Deputy Director of Medical Services - Albany Health Service

Expression of Interest 

Deputy Director of Medical Services - Albany Health Service

 Western Australia – Country Health Service 

One Year - Fixed Term, 80 hours per fortnight (1 FTE) Appointment with possibility of extension/s.

Remuneration package:  $327,114 - $479,490 per annum

Join WA Country Health Service at Albany Health Campus as the Deputy Director Medical Services, a key leadership role in supporting the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred healthcare to our community. This is a unique opportunity for an early-career (Royal Australasian College of Medical Administrators (RACMA) Fellow, a Fellow of any clinical college or a clinician without fellowship with four or more years of clinical experience with a vision for leadership and commitment to regional healthcare.

As a Deputy Director of Medical Services, you will work closely with the Director of Medical Services, providing essential support in the management and oversight of medical services, with responsibilities including:

• Daily Management of Medical Services: Ensuring safe, efficient, and timely delivery of clinical services across Albany Health Campus.
• Junior Medical Staff Oversight: Collaborating with senior medical staff to recruit, select and support junior medical professionals.
• Outpatients Services Management: Overseeing outpatient services to optimise patient care.
• National Standards and Quality Improvement: Participating in quality committees and initiative to uphold accreditation and improve patient outcomes.
• Clinical Outcomes Activities: Engaging in clinical incident investigations, complaint management, and audits to enhance services quality.
• Compliance with Accreditation Requirements: Working with Director of Clinical Training and Heads of Department to meet standards set by the Post Graduate Medical Council of WA and Learned Colleges.

In this role, you will also have the opportunity to rapidly build strong relationships with regional General Practitioners, providing them with essential support and fostering a collaborative healthcare environment.

This position offers a dynamic and supportive environment, ideal for candidates looking to grow their leadership capabilities while contributing meaningfully to rural health services.

Qualifications and Experience

• Must hold registration by the Medical Board of Australia.
• Have significant experience or training in clinical leadership and change management.
• Proven ability to effectively plan, prioritise tasks, make sound decisions, meet deadlines, and manage resources efficiently.
• Exceptional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication abilities, with strengths in negotiation and conflict resolution.
• Must have a current C or C-A class driver’s licence
• Up-to-date understanding of legislative requirements, including Equal Employment Opportunity, Disability Services, Occupational Safety and Health, and Freedom of Information, and their impact on employment practices and service delivery.

Remuneration 

The advertised salary range is based on the Non-Specialist Qualified Medical Administrator, Senior Medical Practitioner and Medical Administrator classifications under the WA Health System – Medical Practitioners – AMA Industrial Agreement 2022. Your level will take into consideration your qualifications and experience.

Benefits

•  Competitive salary package inclusive of 11.5% employer superannuation contributions and generous professional expenses allowance.
• Leave entitlements: 4 weeks annual, 3 weeks professional development leave (PDL), additional PDL overseas Leave*
• Eligible to benefit from discounts across some private health funds
• Transfer of leave entitlements from other WA government, Commonwealth, or any other State of Australia government jurisdictions which are subject to specific conditions, audit, and review of current Industrial Agreement guidelines and assessment on a case-by-case basis.

Further incentive and benefits can be sourced through WA Country Health Service - Medical practitioner salaries and benefits.   

About Albany Hospital

Albany Health Campus offers an excellent working environment within a vibrant health care community. It is a modern 130-bed hospital serving the diverse community of Albany and the Great Southern Region. The Albany Health Campus ensures the delivery of streamlined health services in a contemporary and innovative hospital; responsive service; care via collaborative working practices and quality assured patient services.  The hospital has general and specialised services for a diverse case-mix, along with highly motivated medical staff and many learning opportunities.

About the Region

Albany offers a unique blend of natural beauty and urban convenience, with all the amenities of a larger city in a picturesque coastal setting. Here, you’ll find bustling markets, world-class wineries, a vibrant community, and educational facilities from primary school to university, making it an ideal place to live and work. Located only a 4-hour drive or 1-hour flight from Perth, Albany offers an exceptional quality of life and career satisfaction.

Application Instructions

Apply via MedCareersWA Ref 492601 by submitting the following:

• A cover letter of no more than 2 pages outlining suitability to the position and a detailed CV summarises your qualification, Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) registration, and relevant experience.
•  The contact details of two professional referees and one must be your current supervisor or line manager.

For further information related to this position, please contact Paul Mark, Director Medical Services on Paul.Mark@health.wa.gov.au.

Other Conditions

WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. Referees may also be asked to comment on an applicant’s integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour.

Please note this recruitment EOI requires completion of satisfactory Pre-Employment Health Assessment (PEHA).  Any offer of employment with WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is conditional on satisfactory PEHA to ensure you are able to perform the inherent requirements of the position. An unsatisfactory PEHA will result in the offer of employment being withdrawn.  Please see the attached WACHS PEHA Policy for further information.  Pre-employment Health Assessment Policy 1.pdf

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