Date: 13 Aug 2026
Location: Albury, Australia
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Company: Albury Wodonga Health
About the Role
Closing Date: 13/09/2026
Join the largest regional health service between Sydney and Melbourne
Competitive salary plus generous salary packaging options
Dynamic work environment and collaborative team culture
Albury Wodonga Health (AWH) is seeking an exceptional clinical leader for the critical role of Senior Medical Director – Acute, Medicine and Cancer Services. Operating across our expanding cross-campus public healthcare network, this senior position provides an unparalleled opportunity to influence regional healthcare delivery across the Hume Local Health Service Network (HLHSN) footprint, spanning North-East Victoria and Southern New South Wales.
This appointment occurs during a progressive period of service expansion. Please note that this position is part of an ongoing change consultation process being performed in accordance with Clause 9 of the Medical Specialists (Victorian Public Health Sector) (AMA Victoria/ASMOF) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2022–2026, and it may be subject to variation as an outcome of that consultation process.
The successful applicant will actively participate as a collaborative party to this consultative mechanism, enjoying unique strategic opportunities to advise on, adapt, and refine the definitive scope and structural elements of the . This is a remarkably unique opportunity to co-design and genuinely shape an important, emerging executive-interface role within our rapidly growing healthcare service.
As an integral appointee within the AWH Senior Leadership Team, you will serve as the premier executive interface on behalf of Clinical Directors within the Directorate of Acute, Medicine and Cancer Services. Working in collaboration with the General Manager, the Chief Medical Officer, and the Chief Operating Officer, you will bridge the administrative executive floor and our medical departments to ensure consensus-driven delivery and clinical leadership development.
Key Selection Criteria
Unconditional Specialist registration as a Medical Practitioner in Australia with AHPRA.
Current Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians and/or Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Medical Administrators
Minimum of three (3) years of proven management and clinical leadership experience in a leadership role.
Demonstrated ability to implement complex strategies, secure broad stakeholder buy-in and adapt influencing approaches.
Advanced leadership skills matching the NSW HETI Leadership Framework Domains (Achieving Outcomes, Developing Self, Engaging People, Partnering, Transforming the System, Managing for the Future).
Commitment to clinical safety, regional practice, teaching, and research.
AWH is dedicated to closing the gap in employment outcomes and encourages Indigenous applicants. Submit your CV and a statement addressing the Selection Criteria via our career’s portal.
For further details, please refer to the or alternatively contact Linda Hudec at
[email protected] or a confidential discussion.
About Albury Wodonga Health (AWH)
AWH serves as the largest regional healthcare provider between Sydney and Melbourne, situated in the border cities of Albury and Wodonga. With a dedicated team of over 3,000 professionals, we proudly service a population of up to 300,000 across North-East Victoria and Southern NSW. Our extensive network encompasses two primary hospital campuses and an additional 22 sites, delivering a diverse range of emergency, surgical, women’s and children’s, community, mental health, allied health, and sub-acute services. Our growth continues with the opening of a state-of-the-art Emergency Department in 2024, and excitingly, the construction of a new hospital at our Albury site by 2028. This expansion will greatly elevate our ability to service the needs of our community, and we need a great team of people like you to accomplish this.
What awaits you at AWH?
We are committed to our Employee Value Proposition and will deliver on our key pillars of Growth, Balance, Contribution and Lifestyle. We provide comprehensive induction and training to set you up for success, offer exceptional Rewards and Benefits and continuously nurture your professional growth by providing opportunities for development.
Thinking about a tree-change?
AWH has partnered with The Welcome Experience to support your move. This free service is designed to help essential workers and their families who are considering a move to Albury / Wodonga.
We know how rewarding life and work in regional Australia can be, and we want to make the transition as smooth as possible. The Welcome Experience team can guide you through the process and connect you with the information and support you need. This program is only available to employees relocating to the cities of Albury and Wodonga.
To learn more or register, visit The Welcome Experience | NSW Government
Are you ready to become part of our team?
To uncover compelling reasons to embark on this career journey with us and become part of our fantastic team, please refer to our .
Salary and terms will be in accordance with the relevant state EBA or Award.
AWH prioritises Equal Employment Opportunity, Ethical Practice, and embraces Cultural Diversity and Social Inclusion. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. Please note that appointments are contingent on satisfactory pre-employment checks including Criminal Record check and working with Children checks.
Important Notice: All healthcare workers must maintain all vaccinations required by relevant healthcare regulations, guidelines, or their specific role within the organisation. In addition to mandatory vaccinations, AWH strongly encourage all employees to receive the COVID-19 vaccination and the seasonal influenza (flu) vaccination, as recommended by public health authorities and as a preventative measure to help ensure the safety and well-being of patients, colleagues, and the broader community.
