Company description:

Grampians Health exists to serve our communities across the Grampians region, providing complete care as close as possible to people's homes.

Job description:

Full-Time Fixed Term Contract Commencing 2026

$57.7-$79.43 per hour

About the Role

This role provides specific assistance to the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) and to the Directorate of the CMO. This role is based in regional Victoria and will provide the opportunity to understand, support and shape the delivery of health services in rural and regional Victoria.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the CMO in strategic, operational and business planning
• Participate in relevant projects aligned with Royal Australasian College of Medical Administrators (RACMA) training program developed with the CMO
• Assist with drafting and dissemination of policy and other governance documents as requested
• Ensure that in the delegated areas of responsibility, patient safety and clinical governance requirements of the organisation are met
• Assist with the medico-legal work of the Directorate of the CMO
• Support the Directors of Training in junior medical officer and doctor-in-training matters and training requirements

Skills & Experience

• Medical degree and current AHPRA registration
• Working towards post graduate qualifications in medical leadership and management such as enrolled or seeking to enrol as a candidate working towards RACMA fellowship or enrolment in relevant postgraduate studies
• Substantial experience in clinical medicine
• Knowledge of medico-legal issues pertaining to health care service delivery
• Knowledge of junior medical officer and doctor-in-training matters and training requirements
• Knowledge of current clinical quality improvement, patient safety and risk management programs
• Knowledge of or experience in research and/or health service audit or evaluation

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Interested?

Click APPLY or if you wish to discuss the role prior to applying, contact Rosemarie Eyre on 03 5320 4278 for a confidential discussion.

Job applications close: 12/08/2025.

If you are currently employed at Grampians Health, please ensure you sign in through the 'Employee Login' via the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page via the Intranet before applying

We're actively seeking candidates for this role and will review applications as they are submitted. Applications will close when the position is filled.

About Grampians Health
Grampians Health provides healthcare to a large region at our campuses based in Ballarat, Dimboola, Edenhope, Horsham and Stawell.

Our mission is to deliver sustainable healthcare tailored to evolving community and workforce needs. We strive to enhance services and careers, providing quality healthcare to rural and regional communities. Joining Grampians Health means being part of a diverse team, with a variety of career opportunities in acute, maternity, mental health, allied health, aged care and support services.

Culture & Benefits

At Grampians Health, we recognise our staff are our greatest asset. We are committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for our staff, patients, residents, visitors, volunteers and contractors at all sites.

• Flexible work arrangements and purchase leave opportunities
• Salary packaging for living expenses such as rent/mortgage plus meals, entertainment & holidays
• Access to Staff Fitness program
• Staff rewards and recognition programs

Ballarat Region

Ballarat is the largest centre in Western Victoria and the state's fastest growing inland city. Dubbed Australia's most liveable city in 2020, Ballarat is home to first class education, fine dining and boutique shopping. Uniquely located within easy access to Melbourne, Geelong, Bendigo and the Western district, Ballarat is blessed with some of Australia's most significant heritage buildings and natural landscapes. To learn more about Ballarat click here - Visit Ballarat

Diversity and Inclusion
All appointments are subject to a satisfactory police records check, immunisation clearance and Working with Children check and/or NDIS Worker Screening Check.

All employees must be willing and able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when required, which at a minimum is a surgical mask. Additional PPE requirements are role-dependent.

Grampians Health is a child safe organisation, committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Grampians Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workforce.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, mature age workers and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (or questioning), intersex and asexual LGBTQIA+.