Chief Medical Officer/Executive Director Medical Services, The Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital
Chief Medical Officer/Executive Director Medical Services
Melbourne, VIC Australia
The Chief Medical Officer /Executive Director Medical Services (EDMS) is responsible for the development of strategic policies and practice, as well as oversight of professional issues and legislative requirements for medical services across the Eye and Ear. The incumbent will have a key leadership responsibility within the Clinical Governance framework, and oversee the management of medico-legal issues. As a member of the Executive team, the CMO/EDMS will contribute to the wider organisational agenda in the strategic and operational management of the Eye and Ear. Other responsibilities include the leadership of the quality and improvement initiatives undertaken in the organisation, and innovation in clinical models of care.
The CMO/EDMS will be responsible for leading and coordinating an effective change program, with particular emphasis on fostering clinician engagement and leadership.
About the The Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital
The Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital (the Eye and Ear) is Australia’s only specialist eye, ear, nose and throat hospital and has been providing care for the senses for more than 160 years.
The Eye and Ear operate more than 90 outpatient clinics for the diagnosis, monitoring and treatment of vision and hearing loss, alongside a 24-hour emergency eye and ear, nose and throat service. Each year, we provide care for approximately 160,000 outpatients, 45,000 emergency patients and more than 16,000 inpatients.
At the heart of everything we do are our Guiding Principles: Integrity, Inclusive and Accessible Care, Collaboration and Excellence. These principles underpin our commitment to exemplary care and experience, innovation and continuous improvement.
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At the core of everything are our Guiding Principles:
Integrity – We act ethically, accept personal accountability, communicate openly and honestly and treat everyone with trust and respect.
• Inclusive and Accessible Care – We are compassionate, thoughtful and responsive to the needs of our consumers
• Collaboration – We communicate openly, respect diversity of views and skills, and work effectively with partners and in multidisciplinary teams to deliver optimal outcomes
• Excellence – We give our personal best at all times, deliver exemplary care and experience, monitor performance, and seek continuous improvement through innovation
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Ref #: Please use this reference number when applying: A042406
Application deadline: Friday 9th October 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.
Please take note of the reference number found under section “How to apply”. This is needed for us to process any application.
