- Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network
- Total Indicative Remuneration: MD2 - $243,312 per annum - $320,467 per annum (base) + Clinical Director Allowance ($42,920 per annum), Attraction & Retention & Professional Development Allowance
- Fulltime, Temporary – 3 August 2026 to 31 December 2027
WHAT ARE WE OFFERING?
The Executive Director, Medical Services provides senior medical leadership during this temporary appointment, supporting the delivery of safe, effective and patient-focused care across the region. The role works closely with executive teams, clinicians and external partners to strengthen clinical governance, improve quality and safety, manage risk, and support accreditation requirements. With a focus on continuous improvement, the position helps shape medical services that are responsive, accessible and aligned with the needs of regional communities.
Leading key medical workforce functions, the role oversees recruitment, credentialing, education, professional development and workforce planning to support a capable and sustainable medical workforce. The Executive Director, Medical Services works collaboratively with medical officers, specialists, training providers and health services to enhance clinical practice, support research and guide service development. This is an opportunity to provide influential leadership and contribute to the future direction of medical care across the region.
WHO ARE WE?
The Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network spans from Kangaroo Island to Eudunda, wrapping all the way around our metropolitan areas. We pride ourselves on providing exceptional care to all our consumers, residents, their families, and community. Our mission is to ensure that you always receive the best quality, safe, consistent, collaborative care and always with kindness. We do this by maintaining exceptional levels of care at all times supported by systems and processes that assure us of quality and safety of our staff and those we serve.
WHERE AND HOW YOU WILL WORK?
As you wind your way through the leafy Adelaide Hills, just 20 minutes from the city centre, you’ll discover charming villages bathed in dappled light, surrounded by dense forests and reserves. Spend a day surrounded by 97 hectares of garden, looking up at the burnt orange leaves as they gently drift through the wind. Spend another with the weight of a cool-climate wine in your hand. Take your time to breathe in the full picture of the Adelaide Hills with our top picks of things to do. Visit the Adelaide Hills here
WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
- Can you provide strategic medical leadership that strengthens clinical governance, patient safety and the delivery of high-quality healthcare services?
- Are you able to lead and support medical teams through effective workforce planning, recruitment, credentialing, performance development and professional support?
- Can you build strong partnerships with clinicians, executive leaders, education providers and health services to improve coordination, access and continuity of care?
- Do you have the experience to drive quality improvement, manage risk and support the implementation of evidence-based models of care?
- Can you contribute to the strategic planning and ongoing development of medical services that respond to the needs of regional communities?
If you have answered yes to any of these questions - then read on…
HOW WILL YOU CONTRIBUTE?
You will……….
- Provide strategic medical leadership to support safe, high-quality and patient-centred care across regional health services.
- Lead clinical governance, quality improvement, risk management and patient safety initiatives to strengthen medical practice and service delivery.
- Oversee medical workforce planning, recruitment, credentialing, orientation and professional development to support a sustainable workforce.
- Build strong partnerships with medical officers, specialists, clinical teams, education providers and health services to improve coordination and access to care.
- Contribute to regional service planning, research, education and the development of innovative models of care that meet community needs.
WHAT WILL WE OFFER YOU IN RETURN?
At BHFLHN, not only will you be working in an environment surrounded by beautiful scenery and nature we see your work here as not just as a job, but an opportunity to extend, progress or consolidate your career with us. We therefore offer you opportunities to be supported in the following ways:
- Salary package a range of benefits (including living expenses such as mortgage, rent, utility bills and groceries) up to $9,010 each FBT year + $2,650 for Meal Entertainment expenses each FBT year Click here more information
- Access to generous leave provisions and professional development opportunities.
- Support for you and your family via our free Employee Assistance Program.
- Health and Fitness Benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to BHFLHN staff and their families.
WHAT ELSE DO YOU NEED TO KNOW/WHAT IS ESSENTIAL FOR SUCCESS?
Working in this environment, it is important to us that we only employ people with the upmost integrity and commitment to serving the South Australian community and its visitors to the highest possible standards. To ensure that we meet that commitment there are a few checks that you will be required to undertake. These are detailed on the Role Description, but are likely to include the following:
- You will need to be immunised. Please contact the Enquiries Person for this position if you have any queries. Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy. Further information is in the application for to help guide you.
- You will need to undergo employment screening, what you require is also on the front page of the Role Description.
- You will need to be qualified Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery, (MBBS) or equivalent. Appropriate specialist qualifications and registrable with the Medical Board of Australia as a Medical Practitioner with specialist registration or another qualification as defined in the SA Medical Officers Award.
OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
We employ people as diverse as the clients we support and the environments we work in. At BHFLHN we pride ourselves on being an Equal Opportunity employer committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees and therefore we encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community. We continually look for ways to support and promote diversity and flexible ways of working so please let us know what interests you.
NEED TO RELOCATE?
Relocation financial support may be negotiated, subject to eligibility. See what is available here: Relocation support | SA Health. Find out more about working in the Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network, and see what it looks like to work and live in regional Australia at: https://movetomore.com.au/
HELP IS HERE!
Please refer to all the details in the Role Description below (job ref: 945929), or reach out to Lyn Pascoe, Executive Assistant to CEO on phone: 7133 9428 or email: [email protected]
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DON’T HESITATE! Applications Close on Friday 7th August 2026 at 11:55PM
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Role Description - Executive Director Medical Services - Operational.doc
