Interim Director Urgent Care Services
Employment Type - Temporary Part Time
Hours per fortnight - 40
Job Category - Interim Director Urgent Care Services
Req Id - 5133
Interim Director – Urgent Care Services
Part time, 12-20 hours per week (Clinical + Management)
Are you an experienced Senior Medical Officer ready to lead a dynamic and evolving urgent care service in a rural health setting? Do you thrive on driving clinical excellence, supporting multidisciplinary teams, and shaping future models of care? Then this role may be of interest!
We are seeking a passionate and capable Interim Director – Urgent Care Services to lead the implementation of Colac Area Health’s medical model trial and guide the future of urgent and emergency care in our region. Reporting clinically to the Clinical Director Medical Services and professionally to the Executive Director Medical Services, this inaugural leadership role will have both clinical and strategic responsibilities.
You will be responsible for the clinical governance and day-to-day oversight of Colac Area Health’s Urgent Care Services, including the Short Stay Unit and Emergency response functions. Working in partnership with the established nursing and management teams, you will ensure high-quality, patient-centred care and contribute to the long-term development of a sustainable and safe service model.
Your role will include participating in clinical shifts and actively leading the clinical team, while also supporting senior and junior medical staff in a mentoring and supervisory capacity.
As our ideal candidate you would have:
- Current general and unconditional AHPRA registration (no undertakings, conditions or reprimands).
- Fellowship with RACGP, ACRRM, ACEM, or RNZCUC with demonstrated ability to deliver specialist-level services.
- Minimum 3 years of recent experience in a Senior Medical Officer role within an Emergency Department or Urgent Care setting, with confidence to manage the department independently.
- Proven leadership experience within multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Experience in supervision and support of medical staff across all levels.
- Current Basic Life Support and Advanced Life Support certification.
- Eligibility and availability to undertake Senior Medical Officer shifts within CAH’s Urgent Care Services.
Benefits and Perks:
- Professional development support
- Flexible part-time structure
- Leadership opportunity within a supportive and growing health service
- Salary packaging including novated leasing
- Relocation and/or accommodation support available
About Us
Colac Area Health (CAH) is a unique integrated health service comprising of over 500 employees, providing Acute Care, Aged Care, Community and Allied Health Services to a catchment population of approximately 30 000. Situated in the Colac Otway Shire, one of the most picturesque Victorian municipalities that provides city conveniences with a country charm.
As an organisation, we celebrate our diversity and welcome all people regardless of ethnicity, faith, age, disability, culture, language, gender identity or sexual orientation. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders as Australia’s First Peoples and as the traditional owners and custodians of the land on which we work. We pledge to provide inclusive and non-discriminatory services.
For further information please contact Marita McIntosh – Medical Workforce Coordinator on 5232 5505 or email: hmorostering@cah.vic.gov.au
For further information on CAH: https://peopleplus.swarh.vic.gov.au/CAH
How to Apply
Please submit your application via: https://peopleplus.swarh.vic.gov.au/CAH
Your application must include:
- A cover letter explaining your interest in the role, your career goals, and what you bring to our team
- A current CV
- Two consultant references
Applications are now open and will close Monday 7th July 2025.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received and applicants may be contacted for interview prior to the closing date. Shortlisted applicants will be advised by email only if they have been successful in proceeding to interviews.
Diversity and Inclusion
We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion. We celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and talents of our team members, fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and respected.
Our commitment to diversity strengthens our ability to provide compassionate and equitable care to all individuals, regardless of their backgrounds, abilities and identities.
We are committed to providing positive employment opportunities and a workplace that promotes wellbeing, and we welcome and encourage applications from those who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
We actively encourage individuals with disabilities and diverse backgrounds and identities to apply for our positions. Should you require any reasonable adjustments or support during the recruitment process, we are here to assist you every step of the way.
We are committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click here for further information on the Victorian Government’s Child Safe Standards.
This role requires you to provide evidence of a 2025 influenza vaccination