Chief Medical Officer, The Royal Women's Hospital

About the Royal Women’s Hospital

Founded in 1856 as a place where disadvantaged women could give birth safely and receive proper medical care, the Royal Women’s Hospital is among the oldest and most distinguished women’s hospitals in the world.

For more than 165 years, the Women’s has built its reputation as one of Australia’s most loved and trusted public hospitals by providing exceptional patient care and advocating for better health outcomes for women and girls.

About the role

The Chief Medical Officer is responsible for providing leadership for the coordination, evaluation and continuous improvement of the medical staff to meet standards of practice and patient centered care within the care delivery system.

The Chief Medical Officer is the executive lead in partnership with the Chief Experience Officer and the Chief Operating Officer for medical recruitment and retention strategies including orientation model and continuing medical education, succession planning for key medical leadership positions and performance development and management model for the Women’s. The Chief Medical Officer will act as a role model, mentor, resource and support to other members of their profession.

Useful links & videos

Relevant articles and news

Hospital and Healthcare Magazine: In conversation with CEO Prof Sue Matthews
ABC: Victorian inquiry into women's pain – interview with CEO Prof Sue Matthews and anaesthetist Dr Karin Jones
The Women’s website: The Women’s named the Premier’s Large Health Service of the Year at the 2023 Victorian Public Healthcare Awards
The Project: Roundtable about medical misogyny and women’s pain, featuring CEO Prof Sue Matthews
7 News: Interview with Director of Maternity Services(Medical) on ‘freebirthing’

The Women’s vision and values

The Women’s believes that health equity for all women is more than a vision; it is the essence of who we are and what we do encompassing our values, role and purpose.

The Women’s vision is: Creating healthier futures for women and babies.

Our values are: Courage, Passion, Discovery and Respect.

Please use this reference number when applying: A039575
Application deadline: Monday 25th September 2024.
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.