Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Heidelberg, VIC
Application Close Date: 6/02/2026

Mercy Hospital for Women (MHW) is seeking an experienced and dynamic Director Medical Services join our team. This rare opportunity will allow you to be a pivotal part of team leading the management and strategic growth of Mercy Hospital for Women.

About the Role

The Director of Medical Services is responsible for the provision of expert clinical governance and leadership in the strategic and operational management of medical services and medical workforce at Mercy Hospital for Women.

The position is physically based at Mercy Hospital for Women, Heidelberg, Victoria.

The position will:

• Contribute to the overall leadership and management of Mercy Hospital for Women.
• Support the development and implementation of future goals, ensuring patients experience the best possible care whilst staff work in a safe, healthy and culturally sensitive environment.
• Work collaboratively with the Executive Director of Mercy Hospital for Women to provide contemporary, high quality and accessible services across the site within the scope of practice and service plan for the site.
• Support the Clinical Directors/Directors, Unit Managers and clinicians to develop systems and processes to ensure safe and high-quality patient care, which will drive continual quality improvement for patient satisfaction and staff wellbeing within our service.
• Manage the operational, financial, human and information resources within the program in consultation with the Executive Director and the broader Executive team.

The position reports to:

• Executive Director, Mercy Hospital for Women (operationally)
• Chief Medical Officer (professionally)

Direct reports to the position include:

• Clinical Medical Director
• Clinical Directors/Directors of Obstetrics, Gynaecology, Neonatology, Emergency, Anaesthesia, Perinatal Medicine, and Medical Imaging

About You

You will have:

• Registration with AHPRA as a Medical Practitioner.
• Postgraduate qualification (or working towards) in health services, business administration, or management.
• Extensive experience in health service management and medical leadership.
• Proven ability to manage clinical and non-clinical matters in a hospital setting.
• Fellowship of RACMA (desirable).
• Experience in women’s and newborn services (desirable).

About Us

Mercy Hospital for Women is a fully accredited Level 6 Public Specialist Teaching Hospital providing both public and private patient care through maternity services, neonatology and paediatrics, perioperative services, gynaecology, women’s health and associated health, support and diagnostic services. We are a major teaching hospital and specialist referral centre with the medical, nursing, midwifery and allied health expertise to treat the most complex obstetric, neonatal and gynaecological cases.

Mercy Hospital for Women is part of Mercy Health, which is a Catholic healthcare organisation grounded in over a century of caring for others. Founded by the Sisters of Mercy, Mercy Health is made up of more than 10,000 people who provide acute and subacute hospital care, aged care, mental health programs, maternity and specialist women’s health services, early parenting services, home care services and health worker training and development.

Where there’s life, there’s Mercy.

Where there’s care, there’s You.

Why Mercy Health?

We’ve been supporting people for over 100 years. Now, we’re taking all that we have and making it even better. It’s about investing in our people and our cultures to create positive experiences and opportunities for all.

Here are some things you’ll love about working with us:

100+ years of caring …

We’re a cornerstone of the communities we serve, and as part of Mercy Health, the vital work you do here will always be needed. That means career stability and so much opportunity to build your rewarding future with us.

A team of 10,000 hearts …

A career in healthcare and human services isn’t always easy, and it takes true heart. Here, you’ll join a team of over 10,000 dedicated people who carry on and support each other, whatever comes their way.

Countless moments and lives …

As part of Mercy Health, you’ll be right at the heart of our impact. By improving the health outcomes of parents and babies through outstanding patient care, you’ll know that every moment you spend here truly matters.

… And so much more to come.

We’re on a journey to keep growing our organisation and impact for the next 100 years. We have the leadership, the scale, the heart and the vision for the future. Let’s achieve it together.

You’ll also enjoy a range of other benefits:

• Develop and expand your skills, knowledge and impact across the scope of practice.
• Advance your career with ongoing professional development opportunities and educational resources in a supportive environment.
• Find a better balance with a flexible rostering.
• Make the most of your pay with our generous salary packaging options.
• Save big with access to a range of retail discounts across financial, healthcare, travel and other services.
• Live, work and feel your best with our health and wellbeing programs including an Employee Assistance Program and Fitness Passport for you and your family. If you have an existing Fitness Passport, you can easily transfer it to Mercy Health.
• A Candidate Information Pack and Position Description are available on request from the Medical Workforce Unit (medicalworkforceunit@mercy.com.au).
• If you have any questions or require any adjustments to ensure a fair and equitable interview and selection process, please contact us on the details below.

Contact Details

For more information please contact Ms Tanya Darrer, Executive Director, Mercy Hospital for Women by email TDarrer@mercy.com.au or please call (03) 8458 4463

Position Summary

• Position: Director Medical Services
• Location: Mercy Hospital for Women, Heidelberg
• Type: Full time, Permanent
• Hours: 76 hours per fortnight
• Application: Click here to apply for the role

Applications close Friday 6 February 2026