Chief Medical Officer, Mercy Health

Working closely with executive leaders, clinicians and operational teams, the CMO will lead organisation-wide medical governance and patient safety frameworks, oversee medical workforce planning, credentialing and professional development, and drive service improvement initiatives aligned with best-practice healthcare delivery. The role will also provide strategic advice to the Executive and Board on clinical risk, accreditation, healthcare policy and emerging sector trends, while building strong partnerships with clinicians, universities, professional bodies and healthcare networks to support innovation, education and excellence in patient-centred care.

About Mercy Health

Mercy Health is a Catholic organisation grounded in a 2,000-year tradition of caring for others. Founded by the Sisters of Mercy, Mercy Health now provides acute and sub-acute hospital care, aged care, mental health programs, maternity and specialist women’s health services, early parenting services, home care services and health worker training and development. Our people are the foundation of Mercy Health. For over a century, the incredible teams have provided care for people at every age and every stage of life. With over 10,000 dedicated, compassionate people, we’re offering more services than ever before and ensuring better outcomes for our patients, clients and communities.

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Mission and Values

Our mission - together we witness God’s mercy and strive for justice in the delivery of compassionate care to our communities - is at the heart of all that we do. It is supported by our values, the behaviours we aspire to demonstrate every day in our quest to care for those in need.

Our values of compassion, hospitality, respect, innovation, stewardship and teamwork guide us in all that we do. They reflect the key behaviours that guide our interactions with each other and everyone we serve.

Ref nr: Please use this reference number when applying: A041779
Application deadline: Wednesday 17th June 2026
Please send us your application as soon as possible as we are continuously assessing candidates for this assignment.
All applications must include the following information so the panel can assess your suitability:
• Your current CV or resume;
• A covering letter (1 - 2 pages) informing the panel of your motivations and relevant experience for this position.