Director of Medical Service/DMS

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

It is an ideal location for medical professionals seeking space, community and a healthier pace of life while remaining connected to larger cities.
This is a pivotal time to join the organisation, with a $100 million hospital redevelopment progressing towards its next stage. You will have a rare opportunity to help shape future clinical services, strengthen the medical workforce and contribute to healthcare planning that will benefit the community for generations.

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

This is an opportunity to move beyond day-to-day administration and make a lasting contribution to the direction, culture and capability of an important regional healthcare 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 strong 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

Take the Next Step
If you are ready to lead meaningful change and build your career in one of coastal New South Wales’ most appealing regions apply now.