Chief Acute Care Officer (Hospital) – Executive Level Job Type:Full-timeRemuneration:Total package: $550,000 including superannuation +15% discretionary bonusTLC Healthcareis a leading, values‐driven healthcare provider experiencing significant growth and innovation across Australia. As part of our long‐term strategy, we are establishing and scaling a new acute care platform, commencing with day surgery and expanding over time.We are now seeking an exceptionalChief Acute Care Officer (CACO)to join our Executive Leadership Team. This is a rare senior executive opportunity to design, build, commission and operate acute care services from inception—shaping a new platform within an established and respected healthcare 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 hospitalLeading clinical governance, safety, compliance and operational performanceBuilding and leading a high‐performing acute care leadership and medical modelDriving disciplined, staged growth of the acute care pipeline over timeThis 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 levelDeep expertise in acute care operations, clinical governance, accreditation and regulatory complianceExperience leading hospital commissioning, capital development and growthStrong credibility with clinicians, VMOs, Boards, regulators and insurersHigh emotional intelligence, judgement and executive presenceYou 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, including:Short‐term incentive opportunity of 15%Compliance RequirementsSatisfactory NDIS Worker Screening Check (including National Criminal History Police Check)Completion of mandatory training requirementsRight to work in AustraliaCurrent Victorian Driver's LicenceWhat you'll getProgram of employee and wellbeing initiativesExclusive access to TLC Employee Shopping PortalEmployee Assistance ProgramOngoing leadership development and coachingDiscounted health insuranceFree gym membershipNovated leasingWhy Join TLC Healthcare?Be part of a growing, innovative healthcare organisationShape and lead a new acute care platform with executive authorityWork closely with a highly engaged CEO and executive teamMake a lasting impact on healthcare delivery, quality and outcomes#J-18808-Ljbffr