EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
MEDICAL SERVICES
NORTH METROPOLITAN HEALTH SERVICE (NMHS)
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Executive Summary
- Lead as Principal Medical Officer for one of Western Australia’s largest and most complex health services, shaping clinical excellence at scale.
- Influence system-wide medical practice, workforce strategy and clinical governance across tertiary and secondary hospital settings.
- Drive innovation, research and digital transformation to improve patient outcomes and service sustainability.
- Contribute at executive level while living and working in Perth, offering an exceptional blend of professional opportunity and lifestyle.
THE OPPORTUNITY
North Metropolitan Health Service (NMHS) provides timely access to high-quality health care, embracing acknowledged best practice to deliver improved clinical outcomes in the face of rising challenges for all healthcare providers. The NMHS comprises a mix of tertiary, specialist, and generalist hospitals. Our north metropolitan catchment area covers almost 1000 square kilometres. Our population represents about 28 per cent of Western Australia’s total and is projected to grow to more than 0.9 million by 2031.
We are seeking an outstanding clinical leader for the role of Executive Director Medical Services at North Metropolitan Health Service (NMHS).
This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of medical services across NMHS.
As Executive Director Medical Services, you will lead the design and commissioning of a new organisation-wide structure and service model for medical services across the NMHS.
THE ROLE
In this role, you will:
- Lead the development and implementation of a contemporary, organisation‑wide medical services model, integrating services across multiple sites.
- Provide NMHS‑wide clinical leadership and professional stewardship for medical practice, standards and performance.
- Lead innovation in models of care, including digital health and new service delivery approaches.
- Provide strong, visible leadership to multidisciplinary clinical and operational teams to support safe, high-quality care.
- Partner with key stakeholders, including the clinical leaders, the Chief Medical Officer, and government and non-government agencies to support coordinated, high-quality care.
- Provide expert strategic advice to the Chief Executive and NMHS Board on medical services, workforce and clinical priorities.
APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS
To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:
- Extensive executive leadership experience in medical services, clinical governance, and medical workforce strategy within a large and complex health service.
- A proven ability to lead organisation-wide reform, service redesign and change management initiatives that improve patient, workforce, and organisational outcomes.
- Experience influencing and engaging senior clinicians, executive leaders, boards, universities, colleges, and government stakeholders.
- A strong track record in fostering clinical excellence through workforce development, education, research, and innovation.
- Eligibility for registration as a Medical Practitioner in Australia and a relevant specialist fellowship (RACMA or equivalent highly regarded), together with the integrity and judgement expected of a senior executive leader.
HOW TO APPLY
The closing date for applications is Monday, 10 August 2026.
For a confidential discussion about the position, please contact:
Sarah Buckler
HardyGroup Principal Consultant
HardyGroup
M. +61 (0)429 486 740
E. sbuckler@hardygroupintl.com
Alternatively, you can book a confidential discussion with:
Lynette Taylor
HardyGroup Executive Director, Search and Recruitment
HardyGroup
NORTH METROPOLITAN HEALTH SERVICE (NMHS)
About us
North Metropolitan Health Service (NMHS) is one of the largest health services in Western Australia, with three tertiary hospitals and two secondary hospitals, including:
- Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital
- King Edward Memorial Hospital
- Graylands Hospital
- Osborne Park Hospital
- Joondalup Health Campus.
Our highly skilled workforce includes more than 14,000 people dedicated to delivering sustainable, quality-health services.
We deliver a comprehensive range of adult specialist medical, surgical, mental health and obstetric services. Additionally, we offer a range of statewide and specialised multidisciplinary services from our hospital and clinic sites to people living across Western Australia, including:
- Dental Health Services
- Public Health
- State Forensics Mental Health Service
- BreastScreen WA
- Sexual Assault Resource Centre
- Cancer Network WA
- Genetic Health WA
Our medical research and education programs are well-renowned and support ongoing innovations in the treatment and care we provide. To support research, we collaborate with various partners to advance medical science and improve patient care.
Our values
In July 2024 the North Metropolitan Health Service Strategic Plan: Unleashing our Potential 2024 to 2027 (PDF) was launched.
The plan sets out our ambition and intent to be ‘a transformative leader, shaping the future of health care’. It reflects our collective aspirations and sets out our agenda for the next three years and beyond.
The strategic plan identifies six strategic objectives:
- Driving excellence
- Partnering with our communities
- Advancing health equity and access
- Becoming the best place to work
- Building a sustainable future
- Embracing innovation and research
The plan has been developed following an extensive consultation process with people across NMHS and our community.
The 2024-25 Annual Report (PDF) showcases our performance and achievements over the past financial year and provides insight into the breadth of services we deliver across Western Australia.
This report highlights the expertise, care, passion and innovation of our people, and the strategic programs underway to ensure our services meet the needs of our communities - today and into the future.
It also shows how we are meeting our strategic objectives and our vision of becoming a transformative leader, shaping the future of healthcare as well our continued focus on enhancing our services, delivering clinical excellence and providing a positive patient experience.
2025 At a Glance
NMHS - One team, many dreams
Role Specification
The Executive Director Medical Services (EDMS) is the Principal Medical Officer for the North Metropolitan Health Service (NMHS).
Provides NMHS-wide professional stewardship and strategic leadership for medical services, including clinical governance, standards of medical practice, workforce sustainability, education, training and research.
Provides expert advice to the Chief Executive, NMHS Executive and the NMHS Board in relation to the delivery of medical services across NMHS.
Develops, enables, and supports a medical culture aligned to NMHS values that promotes clinical excellence through education, professional development, research, and evidence-based practice.
Champions the adoption of digital health technologies and innovative models of care to improve patient care outcomes.
1. Strategic Leadership and Accountability
- Provide strategic leadership and executive oversight of medical services, workforce, education, research governance and clinical standards, ensuring alignment with organisational objectives, regulatory requirements and emerging healthcare priorities.
- Advise the Chief Executive, Board and executive leaders on clinical and workforce matters, while leading medical workforce strategy, research and innovation, digital transformation, risk management and organisational change initiatives across NMHS.
2. Communication, Consultation and Engagement
- Build and maintain influential relationships with clinicians, executives, regulators, academic institutions, professional bodies and community partners to advance NMHS strategic priorities and medical excellence.
- Lead medical workforce engagement, collaboration and representation across NMHS and external forums, promoting integrated clinical governance, service reform, innovation and high professional standards.
3. Role Specific Responsibilities
- Provide organisation-wide clinical leadership for medical practice, workforce standards, credentialing, scope of practice and clinical governance, ensuring safe, high-quality and accountable care.
- Lead clinical service planning, medical workforce transformation, teaching and research excellence, while overseeing governance, accreditation, ethics and medico-legal compliance requirements.
4. NMHS Values: Care, Respect, Innovation, Teamwork, Integrity
- Demonstrate and promote the NMHS values of Care, Respect, Innovation, Teamwork and Integrity in all leadership, decision-making and professional interactions.
5. NMHS Governance, Safety and Quality Requirements
- Foster a safe, inclusive and high-performing workplace through effective leadership, staff development, performance management and compliance with legislative, policy and governance requirements.
- Champion consumer safety, quality improvement and clinical excellence, ensuring services meet recognised safety, quality and accreditation standards.
6. Other Duties
- Undertake additional duties and responsibilities as directed.
A more detailed description of key accountabilities can be found in the role description.
Key Applicant Requirements
- Extensive executive leadership experience in medical services, clinical governance, and medical workforce strategy within a large and complex health service.
- A proven ability to lead organisation-wide reform, service redesign and change management initiatives that improve patient, workforce, and organisational outcomes.
- Experience influencing and engaging senior clinicians, executive leaders, boards, universities, colleges, and government stakeholders.
- A strong track record in fostering clinical excellence through workforce development, education, research, and innovation.
- Eligibility for registration as a Medical Practitioner in Australia and a relevant specialist fellowship (RACMA or equivalent highly regarded), together with the integrity and judgement expected of a senior executive leader.
Desirable Selection Criteria/Qualifications
- Tertiary qualification in health management at Master’s level or equivalent.
- Tertiary qualifications in management.
Reports to: Chief Executive
Positions Under Direct Supervision: Specific positions to be confirmed
FTE (entity): 10,595
FTE (role): TBD, anticipate ~200 (direct & indirect FTE)
MP Year 1–9: $412,161 – $523,436 per annum*
*(Full-time renumeration is inclusive of base salary between $333,305 – $432,658, professional development allowance of $34,696 and 12% employer contributed superannuation)
Location: Perth
Classification: Health Executive Medical Practitioner
Directorate: North Metropolitan Health Service
Division: Medical Services
The leadership context for this role is: Executive Leader.
Budget (entity): $3.2B
Budget (role): TBC
Appointment Prerequisites
Appointment is subject to:
- Evidence of registration by the Medical Board of Australia must be provided prior to commencement.
- Provision of the minimum identity proofing requirements.
- Successful Criminal Record Screening Clearance.
- Successful Pre-Employment Integrity Check.
- Successful Pre-Employment Health Assessment.
The closing date for applications is 4pm (AWST), Monday, 10 August 2026.
The closing date and time are system‑generated. Any submissions after or on, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be accepted.
The reference number to include in your application is H26_5536.
Note: Please Apply Online Directly Using the Apply Now Link (through the WA government recruitment system).
Your application must include:
- Cover letter (maximum three (3) pages) outlining your interest in the role
- Statement against the key Applicant Requirements listed in this advertisement
- Curriculum Vitae (CV) detailing your experience and achievements relevant to the role (refer to the attached job description form)
- Referees – the names and contact details of two (2) referees, including at least one (1) current or recent direct line manager or supervisor. (You will be contacted to confirm referee details before any contact is made.)
These documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Please ensure you allow enough time to complete the online application process as you will be required to answer various questions and attach your documentation.
If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.
For a confidential discussion, please contact:
Ms Sarah Buckler PSM
HardyGroup Principal Consultant
M. +61 (0)429 486 740
E. sbuckler@hardygroupintl.com
Lynette Taylor
HG Executive Director, Search and Recruitment
M. +61 (0)431 293 861
E. ltaylor@hardygroupintl.com
Living and Working in Perth
Perth sits at the heart of Greater Perth, home to around 2.6 million people—over three-quarters of Western Australia’s population. With continued growth expected, the city is projected to reach nearly 3 million residents by the early 2030s and around 3.5 million by 2050, cementing its place as one of Australia’s major capital cities.
A City of Opportunity and Lifestyle
As Australia’s sunniest capital, Perth offers an unbeatable combination of career opportunities and laid-back living. With around 3,000 hours of sunshine each year, it’s easy to embrace an outdoor lifestyle while still enjoying all the benefits of a modern, thriving city.
Perth’s cultural scene is growing rapidly, with a dynamic mix of small bars, live music venues, art galleries, and street art precincts. The city is known for its creative dining experiences, from casual eateries to award-winning restaurants showcasing fresh local produce and world-class Western Australian wines.
Neighbourhoods like Northbridge, Fremantle and Mount Lawley are buzzing with nightlife, cafés, and events, making it easy to meet people and build a social network.
Urban Energy Meets Natural Beauty
Perth is a city where urban life and nature blend seamlessly. Within minutes, you can swap the office for ocean views or leafy parklands. The city boasts 19 stunning beaches—from the iconic white sands of Cottesloe to the surf-friendly waves of Scarborough—all within easy reach of the CBD.
Set along the Swan River, Perth’s natural beauty is one of its defining features. Kings Park and Botanic Garden, one of the world’s largest inner-city parks, offers more than 400 hectares of bushland, walking trails, and panoramic views over the skyline. It’s the perfect place to relax, explore Indigenous culture, or take in vibrant wildflowers during spring.
Getting Around and Staying Connected
Perth is one of the most accessible cities in Australia. The airport is located just 20 minutes from the CBD, with regular domestic and international flights connecting Perth to major cities and regional hubs.
Public transport is reliable and straightforward, with trains, buses, and ferries linking the city to outer suburbs and coastal areas. Many locals also choose to drive, with relatively easy traffic compared to larger cities like Sydney and Melbourne.
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