse stakeholders
A commitment to safe, patient-centred and high-quality healthcare
An inclusive leadership style that values and empowers people
Excellent communication, negotiation and relationship-management skills
The Hospital
You will join a significant regional referral hospital providing an extensive range of acute, emergency, surgical, medical and community-based services. Backed by a substantial redevelopment program, the hospital is entering an exciting period of growth and transformation. The investment will support contemporary facilities, enhanced clinical capability and improved access to care for communities across the region.
The broader health organisation is one of the largest public health services in New South Wales, supporting more than 900,000 people and maintaining robust links with leading university and medical research institutions.
Benefits
Influential executive medical leadership position
Opportunity to shape a major hospital redevelopment
Supportive and experienced senior leadership network
Relocation and settlement assistance for you and your family
Salary packaging benefits
Fitness Passport
Employee Assistance Program for employees and family members
Strong academic and medical research connections
Permanent and flexible employment arrangements may be considered
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