Director, Monash Children’s Hospital and Professor and Head of Monash Children's, Monash Health & Monash University

Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, Monash Health and the Dean, Sub Faculty of Clinical and Molecular Medicine, Monash University, the successful candidate will provide strategic, clinical and operational leadership of Monash Children’s Hospital while leading the academic direction of child health across Monash University.

The role is responsible for delivering excellence in quality, safety and patient experience, leading a high performing multidisciplinary workforce, and driving research growth, academic excellence and international reputation. The successful candidate will build strong partnerships across health services, research institutes, government and industry, and position Monash Children’s Hospital and the Department of Paediatrics as globally recognised leaders in paediatric care and research.

About Monash Children’s Hospital

Monash Children’s Hospital is one of Victoria’s two tertiary paediatric services. Monash Children's Hospital is located at Monash Health’s Clayton site and provides care across multiple acute and community sites across the network, including at Dandenong and Casey Hospitals. In addition, Monash Children's Hospital also provides a large domiciliary service, Monash Children’s at Home. Monash Children’s Hospital is Australia’s third-largest children’s hospital with 300 beds and is Victoria’s largest provider of neonatal services, and one of two state wide neonatal surgical centres. About Monash Children’s Hospital

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, we provide care to south-eastern metropolitan Melbourne and rural Victoria from over 40 locations, via telehealth, within local communities and 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.

Living in Melbourne

One of the world’s most liveable cities

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 breathtaking 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:

Ref nr: Please use this reference number when applying: A041794
Application deadline: Monday 25th May 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.