Overview
Medical Co-Director – Medical Division – Perth Children’s Hospital & Neonatology. Part time 0.5 FTE (40 hours), fixed term 5 years. Based at Perth Children’s Hospital, WA. Eligibility for registration with the Medical Board of Australia is required, as is a Western Australia Working with Children Check. WA Health policies require criminal records screening and integrity checks as part of the appointment process.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide effective medical leadership in clinical governance, safety, quality improvement, strategic planning, optimal resource allocation and reform, in collaboration with the Medical & Nurse Co-Directors and the Perth Children’s Hospital and Neonatology executive team.
- Mentor and support Heads of Department and foster collaboration across Clinicians and Departments for safe and effective care of patients and families.
- Manage clinical demand, understand workload and workforce pressures, and contribute to growing and sustaining an exceptional workforce.
- Support development of advanced practice nursing roles and junior medical roles to build the next generation of professionals; ensure evidence-based practice and research-driven clinical advancements.
- Ensure safe, high-quality standards of clinical practice and manage clinical and corporate risk, including coordinating education and training for medical staff to meet accreditation standards.
- Provide mentorship and support to staff, promoting a culture of patient safety and family-centred care.
- Ensure business continuity and emergency planning for the division.
- Develop collaborative relationships with key stakeholders across public and private sectors, universities, professional colleges and other health bodies at state and national levels, representing the service unit’s goals positively and effectively.
Ideal Candidate / Qualifications
- Significant experience in professional clinical leadership and management of clinical services within a large, complex, acute health service.
- Eligibility for registration with the Medical Board of Australia.
- Proven ability to lead, collaborate, and navigate complex decision making in a multi-disciplinary environment.
- Commitment to patient safety, family-centred care and advancing clinical care through education and research.
How to Apply
Application via MedCareers – Reference Number. Please include:
- A current resume summarising your experience and how you meet the position requirements.
- Responses to questions related to your experience in an acute tertiary setting, including strategy, workforce development, cross-organisational collaboration, and balancing competing interests in clinical service management.
- Names, emails and contact details of two referees (we will contact you for confirmation before contacting referees).
Further Information
For inquiries: Tony Dolan, Executive Director of PCH & Neonatology at or. For application assistance: Selection criteria are outlined in the attached Job Description Form. The position is subject to WWC Check and other regulatory requirements. Additional information about CAHS and its values is available on request.
About CAHS
The Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS) is the leading paediatric healthcare provider in Western Australia, comprising Community Health, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS), Perth Children’s Hospital and Neonatology. CAHS employs over 6,500 staff and operates across PCH, King Edward Memorial Hospital and more than 170 community clinics. CAHS is committed to Compassion, Collaboration, Equity, Respect, Excellence and Accountability, and to Aboriginal workforce initiatives and diversity.
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📌 Medical Co-Director - Medical Division - Perth Children's Hospital & Neonatology
🏢 Child and Adolescent Health Service
📍 Perth