Description
Director of Medical Services (DMS)
St John of God Richmond & Burwood Hospitals
Part Time | Senior Leadership Opportunity
Are you and innovative and strategic medical director looking to make an impact?
St John of God Richmond and Burwood Hospitals are seeking an inspiring Director of Medical Services (DMS) to provide strategic leadership and drive clinical excellence across both mental health facilities.
This is a significant opportunity for an accomplished leader to shape medical services, strengthen clinical governance, and foster a cohesive, patient centred culture.
About Our Hospitals
St John of God Richmond Hospital
Located in northwest Sydney, Richmond is a highly regarded 112 bed specialist mental health facility offering inpatient and outpatient care, psychological support, and rehabilitation programs. It is recognised for delivering compassionate, evidence based care to individuals experiencing mental health challenges.
St John of God Burwood Hospital
Situated in Sydney’s inner west, Burwood is an 85-bed facility providing both acute and long-term mental health care. The hospital is known for its integrated therapeutic programs and comprehensive support for individuals with complex mental health conditions.
Together, these two sites play a vital role in delivering high-quality mental health services within the St John of God Health Care network.
Requirements
The Opportunity
In this senior leadership role, you will lead a dedicated medical team and uphold our Mission, Vision, and Values while demonstrating integrity, professionalism, and compassionate care.
Key Responsibilities
Provide strong clinical leadership to ensure the highest standards of medical practice.
Develop and implement strategic plans for medical services and clinical governance.
Foster a culture of excellence, teamwork, and cross disciplinary collaboration.
Lead quality and clinical risk management programs to enhance patient safety.
Represent the hospitals in industry forums and stakeholder engagements.
Uphold the Ethical Standards of Catholic Health Care.
About You
You will hold Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP) and bring:
A proven track record of clinical leadership within acute healthcare settings.
Expertise in clinical governance, risk management, and quality improvement.
The ability to drive excellent patient outcomes, operational efficiency, and service satisfaction.
Demonstrated experience in change management and stakeholder engagement.
Strong influencing skills and the ability to cultivate a values driven, service oriented culture.
A focus on innovation, stewardship, and productivity enhancements across services.
As a valued member of the hospital leadership team, you will apply sound quality and clinical risk management principles across both Richmond and Burwood hospitals.
We can offer you
A flexible parttime appointment that allows you to maintain your Specialist VMO commitments on other days. This role includes generous remuneration, comprehensive employee benefits, and the opportunity to contribute to a values driven organisation committed to delivering exceptional patient care.
Enquiries
For a confidential discussion, please contact:
Megan Roodenburg
Executive Support & Medical Governance Coordinator
02 4570 6165
