Director Medical Services - Bunbury Hospital

Director Medical Services – Bunbury Hospital 

Renumeration: MP Year 1-9 $412,161 - $523,436 p.a.*

*Includes Arrangement A base salary $333,305 - $467,354 p.a., 12% employer contributed superannuation and professional development allowance $34,696 p.a.

In addition, this position is entitled to a separate Head of Department Allowance.

This is to fill one Fixed Term - Full-Time appointment for 5 years, with the possibility of extension(s).

We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated individual to assume the role of Director of Medical Services – Bunbury Hospital. This position will lead and support medical clinical governance at Bunbury Hospital and participates in continuous quality improvement within the hospital.

Key responsibilities and duties will include but are not limited to:

• Oversight and governance of the Bunbury Hospital medical workforce including input into rostering and credentialing.
• Provide support to the Regional Director Medical Services in implementing WACHS South West strategic directions and ensuring optimal WACHS South West regional health network performance.
• Responsible for the recruitment, selection, orientation, credentialing, deployment and performance of all Bunbury Hospital medical staff.
• Establishing and maintain collaborative and functional relationships with contract clinical service providers to ensure seamless timely clinical care delivery.
• Assisting with educational needs of medical staff as per WACHS strategies, priorities and programs as required.
• Promoting and leading, in conjunction with the Bunbury Executive Team, the delivery of safe, high quality clinical care in keeping with the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards (NSQHS) and Clinical Care Standards.
• Other duties as directed by the Director Bunbury Hospital or Regional Director Medical Services South West.

About Bunbury Hospital

Bunbury Regional Hospital is a leading tertiary facility in Western Australia, proudly serving the South West community. This 171-bed public hospital is co-located with the equally sized St John of God Health Care private hospital, forming the dynamic South West Health Campus.

We deliver comprehensive healthcare across a wide range of specialties including Emergency Medicine, Paediatrics, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Surgery, Intensive Care, General Practice, and Mental Health Services.

Now is the perfect time to be part of our journey. The hospital is undergoing a landmark $471.5 million redevelopment — the largest regional hospital upgrade in WA history! This transformation includes:

• A state-of-the-art Emergency Department
• A dedicated clinical tower
• Expanded operating theatres
• Enhanced maternity, birthing, and neonatal services

Be at the forefront of innovation and clinical excellence. Join a passionate team driving change, shaping the future of healthcare, and making a real impact in the lives of our community.

Ideal candidates will demonstrate the following:

• Unconditional general and / or specialist registration with the Medical Board of Australia.
• Considerable experience in a senior leadership and management role in the health sector, preferably in a hospital environment.
• Experience or formal qualifications in Management or Health administration are highly desirable.
• Demonstrated high level conceptual and analytical skills.
• 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 and willingness and ability to travel as required for the role.

Benefits:

• Grow Your Career: Access unique learning and research opportunities through collaborations with Edith Cowan University (ECU) and the Rural Clinical School (RCS).
• Relocation Support: Assistance available for relocation, helping you settle in with ease. *
• Flexible Working, Balanced Living: WACHS supports flexible work arrangements and is committed to promoting a healthy work-life balance.
• Easy Regional Connectivity: Busselton Airport offers direct flights to Melbourne and Sydney, keeping you close to major city hubs.
• Exceptional Education: The South West boasts high-quality public and private schooling options, making it an ideal region to live, work, and raise a family.

*Relocation support is negotiated on a case-by-case basis.

Job Related Enquires: Enquiries are encouraged and should be directed to Dr Kathleen Atkinson – Regional Director Medical Services – South West by emailing Kathleen.atkinson@health.wa.gov.au or call 0467 355 177.

Application Process

Applicants must have a current, valid email address in order to apply online. This email address will be used for communication regarding your outcome to this process. If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact MedCareersWA@health.wa.gov.au.

Please apply online and ensure you have the following document ready to attach in your application:

1. Comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) clearly outlining qualifications, training, and relevant experience, demonstrating how you meet the requirements of the role.
2. Two Professional Referees – including names and contact details. One referee must be your current supervisor or line manager.
3. A 2–3-page statement addressing the questions below, assessed against the selection criteria in the JDF.

1. Describe your experience providing clinical governance, including rostering, credentialing, and the coordination of medical services. Include examples of how you have contributed to the effective management and deployment of medical staff to meet service needs. (Essential Criteria 5)
2. Outline your involvement in the recruitment, orientation, performance development, and training of medical staff. Include examples of workforce planning or leadership strategies you have implemented to enhance team capacity, capability, or retention. (Essential Criteria 2, 3, 4, 7; Desirable Criteria 3)
3. Provide examples of how you have managed clinical incidents, investigations, complaints, and quality improvement initiatives. Demonstrate familiarity with incident reporting systems (e.g., DATIX CIMS) and preparing clinical documentation or reports in liaison with senior stakeholders. (Essential Criteria: 3, 4, 5, 6; Desirable Criteria: 2)
4. Provide examples of how you have managed emergency access, patient flow - optimising clinical resource capacity within budget. (Essential Criteria: 2, 3, 4, 5)
5. Describe your involvement in implementing, monitoring, or leading initiatives aligned with NSQHS Standards and Clinical Care Standards. Include experience contributing to safe, high-quality clinical care within a multidisciplinary framework. (Essential Criteria: 5, 6, 7; Desirable Criteria: 2, 3)

Other Conditions

Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, it may also be used to fill other "similar" vacancies throughout the health service. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process. Both of these options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision.

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 process 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.

LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.