In-Demand Director of clinical services Jobs in Waratah, Nsw

Clinical Director/Head of Department of Medicine, Maitland Hospital, Hunter Valley, NSW
Hunter New England Local Health District —Newcastle NSW
- $197,583 - $243,822 a year
- Full-time
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance program
Director - Clinical Service Planning and Delivery - Targeted
Hunter New England Local Health District —Newcastle NSW
- $180,279 - $201,662 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Leadership
- Annual leave
- Parental leave
6d
ED Registrar TS1-TS4 – John Hunter Hospital
HNELHD Emergency Medicine Network 4 —New Lambton Heights NSW
- Full-time
- Clinic
- Teaching
- Hospital experience
Staff Specialist in Diagnostic Radiology - Hunter New England Imaging Service
Hunter New England Local Health District —Newcastle NSW
- $148,187 - $182,867 a year
- Full-time
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance program
ED Registrar – Newcastle Calvary Mater Hospital
HNELHD Emergency Medicine Network 4 —Waratah NSW
- Full-time
- Patient care
Post Graduate Fellow - Traumatology, John Hunter Hospital
Hunter New England Local Health District —Newcastle NSW
- $229,514 a year
- Full-time
- Discharge planning
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance program
Registered Nurse Opportunities - John Hunter Hospital - Targeted
Hunter New England Local Health District —Newcastle NSW
- $74,317.94 - $104,336.27 a year
- Part-time
- Annual leave
- Parental leave
Physiotherapist
hb rehab —Wallsend NSW
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Time management
Career Medical Officer, Emergency Department - Belmont Hospital (CMO ED)
Hunter New England Local Health District —Newcastle NSW
- $147,664 - $178,407 a year
- Part-time
6d
Unaccredited Radiation Oncology Registrar - Palliative Care - Trainee Rotation - 552843
Calvary HealthCare Newcastle —Newcastle NSW
- Full-time
- Bachelor's degree
- Communication skills
- Hospital experience
- Parental leave
- Employee assistance program
1d
Occupational Therapist (adult caseload / mixed caseload)
hb rehab —Wallsend NSW
- Full-time
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Time management
Registered Nurse and Enrolled Nurse
Nurse Next Door Home Care Services —New Lambton NSW
- CPR Certification
- Management
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Unaccredited Registrar Radiation Oncology - 552850
Calvary HealthCare Newcastle —Newcastle NSW
- Full-time
- Bachelor's degree
- Hospital experience
- Parental leave
- Employee assistance program
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Clinical Director/Head of Department of Medicine, Maitland Hospital, Hunter Valley, NSW

Hunter New England Local Health District -
Newcastle NSW

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Job Details

Full-time
$197,583 - $243,822 a year

Benefits

Employee assistance program
Transportation links
Salary packaging

Qualifications

AHPRA registration
Leadership
Communication skills

Full Job Description

Hunter New England Local Health District

Reference number

REQ674411

Occupation

Specialist

Work type

Full-Time

Location

Newcastle, Hunter & Region

Salary Information

$197583 - $243822

Closing date

20 September 2026 at 11:59pm

REQ674411
Clinical Director / Head of Department – Medicine
Maitland Hospital, Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD), NSW
Full-Time (1.0 FTE, 40 hrs/week)
Flexible for fixed term temporary or permanent opportunities, please ask us for more details

You Can Have More Opportunities, More Balance, More Support at Maitland

Lead, Innovate, Inspire – Shape the Future of Medicine in Maitland

Hunter New England Local Health District is seeking an innovative and highly motivated Clinical Director to lead our Department of Medicine at Maitland and Kurri Kurri Hospitals. This is a rare leadership opportunity to drive contemporary medical practice, influence service redesign, and shape the next generation of physicians.

From Dr Nanda Kumar, Director of Medical Services Lower Hunter and Hunter Valley Sectors - “What I enjoy is bringing all the directors together, talking and sharing their achievements, their activities and their successes. That brings a culture of being proud of your department's achievements and recognise how other departments are playing their role in making this hospital a better service.”

Click here to about the Senior Management support for Clinical Directors at Maitland

Why Maitland Hospital?
Maitland Hospital is a state-of-the-art facility, designed to meet the evolving healthcare needs of the Hunter Valley communities, now and into the future.
You’ll work in an environment that:

Embraces innovation and technology to improve patient outcomes
Provides modern, efficient clinical spaces that support best practice
Encourages new models of care and service redesign
Supports collaboration across multidisciplinary teams

This is an exciting opportunity to re-establish Maitland Medicine as a highly regarded training destination and to influence the future delivery of medical services across the region.

About the Role
As Clinical Director, you will provide strategic, clinical, and operational leadership to the Department of Medicine, ensuring care is:

Safe, effective, and evidence-based
Patient-centred and high quality
Aligned with HNELHD strategic and operational priorities

You will lead a high-performing multidisciplinary team managing a broad case mix (~4,500 separations annually), while also overseeing governance and collaboration across multiple subspecialties, including: Cardiology, Oncology, Palliative Care, Infectious Diseases, Gastroenterology, Nephrology, Endocrinology, Respiratory, HiTH, Virtual Care, and more.
This diverse scope offers significant impact at both hospital and district levels.

Key Leadership Responsibilities

Provide clinical leadership, supervision, and governance across the department
Lead service planning, strategy, and performance improvement
Oversee medical workforce management including recruitment, wellbeing, and training
Drive education and research excellence aligned with RACP, HETI and university partners
Champion contemporary models of care (General Medicine, MAUs, virtual care, rapid access clinics)
Lead quality, safety, and risk management initiatives
Build strong collaborative partnerships across specialties, services and external stakeholders
Represent the department in hospital and district-wide forums

Approximately 50% of the role is clinical, maintaining strong engagement with frontline care.

About You
You are an experienced and collaborative medical leader with:

Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP) and AHPRA registration
Proven senior leadership experience in general medicine or a related subspecialty
Strong skills in service development, workforce leadership, and governance
A passion for education, training, and accreditation excellence
Demonstrated ability to lead change and influence system-level improvements
Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Why Move to Maitland & the Hunter Valley?
Beyond an exceptional career opportunity, Maitland offers an enviable lifestyle and location:

Work-Life Balance - Enjoy a more relaxed pace of life while still working in a dynamic and progressive health service.
Affordable Living - Housing is significantly more accessible compared to metropolitan centres, making it ideal for families and professionals.
Vibrant Region - The Hunter Valley is renowned for its wineries, restaurants, and natural landscapes, offering a rich lifestyle outside of work.
Access to Coast and City - Approximately 25 minutes to Newcastle and its beaches with convenient transport links including major airport, highways and rail networks.
Family-Friendly Community - Excellent schools, community amenities, and a welcoming regional environment.

What we can offer you

Career Development: Opportunities for professional growth in a supportive environment, opportunities to collaborate with leading researchers and experts through partnerships with HMRI and the University of Newcastle.
Modern Facilities: Work with advanced technology in a purpose-built hospital.
Team Environment: Join a collaborative and multidisciplinary team.
Sustainable Healthcare: A focus on sustainable healthcare to create a healthier environment for all.
Benefits: including training allowances, Salary packaging, Fitness Passport access for discounted gyms and pools & Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family.
Support with applications and onboarding: Dedicated Senior Medical Recruitment team and Settlement Concierge to assist with applications, relocation and settling into the community.

Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD) is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

Need more information?

about applying for this position

Applications Close: Sunday 20 September 2026

An eligibility list will be created for future permanent & temporary positions

Agency applications must email [email protected] for review of candidates before any candidate applications are completed.

For a confidential discussion about the role please contact:
Dr Nanda Kumar Sakaleshpura Chandrashekar - Director of Medical Services, Lower Hunter & Hunter Valley region.
Tel 02 40872033| [email protected]
Or contact via the EA to the DMS at: [email protected]

Application Enquiries: Stacey Burbridge, HNELHD Senior Medical Recruitment
E: [email protected] Ph: 02 498 53297

Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases - this is a Category A position. Please read and understand NSW Health policy directive (PD2022_03. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.

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director of clinical services jobs in waratah, nsw

Clinical Director/Head of Department of Medicine, Maitland Hospital, Hunter Valley, NSW

Director - Clinical Service Planning and Delivery - Targeted

ED Registrar TS1-TS4 – John Hunter Hospital

Staff Specialist in Diagnostic Radiology - Hunter New England Imaging Service

ED Registrar – Newcastle Calvary Mater Hospital

Post Graduate Fellow - Traumatology, John Hunter Hospital

Registered Nurse Opportunities - John Hunter Hospital - Targeted

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Career Medical Officer, Emergency Department - Belmont Hospital (CMO ED)

Unaccredited Radiation Oncology Registrar - Palliative Care - Trainee Rotation - 552843

Occupational Therapist (adult caseload / mixed caseload)

Registered Nurse and Enrolled Nurse

Unaccredited Registrar Radiation Oncology - 552850

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