Employment Type: Contract
Location: Canberra, ACT
Application Close Date: 17/12/2025

• Senior medical leadership role at a pivotal stage of transformation within a major health service
• Shape medical governance, workforce culture and clinical accountability at an executive level
• Live and work in a city known for short commutes, high-quality schools and a relaxed, outdoor lifestyle

The Opportunity

Canberra Health Services (CHS) is seeking an experienced and collaborative medical leader to serve as Director of Medical Services (DMS) at North Canberra Hospital (NCH). CHS provides acute, sub-acute, primary and community-based services across the ACT and surrounding region. North Canberra Hospital is a Level 4 general hospital delivering medical, surgical, maternity and palliative care services.

This is a highly attractive opportunity for a capable medical administrator to build visibility, influence service performance, and strengthen medical workforce culture in a jurisdiction that is progressing through a significant and ambitious period of transformation, including ongoing alignment between NCH and Canberra Hospital, modernisation of clinical governance frameworks, and continued enhancement of the Territory’s Digital Health Record. The DMS will join a supportive and collegial leadership team dedicated to quality, workforce capability and operational excellence.

Canberra offers an enviable balance of professional opportunity and lifestyle — with short commutes, access to nature, excellent schools and a vibrant arts and dining culture.

The Role

Reporting to the General Manager of North Canberra Hospital the DMS provides professional and strategic leadership across NCH. The role is responsible for clinical governance, workforce management, quality and safety, budget oversight and strategic planning for medical services.

The DMS will lead initiatives that strengthen clinical performance and accountability, foster innovation, and ensure safe, high-quality, person-centred care. A key focus will be building alignment across the CHS network, contributing to the development of frameworks, plans and standards that ensure professional excellence and sustainable health service delivery.

This is a hands-on, highly relational role requiring consistent visibility, contemporary leadership and a capacity to positively influence and engage with all medical staff.

The Candidate

The ideal candidate will be eligible for appointment as a Staff Specialist or Senior Staff Specialist in the ACT. They will demonstrate substantial leadership and operational management experience within a health service, with a deep understanding of safety and quality systems, clinical governance, and workforce planning. Strong communication, political acumen, and the ability to engage collaboratively across executive, clinical and industrial contexts will be essential. Desirable qualifications include postgraduate studies in health or business administration and Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Medical Administrators (FRACMA).

For a confidential discussion, please get in touch with:

Janine Hammat

HG Principal Consultant

M. +61 (0)488 555 858 | E. jhammat@hardygroupintl.com

How to Apply

Access the Candidate Information Pack and submit your application via the HG (HardyGroup) website.

The closing date for applications is Wednesday, 17 December 2025

The reference number to include in your application is H25_5311