Acting Director Clinical Services
Acting Director Clinical Services
(Fixed Term – 10 months)
- Join our friendly team at Hesse and enjoy the benefits of a small rural health service
- Executive role helping to deliver compassionate, high quality aged care
- Thrive in a supportive, friendly, and values-driven workplace
About Hesse Rural Health
Hesse is committed to leading health and wellbeing by providing best practice health, aged care and community services to enable the wellbeing of our community. At the heart of Hesse is our staff, with person-centred care for all stakeholders being central to all decision-making. As an innovative rural health service, Hesse provides acute, aged and community-based services across parts of the municipalities of Colac Otway, Golden Plains and the Surf Coast.
About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity for a Registered Nurse with high level people management, leadership and advanced communication skills to join our team as the Acting Director of Clinical Services (DClinS). The position is available from December 2025 through until October 2026.
The DClinS is accountable for the effective leadership and management of clinical services across the main Winchelsea campus which incorporates: Acute Hospital Service – 3 beds, an Urgent Care Centre and Residential Aged Care - 56 beds.
This position is an active member of the Executive team and shares in the responsibility for providing leadership across the organisation. The role works closely with all other members of the Executive to build clear strategic directions and achieve overall efficient and effective integrated service delivery.
The DClinS must have a background of clinical expertise, act as a mentor and role model and facilitate development of clinical and administrative skills in all staff placed under their responsibility. The role has a focus on quality systems-based management and person-centred care, ensuring continual quality improvement to maximise consumer satisfaction and ensure best practice and optimisation of clinical outcomes.
Interested applicants must demonstrate that they can meet the following key selection criteria from the Position Description:
- Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent.
- Nursing Registration with APHRA.
- Post graduate qualifications in management or advanced clinical practice.
- Nursing management experience at Director, Executive or similar in the provision of acute, aged residential or within other relevant clinical settings.
- Commitment to consumer centred models of practice.
- Advanced management and leadership skills.
- Demonstrated understanding of rural health service provision.
- Current Victorian Driver’s Licence.
About the Culture
Committed to leading health & wellbeing for our regional community. Make a direct and significant impact on the health and well-being of a close-knit community - within their home or in our aged care facility. Hesse has roles available across Golden Plains Shire, Colac Otway Shire and the Surf Coast Shire.
Hesse Rural Health Benefits
- Professional Growth Opportunities - We take pride in providing professional development opportunities for career advancement. Whether through continuing education, leadership opportunities, you can continue to grow and advance in your career whilst serving the need of our community.
- Community Engagement - Our small rural health service encourages you to be actively involved in community health education initiatives and preventative care. You become an integral part of the community, forging meaningful connections among residents.
- Team Collaboration -At Hesse, we often work closely together as part of a tight knit team. Collaboration among all staff is essential for delivery comprehensive care to our age care residents, patients and community.
- Amazing Destination -Nestled in the picturesque countryside of the Surf Coast Shire, Winchelsea & Bannockburn offers a stunning natural scenery, relaxed lifestyle and did we mention only 30 minutes to the Great Ocean Road, 35 minutes into Geelong and 27 minutes to Colac. Not only does Winchelsea and surrounds offer affordable housing, essential amenities and less traffic congestion, making it an ideal place to live, work and thrive.
Diversity & 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.
We are also proud to be Totally Smoke Free.
If you need assistance with your application for this role, please email the People and Culture recruitment@hesse.vic.gov.au with your preferred contact method and details, and we will get in touch with you. Please note we do not accept resumes via email.
Contact: Kate Lockhart, EA to CEO
Email: ceo@hesse.vic.gov.au
Phone: 03 5267 1200
Applications close: 6 October 2025