Program Medical Director, Surgery & Anaesthesia (Monash Health)and Professor and Head, Department of Surgery (Monash University)
Program Medical Director, Surgery & Anaesthesia (Monash Health)
& Professor and Head, Department of Surgery (Monash University)
Clayton, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
This is a significant joint clinical and academic leadership opportunity to shape the future of Surgery and Anaesthesia across Monash Health and Monash University.
The successful candidate will provide senior medical leadership across Monash Health’s Surgery and Anaesthesia Program while leading the academic direction of Surgery at Monash University. The role will drive excellence in quality and safety, clinical performance, workforce and culture, while advancing clinical innovation, service reform and new models of care. Applications are welcomed from suitably qualified senior clinical leaders from either a surgical or anaesthesia background, with the experience and standing to lead across the Surgery and Anaesthesia Program.
A key priority will be to strengthen the connection between clinical and academic Surgery, harnessing the considerable expertise and innovation across the clinical program to accelerate research growth, translational impact and academic development.
About Monash Health
Monash Health is Victoria’s largest and most comprehensive health service. For more than 170 years, Monash Health and its predecessors have provided safe, high-quality healthcare for people at every life stage.
With 25,500 employees, Monash Health provides care to communities across south-eastern metropolitan Melbourne and rural Victoria through more than 40 locations, telehealth, community services and care in people’s homes.
About Monash University
Monash University, Australia’s largest university, is a university of transformation, progress and optimism. Our people are our most valued asset, with our academics among the best in the world and our professional staff revolutionising the way we operate as an organisation. For more information about our university and our exciting future, please visit www.monash.edu.
The Department of Surgery sits within the School of Clinical Sciences at Monash Health, Monash University’s largest clinical school. The Department has teaching and research activity across the surgical specialties and provides an important platform for strengthening research capability, education and translational impact in partnership with Monash Health.
Living in Melbourne
When you join Monash, you become part of a community thriving at the heart of one of the world’s most liveable cities. Based in Melbourne — Australia’s cultural capital — Monash is proud to call home a city renowned for its vibrancy, creativity, safety and lifestyle.
With a population of more than five million people, Melbourne is a cosmopolitan city, known for its cultural diversity – where more than 200 languages are spoken and global perspectives shape everyday life. From vibrant laneway cafés and captivating street art to world-class galleries, shopping, live music and sport – including our own Australian Football League – Melbourne offers something for everyone, whether your passions lie in food, fashion, sport, nature or the arts.
As one of the southern hemisphere’s most significant cultural, business and recreational centres, Melbourne boasts a year-round calendar of international events including the Australian Open, the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix, the Melbourne Cup Carnival, the Boxing Day Test, the Melbourne International Comedy Festival and the Melbourne International Film Festival.
Greater Melbourne extends far beyond the city’s skyline. Just a short drive from the city centre, you’ll find breath taking natural escapes that showcase Victoria’s beauty and biodiversity. The Mornington Peninsula is famed for its wineries, coastal trails and thermal hot springs. To the east, the Dandenong Ranges offer misty forests, charming villages and the Puffing Billy Railway. Phillip Island is a haven for wildlife, including its world-renowned Penguin Parade. Across the bay, the Bellarine Peninsula and the historic town of Queenscliff offer coastal charm and culinary delights. Further afield, regional Victoria presents sweeping coastlines, alpine landscapes and serene lakes — perfect for weekend getaways and year-round exploration.
Explore all the amazing things that life in Melbourne and Victoria has to offer:
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Ref #: Please use this reference number when applying: A042421
Application deadline: Monday 12th 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.
Applications close Monday 12th October 2026
