Reference Number: 1475
Job Title: Chief Medical Officer
Employment Type: Fixed-Term Full Time
Hours per Fortnight: 76
Location: Shepparton
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About GV Health:
GV Health serves a broad community through its acute, subacute, mental health, aged care, primary health, and community services, aiming to enhance health outcomes for the Goulburn Sub-Region within the Hume Region. With their CREATE values guiding their mission, GV Health is dedicated to delivering quality healthcare that meets the evolving needs of the community.
Goulburn Valley Health services a broad catchment area of approximately 120,000 people and are the largest permanent employer in the region with over 3,000 employees spread across their five sites with main campuses located at Shepparton, Tatura, Euroa and Rushworth. With the current GV Health redevelopment to be completed in late 2024 and further capital projects underway, this is an opportune time to join this high-quality and growing regional health service where recent innovations are transforming patient care and empowering their people.
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Chief Medical Officer (CMO) – Goulburn Valley Health
* Strategic leadership opportunity
* Collaborative and supportive organisation
* Rural lifestyle with all the big city facilities
Are you a visionary leader of clinical excellence, committed to transforming healthcare outcomes?
Goulburn Valley (GV) Health, a prominent regional public hospital and health service in Victoria’s Hume Region, seeks an experienced Chief Medical Officer (CMO) to join its executive team and champion safety and quality in healthcare across a diverse network of campuses, with the main hub in Shepparton. Be part of a positive culture focused on professional growth and community impact.
Role Overview
Reporting directly to the Chief Executive, the CMO will provide professional leadership for GV Health’s medical workforce. Key responsibilities include:
* Clinical Governance: Overseeing credentialing, scope of practice, and risk management processes.
* Strategic Leadership: Collaborating with executive leaders to drive quality improvement and operational initiatives.
* Medical Workforce Development: Guiding education, training, and recruitment for medical staff.
* Regional Collaboration: Building partnerships with healthcare and educational institutions within the Hume Region.
What We’re Looking For
The successful candidate will be a Registered Medical Practitioner with postgraduate qualifications (e.g., FRACMA, MBA) and demonstrated experience in healthcare leadership, particularly within clinical governance and service delivery. Key skills include:
* Medical workforce leadership and development.
* Strong understanding of clinical service planning and policy development.
* Proven track record in leading accreditation and quality improvement processes.
* Exceptional people management and cultural change leadership.
* Ability to collaborate and build partnerships across disciplines and sectors.
Position Description: Click Here
If qualifications are a requirement for this position, please attach a copy in support of your application. Qualification requirements are outlined in the Position Description under 'Key Selection Criteria'
Why work at GV Health?
This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of healthcare in the Hume Region. GV Health offers a dynamic and supportive work environment committed to compassion, respect, and excellence. If you are driven to make a meaningful impact and lead GV Health’s medical workforce, we want to hear from you.
* Free Community Connector Program to personally welcome and connect you to our wonderful community
* Generous salary packaging, subsidised staff parking and discounted leisure memberships
* Flexible work practices and options to purchase additional leave to support work/life balance
* Paid parental leave
* Professional development and study leave to help reach your learning and career goals
* A confidential employee assistance program (EAP) for you and your loved ones
* Social club membership offering a range of events, functions and local community discounts
* Our CREATE Outstanding monthly, bi-monthly and annual reward and recognition program
GV Health is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged. GV Health has zero tolerance of abuse, bullying and harassment and discrimination in all forms, and is committed to the safety, protection and wellbeing of all children.
Pre-employment screening checks may be required, including but not limited to; Working with Children's Check (WWCC), National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Screening, International and National Police Checks, Aged Care Statutory Declaration, Visas and valid working rights in Australia, immunisations as mandated by Department of Health. Further details of pre-employment requirements are provided in the Position Description and to successful candidates, or upon request.
GV Health reserves the right to vary pre-employment screening from time to time and as directed by legislation and operational requirements.