Director Medical Services at St John of God Health Care

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

22 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Clinical Leadership, Strategic Planning, Clinical Governance, Teamwork, Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration, Quality Improvement, Risk Management, Patient Safety, Stakeholder Engagement, Change Management, Influencing Skills, Stewardship, Productivity Enhancements, Medical Practice Standards, Ethical Standards Adherence

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Are you and innovative and strategic medical director looking to make an impact? St John of God Richmond and Burwood Hospitals are seeking an inspiring Director of Medical Services (DMS) to provide strategic leadership and drive clinical excellence across both mental health facilities. This is a significant opportunity for an accomplished leader to shape medical services, strengthen clinical governance, and foster a cohesive, patient‑centred culture. About Our Hospitals St John of God Richmond Hospital Located in northwest Sydney, Richmond is a highly regarded 112 bed specialist mental health facility offering inpatient and outpatient care, psychological support, and rehabilitation programs. It is recognised for delivering compassionate, evidence‑based care to individuals experiencing mental health challenges. St John of God Burwood Hospital Situated in Sydney’s inner west, Burwood is an 85 bed facility providing both acute and long‑term mental health care. The hospital is known for its integrated therapeutic programs and comprehensive support for individuals with complex mental health conditions. Together, these two sites play a vital role in delivering high-quality mental health services within the St John of God Health Care network. In this senior leadership role, you will lead a dedicated medical team and uphold our Mission, Vision, and Values while demonstrating integrity, professionalism, and compassionate care. Key Responsibilities Provide strong clinical leadership to ensure the highest standards of medical practice. Develop and implement strategic plans for medical services and clinical governance. Foster a culture of excellence, teamwork, and cross‑disciplinary collaboration. Lead quality and clinical risk management programs to enhance patient safety. Represent the hospitals in industry forums and stakeholder engagements. Uphold the Ethical Standards of Catholic Health Care. You will hold Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP) and bring: A proven track record of clinical leadership within acute healthcare settings. Expertise in clinical governance, risk management, and quality improvement. The ability to drive excellent patient outcomes, operational efficiency, and service satisfaction. Demonstrated experience in change management and stakeholder engagement. Strong influencing skills and the ability to cultivate a values‑driven, service‑oriented culture. A focus on innovation, stewardship, and productivity enhancements across services. Above all, patients will be at the core of everything you do committing to and supporting our Mission and Values. We can offer you A flexible part‑time appointment (.4FTE) that allows you to maintain your Specialist VMO commitments on other days. This role includes generous remuneration, comprehensive employee benefits, and the opportunity to contribute to a values‑driven organisation committed to delivering exceptional patient care. Enquiries For a confidential discussion, please contact: Megan Roodenburg Executive Support & Medical Governance Coordinator 02 4570 6165 At St John of God Health Care, we celebrate diversity and warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Our commitment is to create a safe and nurturing environment for all children and vulnerable individuals in our care and proactively take steps to protect them from abuse, ensuring their safety and well-being. Our inclusive culture fosters an environment that is respectful and secure, welcoming and accessible, and unified through our diverse community. All caregivers employed by St John of God Health Care are required to be vaccinated from Influenza in order to fulfil the requirements of the role. At St John of God Health Care we support you to be the best health care professional or support worker you can be. We believe positive culture drives performance, so we are focussed on building collaborative and supportive team environments, providing opportunities for development and promotion, and ensuring our leaders are visible and accessible. As one of the largest Catholic providers of health care services in Australia, St John of God Health Care is a great place to work with a host of opportunities to grow professionally and personally, and a great work life balance. Our caregivers come from diverse backgrounds and belief systems and you don’t need to be Catholic to work with us. Working as a doctor in our hospitals offers the opportunity to work alongside some of the most experienced and well-regarded clinicians in Australia. Our doctors get to experience a range of clinical areas and are supported to continue advancing their skills, including through offering surgical, critical care and emergency step up programs.

Responsibilities

The Director of Medical Services will provide strategic leadership and drive clinical excellence across two mental health facilities, focusing on shaping medical services and strengthening clinical governance. Key duties include leading the medical team, developing strategic plans, fostering collaboration, and leading quality and clinical risk management programs.