Medical Director, Southern NSW

COORDINARE is on the lookout for a passionate and dedicated Medical Director, to join our team and report to the CEO.

Join our dynamic team and thrive in a workplace that truly cares about your well-being and success: 

• Hybrid working: Balance your professional and personal life
• Flexible work practices: Accommodate your unique schedule and personal needs
• Paid gifted leave at Christmas: Enjoy extra time to relax and celebrate with loved ones
• Progressive organisation: Work in an environment that values innovation, inclusivity, and forward-thinking approaches
• Professional development: Continuously grow and advance in your career.

About us  

COORDINARE, as the Southern Eastern Primary Health Network, is dedicated to fostering healthier communities. 

We focus our efforts on those who face the biggest inequities.  To do this, we collaborate with the community, general practice, and other stakeholders to design solutions that make it easier for people to get the health care they need. 

We will also use our knowledge and commissioning expertise to attract new funding partners to expand our impact. 

Our purpose is to improve the health of communities in South Eastern NSW.  

Purpose for this role

The Medical Director is responsible for utilising specialist clinical expertise while working effectively with primary care stakeholders to build regional capacity and primary health effectiveness by providing support to clinicians and service providers to be consumer-centred, accessible, equitable in the provision of safe and high quality, comprehensive and population orientated primary care.  

The Medical Director is also a member of the Clinical Councils and supports the various GP leadership roles funded by the organisation such as GP Cluster Leaders, when required. The Clinical Councils have been established in each LHN area to provide advice to the Board and management on planning and priorities across the region; developing innovative solutions to address the needs of local communities; efficient commissioning of services; translating best practice into local delivery of primary care services. 

The incumbent will work with staff to liaise with the CEO, Executive team, and the Board to ensure all strategic initiatives are in synergy with the overall strategic direction of the organisation.

 To be successful, the following skills and experience are required:

• Leadership: Ability to guide and influence healthcare teams towards achieving clinical excellence and ensuring patient safety
• Clinical Governance: Experience in developing and implementing clinical protocols and ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations 
• Quality Improvement: Skills in monitoring and improving the quality of patient care
• Budgeting: Proficiency in planning and allocating financial resources to ensure efficient operation and quality patient care
• Communication: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to foster a collaborative environment
• Strategic Planning: Ability to understand the broader healthcare landscape and anticipate future trends
• Risk Management: Experience in identifying and mitigating risks within a healthcare setting.

Role details

• Working hours: permanent/part time (0.6 FTE) 24 hours per week 
• Location: Fyshwick or Moruya
• Remuneration: Competitive base salary plus superannuation and salary packaging benefits, to be discussed with the right candidate

Here's how to apply  

COORDINARE is an equal opportunity employer embracing diversity. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. 

Note: if you do not address the Selection Criteria listed in the Position Description, your applications may not progress. 

• a cover letter
• address the selection criteria as listed in the Position Description (1-2 pages only) 
• a copy of your Resume 

Please download the Position Description for a full outline of the key accountabilities for this role.  

Your application should be forwarded to careers@coordinare.org.au 

For further information about this opportunity please contact the People & Culture Officer on 0401 039 469 or email smertens@coordinare.org.au

COORDINARE is an equal opportunity employer embracing diversity. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We are sector leaders with excellent benefits, and a hybrid workplace in the beautiful SENSW region. 

We support Hybrid Working, so it is expected on average 40% of your work time should be spent at a COORDINARE location to achieve the exemplary depth of relationships, connection, and collaboration as desired. 

Successful applicants must have the right to work in Australia.

Successful applicants must have access to a comprehensively insured motor vehicle and a willingness to travel as part of this role, including overnight stays.

Statement on Use of AI Tools:

COORDINARE is committed to fair, transparent, and equitable hiring practices. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to rank, select, or make decisions about candidate employees.

All candidate evaluations and hiring decisions are conducted by qualified HR personnel and hiring managers, based on a thorough review of individual qualifications, experience, and alignment with the requirements of the role. We believe that human judgment, informed by expertise and a commitment to fairness, is essential to building a diverse and talented workforce.