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Director Medical Services


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Location : Darwin, City of Darwin


Created : 2025-08-01


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Senior Specialist Clinician - Remuneration Package Range $315,756 - $349,100 (including salary $270,033 - $298, 705) + allowancesMedical ServicesDarwin, PalmerstonOne fixed vacancy for 2 years is availableAre you ready to lead in a unique and dynamic clinical environment?Drive strategic planning, safety, and clinical excellence in the NTEnjoy a leadership role with variety, purpose, and professional growthStep into a pivotal leadership role guiding clinical quality, safety, and education in a unique health settingThe RoleAs the Director Medical Services, you willprovide strategic and clinical leadership to ensure the safe, effective delivery of patient-centred care. Youll lead divisional directors to benchmark and monitor clinical performance, drive a culture of psychological safety and accountability, and support continuous improvement.You will be responsible for strengthening clinical governance frameworks, overseeing medico-legal responses, and addressing clinical risk, accreditation, and consumer feedback. Youll support staff through coaching, lead major service improvement initiatives, and promote integration of teaching, training, and research in partnership with academic and research institutions.The FacilitiesRoyal Darwin Hospital (RDH) is a 370-bed facility located in the northern suburbs of Darwin. It serves as the tertiary referral hospital for the Top End of the NT and provides a wide range of acute and specialist medical services to urban, regional, and remote communities across the Top End and beyond.RDH is a tertiary teaching hospital affiliated with Flinders University, Charles Darwin University, the Menzies School of Health Research, and the National Critical Care and Trauma Response CentrePalmerston Regional Hospital (PRH) is a 116-bedfacility located 20km south of Darwin. It operates as an extension of RDH and is a sub-acute service hospital.About youTo be successful you will have:Eligibility for general and/or specialist registration with the Medical Board of Australia.Completed fellowship (or associate) with the Royal Australasian College of Medical Administrators.Minimum of 5 years experience in medical administration, leadership and management in a health service environment.Demonstrated experience in leading the implementation of a multidisciplinary approach to service delivery.Demonstrated high-level credibility and ability to coach and advise clinicians.The BenefitsHospital Salary packagingGenerous allowances including:Professional Development Allowance up to $29,670Private Practice Allowance up to $89,611.50Applications should consist of a one page summary sheet, resume / CV and copies of relevant qualifications.Salary match Number of applicants Skills matchTo help fast track investigation, please include here any other relevant details that prompted you to report this job ad as fraudulent / misleading / discriminatory.Researching careers? Find all the information and tips you need on career advice. #J-18808-Ljbffr