PRIMARY DETAIL Macquarie University Health Director, Medical and Surgical Services Sydney Do you have a passion for driving outstanding patient outcomes by combining excellence in clinical care with teaching and research? We are seeking an experienced Director, Medical and Surgical Services to help us deliver this vision. Join an organisation that seamlessly links research and clinical practice to provide outstanding patient outcomes. Help elevate the current and next generation of clinicians. Part-time 0.6 FTE and associated clinical / academic appointment. About Us MQ Health is Australia’s first fully integrated academic health sciences centre. It is home to Macquarie University Hospital, Australia’s first University-owned teaching hospital; general practice, medical imaging, allied health and speciality clinics integrated with the groundbreaking medical research and teaching services of Macquarie University’s Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences. We unite the best clinicians, the most qualified researchers and the most dynamic teachers to lead the development of health and medical education and practice in Australia, in order to enhance patient outcomes and improve lives. The Role The Director, Medical and Surgical Services is responsible for medical and surgical leadership, medical oversight of clinical governance, and maintenance of patient information across Macquarie University Health / MQ Health. The role ensures appropriate structures are in place and communicated, and standards of clinical care, safety and resourcing are met. As a member of the MQ Health Executive team, this role contributes to the overall leadership and management of MQ Health and to the development and implementation of the organisational goals and values. The role is responsible for leading and overseeing all strategic aspects of medical and surgical services as well as partnering with the Director of Nursing in the delivery of the highest quality clinical governance and patient safety outcomes across the 181 bed facility and associated specialist clinics. About You We are seeking an experienced medical and surgical services leader with a track record of success and innovation across a complex healthcare setting, ideally with some private / not for profit hospital exposure. You will have worked across the clinical, research and academic intersection and be a champion for elevating the skills and capabilities of current as well as the next generation of clinicians and academics. You will be comfortable working as a key member of an executive management team. You will demonstrate significant achievement across a broad spectrum of areas including clinical operations, strategic planning and delivery, workforce management, clinical governance and patient safety. Outstanding leadership, communication and engagement skills are critical, as is the ability to influence multiple and diverse stakeholders. Additional Information and How To Apply To download a copy of the Candidate Information Pack which includes the role description and details on how to apply, please visit https://www.derwentsearch.com.au/job-resultsOurOpportunities and select the role title. In this information pack you will also be able to visit the MQ Health dedicated microsite and view an introductory video by Macquarie University Hospital CEO, Walter Kmet and Professor Patrick McNeil, Deputy Vice Chancellor, Medicine and Health, and Executive Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences. Please contact Rob Macmillan, Partner Health, Derwent Search on 0421 593535 or Antony Dasios at healthservices@derwentsearch.com.au if you require further information. Closing date: Friday 1st August If you're already part of the Macquarie Group (MQ University, U@MQ, MQ Health, MGSM), you'll need to apply through your employee Workday account. To apply for this job: Login to Workday and go to the Careers App > Find Jobs. Applications Close: 01/08/2025 11:59 PM Diversity and Inclusion Innovation and ingenuity thrive at Macquarie when diversity, equity and inclusion take centre stage. We embrace a culture where diversity of background, experience and perspective are fundamental to our success. We do not discriminate on gender identity, age, culture, disability, sexuality, Indigeneity, family and caring responsibilities or religion. See our journey towards leadership in Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Higher Education and healthcare. Flexible Work At Macquarie, we believe in providing flexibility, supporting our staff to manage their personal commitments, while optimising their work performance and contributions to MQ Health. To learn more about our culture and hiring process, explore MQ Health