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Director of Service Design and Commissioning Join to apply for the Director of Service Design and Commissioning role at HammondCare. Join HammondCare and help improve quality of life for older Australians in need. As a not-for-profit, Christian organisation, we provide expert aged care, home care, dementia care and palliative care. Missionled, we build passionate teams who support older people through lifes most difficult circumstances. With over 90 years of experience, were known for our relationshipbased approach. Whether its in our homes, hospitals or the community, we bring skill, empathy and innovation to every moment of care. About The Role The Director of Service Design and Commissioning leads the strategic planning and delivery of new and expanded healthcare services across HammondCares service development pipeline. This pivotal role ensures that all servicesincluding palliative care, older persons mental health, ambulatory care, aged care, dementia care and seniors livingare fully operational, safe, compliant, and sustainably resourced. It also guarantees seamless integration with home care and seniors living services to provide a connected, highquality care experience. The role works in close partnership with HammondCares enabling functions, including the Property & Capital Works teamresponsible for design and constructionto ensure operational commissioning requirements are fully aligned. Key areas of focus include service design, workforce readiness, policy and procedure development, clinical model implementation, FF&E and medical equipment activation, digital integration, regulatory approvals, change management, and transitiontoservice planning. The Director of Service Design & Commissioning provides strategic oversight of commissioning new services, including staged relocations, temporary decant strategies, and postoccupancy evaluations. This oversight drives continuous improvement in care delivery and ensures services remain safe, efficient, and responsive to community needs. Key Responsibilities Commissioning Strategy & Governance Service Design & Operational Readiness Regulatory, Accreditation & Clinical Safety Workforce, Training & Change Management FF&E and Medical Equipment Activation Digital & Building Interfaces Transition Planning & GoLive Financial & Commercial Stakeholder & External Partnerships Risk, Schedule & Quality Assurance A detailed position description can be requested from [email protected]. About You Demonstrated commitment to engage with and uphold HammondCares Christian Mission, Motivation, and Mission in Action. Minimum 10 years experience in healthcare operations, service commissioning, or service transformation within hospital, subacute, aged care, or seniors living environments. Proven track record in leading operational commissioning and readiness for new or expanded health services, including complex, multisite programmes. Deep understanding of models of care for palliative care, dementia care, and seniors living, including associated clinical governance, safety standards, and regulatory frameworks. Exceptional ability to engage and influence diverse stakeholdersclinical, operational, regulatory, and communitywith strong communication, negotiation, and change management skills. Demonstrated capability in workforce planning, training programme design, FF&E and medical equipment activation, and ICT/digital health enablement. Strong skills in developing and managing commissioning budgets, cost profiles, and recurrent operating expenditure planning. Robust risk management and programme planning skills, including experience in readiness gates, audits, and governance reporting. Ability to mentor and lead multidisciplinary teams, establish superuser networks, and chair commissioning committees to drive collaboration and excellence. Ready to make a change? Apply Now Closing date of applications: 20th January 2026. HammondCare is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity and inclusion. We thrive on creating an equal employment environment where everyone from any background can be themselves. All shortlisted applicants for these positions will be asked to consent to a criminal record check, immunisation staff screening & vaccination compliance checks. Location: Coonawarra, South Australia, Australia. #J-18808-Ljbffr