Rural Director of Medical Services - Location Negotiable (Staff Specialist)
Western NSW Local Health District
Posted 18 hours ago
Shape the future of rural healthcare as the Rural Director of Medical Services (Staff Specialist) - Location negotiable across Western NSW (Salary: $262,376 - $337,268 pa + super + TESL + salary packaging)!
Western NSW Local Health District (WNSWLHD) is seeking a visionary medical leader to take on the pivotal role of Rural Director of Medical Services.
This Staff Specialist position offers a unique opportunity to lead clinical governance, workforce strategy, and service innovation for up to 35 rural health facilities.
Your Impact
As Rural Director of Medical Services, you will:
Lead strategic and operational medical service delivery across rural sectors
Champion clinical governance, safety, and quality improvement initiatives
Drive reform, reduce unwarranted clinical variation, and promote best practice models of care
Collaborate with GPs, VMOs, Clinical Councils, and community stakeholders to enhance patient outcomes
Oversee medical workforce planning, credentialing, recruitment, and training pathways
Provide expert advice on medico-legal, coronial, and policy matters
Support rural generalist development and maintain accreditation for training programs
Why WNSWLHD?
Flexible work hours and flexible rostering practices
Enjoy flexible location options and a balanced lifestyle
Work across a diverse and dynamic rural footprint
Influence health outcomes at a strategic level
Be part of a progressive, values-driven health district
Opportunities for learning and development
Professional growth and accelerated career progression
Join an innovative team dedicated to optimising rural and remote health outcomes
About You
You’re a registered Medical Practitioner with:
Fellowship (or working towards) with RACMA
Deep understanding of rural healthcare priorities and NSW Health reform agendas
Proven leadership in clinical governance, risk management, and service planning
Exceptional communication and negotiation skills with senior clinicians
A commitment to innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement
A NSW driver’s licence and willingness to travel across the District
Ready to Lead with Purpose?
Apply now via eCredential and help shape the future of rural healthcare in NSW.
Applications close: 9 November (11:59pm)
Apply here: https://sydc1a.rfer.us/HEALTHNSWGOVYGD1x9Q
For role related queries or questions contact Sharon McKay by email at [email protected] or by calling 0407 285 182.
About Western NSW Local Health District
We work with local clinicians and our community to provide the best possible health care to the people of the Western NSW Local Health District.
The Western NSW Local Health District (WNSWLHD) is one of the largest Local Health Districts in New South Wales covering an area of 246,676 square kilometres, similar to the size of Britain.
We deliver innovative health services to an estimated resident population of approximately 276,000 people. WNSWLHD is diverse in the health care it delivers boasting the largest rural mental health service in Australia, three major rural referral hospitals at Orange, Dubbo and Bathurst, 50 community health centres which provide access to a wide range of multidisciplinary primary, and community health services, 38 inpatient facilities including 25 Multipurpose Services (MPSs) and District Health Services at Mudgee, Cowra, Parkes and Forbes.
There are more than 30,786 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in the Local Health District, representing 11.1% of the total population. This is significantly higher than the NSW average of 2.1%. The smaller more remote communities of Brewarrina, Walgett, Coonamble and Bourke have the highest proportion of Aboriginal people. People of a non-English speaking background, make up 2.8% of the population, compared to 15% for NSW.
Our region has some of the most vulnerable population in NSW and even Australia who generally have a lower socio-economic status, shorter life expectancy, and poorer health than other people living in NSW. More people also have at least one of the risk factors that contribute to poorer health including smoking, harmful use of alcohol, obesity and lack of physical activity.
Mental health is an important service that is provided by WNSWLHD both at a local and state-wide level. We are committed to improving our mental health services to ensure contemporary models of care are provided closer to the client's place of residence.
Source: this is an extract from the company’s own website.
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