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Director of Clinical Services | Mornington Peninsula

Director of Clinical Services | Mornington Peninsula

Posted: 2026-09-11

Reference: 1708267

An exciting full-time opportunity exists for an experienced Director of Clinical Services to provide strategic clinical leadership and drive operational excellence at a private hospital on the Mornington Peninsula. This is a unique opportunity to influence healthcare delivery, strengthen clinical outcomes and lead a high-performing clinical team.

ABOUT THE ROLE 
This senior leadership role will be responsible for driving safe, high-quality, patient-centred care while strengthening clinical governance, workforce capability, and service improvement across the hospital. Working closely with the CEO, Executive Team, clinical leaders, VMOs, and corporate stakeholders, you will lead initiatives that enhance patient outcomes, improve operational performance, and support the hospital's continued growth and success.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve, but are not limited to:
  • Providing visible clinical leadership across the Hospital and ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality patient care;
  • Partnering with the Executive Team to drive clinical strategy, operational performance and continuous improvement;
  • Leading and developing high-performing clinical teams while fostering engagement, accountability and a strong culture of care;
  • Strengthening clinical governance, quality systems and accreditation readiness;
  • Building trusted relationships with VMOs, specialists and multidisciplinary teams to support exceptional clinical outcomes;
  • Supporting workforce planning, capability development and service optimisation;
  • Identifying opportunities to enhance patient experience, operational efficiency and sustainable growth.

REQUIREMENTS

  • Current registration with AHPRA;
  • Senior clinical leadership experience within an acute hospital or healthcare setting;
  • Previous experience as a Director of Clinical Services, Associate Director of Clinical Services, or equivalent senior leadership role;
  • Strong understanding of private hospital operations, clinical governance, and quality frameworks;
  • Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and drive continuous improvement;
  • Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with experience partnering with clinicians, VMOs, and executive leaders;
  • Commercial awareness and understanding of operational performance drivers;
  • Postgraduate clinical qualifications.

BENEFITS 

  • Recognition programs and employee referral bonuses;
  • Free access to LinkedIn Learning for ongoing professional development;
  • Exclusive discounts at 100+ retailers, restaurants, travel providers, and more;
  • Reduced hospital cover costs with higher extras limits on services such as general and major dental, plus pharmacy and allied health discounts;
  • Flexible rostering options, flexible leave arrangements, and 24/7 access to free, confidential counselling and wellbeing support;
  • Opportunities to increase take-home pay through salary packaging and novated leasing, along with discounts on leisure travel, gyms, and lifestyle services.

ABOUT THE FACILITY 

The hospital, located on the Mornington Peninsula, is a comprehensive 350-bed acute emergency, surgical, medical, cardiac, and obstetric facility. The hospital currently accommodates a 14-bay emergency department, 226 medical and surgical, 36 cardiac, 11 ICU, 7 Neonatal, 14 Obstetric, and 30 Oncology beds, including 15-day infusion chairs.

APPLICATION PROCESS
If this aligns with what you're looking for, click "APPLY" to send in your application - attaching your most up-to-date CV. It is that easy! Alternatively, you can send your CV directly to info@ihrgroup.com.au.
 
And if this particular role isn't quite right, be sure to explore the array of other openings on our website at www.ihrgroup.com.au.
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