Divisional Director, Access, Critical Care, Imaging & Ambulatory Services

About the role

Austin Health is seeking a Divisional Director for its Access, Critical Care, Imaging and Ambulatory Services Division, based at Austin Hospital in Heidelberg. The role reports to the Deputy CEO/Chief Operating Officer and works alongside the Divisional Medical Director to oversee strategic and operational functions, ensuring efficient resource management and high-quality, patient-centred care. It is a permanent, full-time position of 38 hours per week.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee strategic and operational functions across the Division, including emergency services, intensive care, care coordination, bed resource management, virtual services, hospital in the home, specialist clinics, radiology, molecular imaging and therapy, and ambulatory care.
• Help shape innovative service delivery models and contribute to strategic planning.
• Be accountable for achieving targets in access, activity, quality and budget as set out in the organisation's Statement of Priorities.
• Work closely with other Divisional Directors to deliver contemporary care across the health system.

Required profile

• Extensive experience leading and managing a complex health service or function, preferably in a major public hospital.
• Significant experience turning strategic priorities into annual business plans, aligned with communication, resources, processes and measurement systems.
• Demonstrated experience leading teams, coaching and implementing safety, quality and risk management strategies.
• Strategic business and financial acumen, with extensive budget management experience.
• Experience managing projects and using project management frameworks and tools.

Required skills

• Knowledge of contemporary leadership models and frameworks.
• Understanding of patient-centric service models and service innovation frameworks.
• Excellent communication, leadership and interpersonal skills, and ability to build relationships with stakeholders such as physicians and cross-functional partners.

What we offer

• Salary packaging for living expenses, meals and holiday accommodation.
• Wellness initiatives, including discounted fitness memberships and health insurance offers.
• Onsite childcare at Austin Hospital, public transport access and car parking.
• Mentoring and career development opportunities.