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
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
• 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.
To be considered, you must hold:

• Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians—FRACP
• Specialist registration with AHPRA
• Senior clinical experience in General Medicine or a relevant physician subspecialty

You will also bring:

• 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
• Balanced portfolio: Approximately 50% 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
• Service innovation: Influence new and emerging models of hospital and community-based care
• Education and training: Strengthen the department’s profile as a highly regarded physician training destination
• Academic connections: Collaborate with established university and medical research partners
• Professional 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

Apply Now
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.
To apply, please submit your current CV outlining your specialist qualifications, clinical background and medical leadership experience.

For a confidential discussion or to request a detailed position description, please contact:
Nicki Wade | Senior Recruitment Consultant
Phone: +61 401 010 048
Email: nickiw@ccjobs.com.au