Epworth HealthCare is Victoria’s largest not-for-profit private health care group, renowned for excellence in diagnosis, treatment, care and rehabilitation. Epworth is an innovator in Australia’s health system, embracing the latest in evidence-based medicine to pioneer treatments and services for our patients. 

Our values and purpose define Epworth's approach and delivery. We pride ourselves on communicating and delivering them in a real and meaningful way. Every Patient Matters.

In this permanent part time (potential for full time by negotiation) role, based in Richmond, you will be responsible for undergraduate and postgraduate medical education and research across the Epworth Healthcare organisation. You will be part of the Academic and Medical Services team and report to the Executive Director Academic and Medical Services/Chief Medical Officer.

This role will be Deputy to the Chief Medical Officer.

You will make an impact by:

• Deputising for the Chief Medical Officer
• Building on Epworth’s Medical Education and Research capability
• Providing strong leadership to ensure Medical Education and Research is delivered in a cohesive Epworth wide framework.
• Collaborating with key stakeholders including Doctors, Universities, Colleges, and students and researchers along with other Epworth staff and external partners to lead academic services across Epworth Healthcare.

To be successful in this role you will demonstrate

Effective Communication: Ability to articulate ideas clearly and foster open dialogue among diverse teams to promote collaboration and understanding.

Team Building: Skill in cultivating a cohesive team environment, fostering trust, and leveraging individual strengths to achieve common goals.

Adaptability: Capacity to navigate complex and evolving situations with flexibility, resilience, and a solution-oriented mindset.

Emotional Intelligence: Aptitude for understanding and empathising with others' perspectives, managing conflicts constructively, and promoting a positive work culture.

Strategic Leadership: Capability to envision long-term goals, develop strategic plans, and inspire others to execute initiatives that align with organisational values and objectives.

You will have:

• MBBS- and current AHPRA registration
• Experience as a senior leader in a major health service/s
• Higher degree in Education and or Research
• Post graduate training in Leadership/management / Fellowship of the Royal College of Medical Administrators (FRACMA)
• Sound knowledge of the health industry

Position Description      

At Epworth, it’s a community. It’s the sense of belonging and being part of an organisation that puts the patient in the centre of all that is done. In addition to this, you will have access to:

• Epworth’s enhanced Not for Profit status (and not available in the public sector) provides the opportunity for employees to salary package up to $15,900 pre-tax annually, leading to greater take home pay
• The largest educational scholarship program of its kind in Australia
• Ability to purchase up to four additional weeks of leave
• Reduced cost of health services for you and your family at Epworth

At Epworth, we care.

We care about our patients and we care about our people.  We care about keeping everyone safe.  We care about valuing and empowering our people, and growing careers.  And we care about giving our people support and flexibility to thrive, and contribute to our communities.

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For more information, refer to the attached position description or contact Owen Roodenburg - 0438 355 513

As a result of Coronavirus (COVID-19), it is a condition of employment with Epworth HealthCare, subject to reasonable exemptions, that you have had COVID-19 vaccinations, including where recommended by public health authorities and booster vaccinations.

As a child safe organisation, all successful applicants are required to satisfactorily clear a National Police Check (conducted by Epworth) and hold a valid employee Working with Children Check (provided by you).

At Epworth, we believe inclusion and diversity are essential to our culture and values. We focus on fairness and opportunity for all – across race, ability, ethnicity, gender, age, sexuality, cultures and beliefs – that reflect the communities we work in. At Epworth, we care.

It is a condition of employment with Epworth HealthCare, subject to reasonable exemptions, that you have had COVID-19 and / or Influenza vaccinations, including where this is recommended or required by public health authorities, and including booster vaccinations doses.

As a child safe organisation, all successful applicants are required to satisfactorily clear a National Police Check (conducted by Epworth) and hold a valid employee Working with Children Check (provided by you).

At Epworth, we believe inclusion and diversity are essential to our culture and values. We focus on fairness and opportunity for all – across race, ability, ethnicity, gender, age, sexuality, cultures and beliefs – that reflect the communities we work in. At Epworth, we care.