Exciting Opportunity: Chief Medical Officer (CMO) - Bendigo Health
Work in an environment that offers:
An opportunity to work with a leading regional health service
An ability to live and work in a vibrant regional setting
A dynamic and growing health service that embraces new technologies
The Position
Job Reference: 1363
Position Title: Chief Medical Officer (CMO)
Classification: Executive Specialist HM42 - HM43 dependent on qualifications and years of experience Salary per hour (exc. super): $177.93 - $204.63 Hours per fortnight: 76 Employment Status: Ongoing
Closing date: 03/11/2024
We are seeking a Chief Medical Officer (CMO) who is dedicated to enhancing clinical excellence and leading a passionate medical workforce. In this pivotal role, you will provide governance and leadership while fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement within our Clinical Governance Division.
You will lead a team consisting of FRACMA trainees, DCMOs and Clinical Directors for support and will report to the CEO. The role actively contributes to the Executive Team and regularly attend Board meetings.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead and inspire our medical workforce, promoting a culture of excellence in patient care and outcomes.
Create an environment rich in innovation and learning, spearheading medical recruitment and establishing leadership across key clinical specialties.
Build strategic relationships with stakeholders to ensure optimal service delivery and patient outcomes.
Manage complex medico-legal matters and oversee daily operational management in your areas of responsibility.
Act as the Executive sponsor for transformative projects and offer strategic advice to the Chief Executive.
Serve as a role model for values-based leadership, driving positive culture and behaviours throughout the organisation.
Qualifications:
Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Medical Administrators (FRACMA) or actively working towards it.
Familiarity with the unique challenges faced by regional healthcare communities.
Willingness to embrace the enriching lifestyle offered within the Loddon Mallee Health Network (LMHN).
Why Bendigo?
Bendigo is not just a place to work; it's a lifestyle choice. Enjoy the perfect blend of work and leisure in a thriving community surrounded by beautiful landscapes, local wineries, and rich cultural experiences. Whether it's exploring scenic parks, indulging in vibrant arts, or participating in community events, Bendigo offers a fulfilling lifestyle that nurtures both personal and professional growth.
Working with Bendigo Health
Bendigo Health are a leader in regional health care, combining outstanding services with a strong education, training and personal development culture.
Created by our community in the 1850s, we have a long, proud history of delivering excellent care to our community.
Our organisation is diverse, welcoming and committed to delivering our vision of Excellent Care. Every Person, Every Time.
Bendigo Health has around 5000 staff and a catchment area covering a quarter of the size of Victoria. The three main campuses of Bendigo Health are in Bendigo, with many services extended to regional settings including areas such as Mildura, Echuca, Swan Hill, Kyneton and Castlemaine.
We offer a fantastic range of benefits for our staff, including:
Staff health and wellbeing programs
Career development and education opportunities
Generous salary packaging opportunities, to increase your take-home pay each fortnight
Flexible Working Arrangements
Use of staff gym and pool and access to other fitness facilities through fitness passport program
If successful for a position at Bendigo Health you must provide evidence of your full immunisation record as part of the on boarding process.
Your New Division
The Clinical Governance Division has a focus on promoting and supporting patient safety and quality of service. It recognises the importance of leadership, culture, patient safety, clinical performance, professionalism and patient care. The Clinical Governance team works collaboratively with other staff to provide high quality clinical governance support and advice, both internally and when supporting our Regional Partner Health Services.
Bendigo Region
Bendigo is one of Victoria's largest regional cities making it a great city to live and work in. Bendigo provides services for the region's population of over 320,000 and so the city offers excellent schools, shopping and cultural precincts, sporting facilities and various tertiary facilities. We can offer generous flexible working arrangements - giving you more time to enjoy the fantastic restaurants, beautiful parks, walking trails and wineries within our region.
Interested?
We'd love to hear from you! Submit your application, including a CV and cover letter outlining your relevant experience and vision for the role.
Need more information? Please contact CEO Eileen Hannagan on 0407 872 243 for a confidential and informal discussion.
Join us at Bendigo Health and make a meaningful impact while enjoying the rich lifestyle that regional Victoria has to offer!
Diversity and Inclusion
Bendigo Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace diversity and social inclusion and encourage people from a diverse cultural background, people with disabilities and or Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people to apply.
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