Applications close: 13th Jun, 2026
Chief Acute Care Officer TLC Healthcare is a leading values-driven provider experiencing significant growth and innovation across Australia. We are establishing and scaling a new acute care platform, commencing with day surgery and expanding over time. We are seeking an exceptional Chief Acute Care Officer (CACO) to join our Executive Leadership Team and shape a new platform within an established organisation.
The Opportunity Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, the Chief Acute Care Officer holds local hospital CEO‑level accountability for:
Establishing and operating TLC’s first day surgery hospital
Leading clinical governance, safety, compliance and operational performance
Building and leading a high‑performing acute care leadership and medical model
Driving disciplined, staged growth of the acute care pipeline over time
This is a hands‑on executive role, requiring strong clinical governance acumen, commercial discipline, and the maturity to lead confidently in a complex, highly regulated environment.
About You You are a senior healthcare executive with:
Proven leadership experience at hospital CEO, COO or equivalent executive level
Deep expertise in acute care operations, clinical governance, accreditation and regulatory compliance
Experience leading hospital commissioning, capital development and growth
Strong credibility with clinicians, VMOs, Boards, regulators and insurers
High emotional intelligence, judgement and executive presence
You bring a balanced leadership style—commercially astute, clinically grounded, values‑driven and outcome‑focused.
Remuneration This role attracts Executive Level remuneration, consistent with TLC’s senior executive pay framework:
Total Remuneration Package circa $550,000
Short‑term incentive opportunity of 15 %
Compliance Requirements
Satisfactory NDIS Worker Screening Check (including National Criminal History Police Check)
Completion of mandatory training requirements
Right to work in Australia
Current Victorian Driver’s Licence
Up‑to‑date COVID‑19 and Influenza vaccinations
What you’ll get
Program of employee and wellbeing initiatives
Exclusive access to TLC Employee Shopping Portal
Employee Assistance Program
Ongoing leadership development and coaching
Discounted health insurance
Free gym membership
Novated leasing
Why Join TLC Healthcare?
Be part of a growing, innovative healthcare organisation
Shape and lead a new acute care platform with executive authority
Work closely with a highly engaged CEO and executive team
Make a lasting impact on healthcare delivery, quality and outcomes
For any questions regarding this role, please feel free to contact Talent Acquisition at talentacquisition@tlchealthcare.com.au.
We are an organisation with a strong sense of purpose that celebrates diversity, inclusion and embodies our core values of respect, accountability, excellence, collaboration, integrity and innovation. Our culture is based on a supportive team environment where people thrive and achieve their best professionally. At TLC, we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment where all individuals are respected, valued, and empowered. We believe that embracing different perspectives strengthens our organisation and enhances our ability to serve our communities with integrity and compassion.
As part of our recruitment process, you may be required to complete a pre-employment psychometric and medical assessment.
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