Divisional Director, Surgical & Perioperative Services
Are you seeking a diverse leadership role at a leading regional hospital? Join our growing team at Latrobe Regional Health in Traralgon, where a ‘world of opportunities awaits'.
LRH are recruiting for a key leadership role as The Divisional Director of Surgical & Perioperative Services, on a full time ongoing capacity. This role provides operational and strategic leadership to the Division whilst working in partnership with the LRH Executive and General Managers to ensure the delivery of contemporary multidisciplinary models of care and to oversee improvements in the clinical governance systems to support care provision.
This will also involve leading service developments and quality and efficiency improvements aligned to the achievement of priority outcomes and the delivery of key performance indicators and deliverables.
About you
Qualifications and requirements
* MBBS or equivalent essential.
* Fellowship with the RANZCOG or RACP.
* Management experience of a clinical service.
* Demonstrated clinical ability commensurate with that expected of a medical specialist with leadership responsibilities.
* Demonstrated management ability in clinical program development.
* Ability to communicate with patients and their carers with respect and empathy.
* Professional and personal integrity.
* Flexible and adaptable with organisational change, program needs and requirements.
Latrobe Regional Health offers a range of benefits including:
* Competitive remuneration package.
* Access to comprehensive professional development opportunities.
* Supportive and collaborative work environment.
* Opportunities for clinical research and involvement in quality improvement projects.
* Work-life balance with flexible working arrangements.
* Salary packaging up to $9,000 per annum.
* Meals/Entertainment benefit up to $2,650 per annum.
* A range of social club activities, discounts and diverse workplace activities.
* Free access to our Staff Wellbeing Centre offering health education and wellbeing services.
Located in the picturesque region of Gippsland, Latrobe Regional Health (LRH) offers the perfect balance between career and lifestyle. Enjoy easy access to Melbourne, stunning beaches, majestic mountains, and serene lakes. With flexible working hours, you can make the most of what Gippsland has to offer.
LRH cares for a population of about 300,000 and is the regional provider of specialist services. Our catchment covers 42,000 square kilometres, from Phillip Island to Mallacoota in the far east of Victoria. LRH offers cardiac care, surgery, medical, renal, emergency care, aged care, women's and children's services, pharmacy, allied health and rehabilitation. Medical and radiation oncology are offered by the Gippsland Cancer Care Centre.
Now is an exciting time to join the LRH team, with the $223.5 million expansion completed in March 2024, offering improved maternity and paediatric facilities, larger intensive care unit, increased medical and surgical beds and additional operating theatres.
How to apply
Join us in our mission to provide exceptional healthcare services to our community. Apply today and make a difference in the lives of our patients and their families. Explore all the great things happening at LRH by visiting our Careers and Training page of our website: and take the next step in your career journey by submitting your application.
All applications should include a cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria and current resume and the contact details of three (3) professional referees.
Applications close: 8th July 2025.
Join our team and make a significant difference in the lives, health and well-being of patients at Latrobe Regional Health. Together, we can achieve excellence in care and provide outstanding healthcare services to the Gippsland community.
Before commencement, the successful applicant will
Provide an original valid National Police Record Check, an employee Working with Children Check, current season influenza vaccine (if applicable to work area), unless a valid medical exemption applies.
Diversity and inclusion
We actively embrace workforce diversity, equity and inclusion, and encourage applications from across our community, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. LRH's Aboriginal Hospital Liaison Officer is available to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent applicants and can be contacted via email:
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Located in the picturesque region of Gippsland, Latrobe Regional Health (LRH) offers the perfect balance between career and lifestyle. Enjoy easy access to Melbourne, stunning beaches, majestic mountains, and serene lakes. With flexible working hours, you can make the most of what Gippsland has to offer
LRH cares for a population of about 300,000 and is the regional provider of specialist services. Our catchment covers 42,000 square kilometres, from Phillip Island to Mallacoota.
LRH offers cardiac care, surgery, medical, renal, emergency care, aged care, mental health services, women's & children's services, pharmacy, allied health and rehabilitation and the Gippsland Cancer Care Centre.
Located in the picturesque region of Gippsland, Latrobe Regional Health (LRH) offers the perfect balance between career and lifestyle. Enjoy easy access to Melbourne, stunning beaches, majestic mountains, and serene lakes. With flexible working hours, you can make the most of what Gippsland has to offer
LRH cares for a population of about 300,000 and is the regional provider of specialist services. Our catchment covers 42,000 square kilometres, from Phillip Island to Mallacoota.
LRH offers cardiac care, surgery, medical, renal, emergency care, aged care, mental health services, women's & children's services, pharmacy, allied health and rehabilitation and the Gippsland Cancer Care Centre.
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