Closing Date: 24th September 2026

Albury Wodonga Health (AWH) is seeking an exceptional Clinical Lead to guide our Acute Community Intervention Service (ACIS). This dynamic, multidisciplinary team provides rapid, community-based mental health support to people experiencing acute psychological distress across our border community. Combine your advanced clinical expertise with system-wide leadership in a role that makes a genuine difference.

About The Role

Albury Wodonga Health (AWH) is seeking an exceptional Clinical Lead to guide our Acute Community Intervention Service (ACIS). This dynamic, multidisciplinary team provides rapid, community-based mental health support to people experiencing acute psychological distress across our border community. Combine your advanced clinical expertise with system-wide leadership in a role that makes a genuine difference.

Classification: RPN 4; Social Work Grade 4; Occupational Therapist Grade 4, Clinical Psychologist Grade 3

We are actively seeking candidates who meet the following requirements to apply for this exceptional opportunity:

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse, Occupational Therapist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• Post graduate qualifications in psychiatric/mental health or having completed a specialist undergraduate psychiatric program.
• At least 5 years post graduate experience in Mental Health.
• Sound knowledge of the Victorian Mental Health and Wellbeing Act, Recovery Principles, and Trauma Informed Care principles which underpin the work we do here at AWH.

Employment Type: This is a full-time opportunity operating during standard business hours, Monday to Friday.

About Albury Wodonga Health (AWH)

AWH serves as the largest regional healthcare provider between Sydney and Melbourne, situated in the border cities of Albury and Wodonga. With a dedicated team of over 3,000 professionals, we proudly service a population of up to 300,000 across North-East Victoria and Southern NSW. Our extensive network encompasses two primary hospital campuses and an additional 22 sites, delivering a diverse range of emergency, surgical, women's and children's, community, mental health, allied health, and sub-acute services. Our growth continues with the opening of a state-of-the art Emergency Department in 2024, and excitingly, the construction of a new hospital at our Albury site by 2028. This expansion will greatly elevate our ability to service the needs of our community, and we need a great team of people like you to accomplish this.

What awaits you at AWH?

We are committed to our Employee Value Proposition and will deliver on our key pillars of Growth, Balance, Contribution and Lifestyle. We provide comprehensive induction and training to set you up for success, offer exceptional Rewards and Benefits and continuously nurture your professional growth by providing opportunities for development.

Are you ready to become part of our team?

To uncover compelling reasons to embark on this career journey with us and become part of our fantastic team, please refer to our Candidate Information Pack.

Salary and terms will be in accordance with the relevant state EBA or Award.

AWH prioritises Equal Employment Opportunity, Ethical Practice, and embraces Cultural Diversity and Social Inclusion. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. Please note that appointments are contingent on satisfactory pre employment checks including Criminal Record check and working with Children checks.

Important Notice: All healthcare workers must maintain all vaccinations required by relevant healthcare regulations, guidelines, or their specific role within the organisation. In addition to mandatory vaccinations, AWH strongly encourage all employees to receive the COVID 19 vaccination and the seasonal influenza (flu) vaccination, as recommended by public health authorities and as a preventative measure to help ensure the safety and well being of patients, colleagues, and the broader community.

• Dynamic work environment and collaborative team culture
• Flexibility for balancing work and life commitments
• Comprehensive learning and growth opportunities

• Dynamic work environment and collaborative team culture
• Flexibility for balancing work and life commitments
• Comprehensive learning and growth opportunities

About The Role Closing Date: 16 September 2026

The Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM) will be a valued member of the Kerferd team and support the Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) to provide strong leadership and role modelling by ensuring a high level of consumer care and service provision. The ANUM will be able to function in complex situations while providing support and direction to all members of the nursing and multidisciplinary team. The ANUM will also be able to provide clinical and administrative management of the unit in the absence of the NUM and on a shift-by-shift basis.

We are actively seeking candidates who meet the following requirements to apply for this exceptional opportunity;

• Current eligibility to practice as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA
• Postgraduate Qualification in Mental Health Nursing/Masters in Mental Health Nursing
• Demonstrated competence in consumer centred care and problem-solving skills at an advanced level
• Demonstrated ability to work within a team structure in a multidisciplinary environment
• Knowledge and prior involvement in quality improvement activities, staff development, research and/or risk management
• Proven ability to exercise sound judgement in ethical, clinical and management issues
• Demonstrated commitment to professional development

Employment Type: This is a fulltime opportunity.

For further details, please refer to the Position Description or alternatively contact Jess Johnson at for a confidential discussion.

About Albury Wodonga Health (AWH)

AWH serves as the largest regional healthcare provider between Sydney and Melbourne, situated in the border cities of Albury and Wodonga. With a dedicated team of over 3,000 professionals, we proudly service a population of up to 300,000 across North-East Victoria and Southern NSW. Our extensive network encompasses two primary hospital campuses and an additional 22 sites, delivering a diverse range of emergency, surgical, women's and children's, community, mental health, allied health, and sub-acute services. Our growth continues with the opening of a state-of-the-art Emergency Department in 2024, and excitingly, the construction of a new hospital at our Albury site by 2028. This expansion will greatly elevate our ability to service the needs of our community, and we need a great team of people like you to accomplish this.

What awaits you at AWH?

We are committed to our Employee Value Proposition and will deliver on our key pillars of Growth, Balance, Contribution and Lifestyle. We provide comprehensive induction and training to set you up for success, offer exceptional Rewards and Benefits and continuously nurture your professional growth by providing opportunities for development.

Thinking about a tree-change?

AWH has partnered with The Welcome Experience to support your move. This free service is designed to help essential workers and their families who are considering a move to Albury / Wodonga.

We know how rewarding life and work in regional Australia can be, and we want to make the transition as smooth as possible. The Welcome Experience team can guide you through the process and connect you with the information and support you need. This program is only available to employees relocating to the cities of Albury and Wodonga.

Are you ready to become part of our team?

To uncover compelling reasons to embark on this career journey with us and become part of our fantastic team, please refer to our Candidate Information Pack.

Salary and terms will be in accordance with the relevant state EBA or Award.

AWH prioritises Equal Employment Opportunity, Ethical Practice, and embraces Cultural Diversity and Social Inclusion. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. Please note that appointments are contingent on satisfactory pre-employment checks including Criminal Record check and working with Children checks.

Important Notice:

All healthcare workers must maintain all vaccinations required by relevant healthcare regulations, guidelines, or their specific role within the organisation. In addition to mandatory vaccinations, AWH strongly encourage all employees to receive the COVID-19 vaccination and the seasonal influenza (flu) vaccination, as recommended by public health authorities and as a preventative measure to help ensure the safety and well being of patients, colleagues, and the broader community.

Albury Wodonga Health is seeking an Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM) to lead the Kerferd team, support the Nurse Unit Manager, and ensure high-quality consumer care and service provision. The ANUM will manage clinical and administrative duties during NUM absences and guide a multidisciplinary team.

Applicants must hold RN registration with AHPRA, a postgraduate qualification in Mental Health Nursing, and demonstrate advanced problem-solving and professional development commitment.

Senior Medical Director - Acute, Medicine & Cancer ServicesAlbury Wodonga Health Albury-Wodonga, NSW / Victoria Border

Senior Executive Medical Leadership Permanent Opportunity Competitive Salary + Salary Packaging

The Opportunity Sante Recruitment is seeking an exceptional clinical leader to join Albury Wodonga Health (AWH) as Senior Medical Director - Acute, Medicine and Cancer Services.

This is a rare opportunity to take on a senior medical leadership position within the largest regional health service between Sydney and Melbourne, influencing healthcare delivery across a substantial cross-border population spanning North-East Victoria and Southern New South Wales.

The position sits within the AWH Senior Leadership Team and provides a critical executive interface between clinical leadership and the organisation's broader executive structure.

This is an exciting time to join AWH, with significant service expansion and transformation underway across its cross-campus public healthcare network.

About Albury Wodonga Health

Albury Wodonga Health is the largest regional health service between Sydney and Melbourne and provides healthcare across a significant cross-border population.

Operating across a growing multi-campus public healthcare network, AWH plays a critical role in delivering healthcare throughout the Hume Local Health Service Network, covering North-East Victoria and Southern New South Wales.

The organisation is undergoing significant growth and service expansion, creating opportunities for experienced medical leaders to influence the future direction of regional healthcare.

This is a genuinely regional leadership role with the opportunity to have an impact well beyond a single hospital campus.

The Role

As Senior Medical Director - Acute, Medicine and Cancer Services, you will act as the key executive interface for Clinical Directors within the Directorate.

Working closely with senior executives, you will help bridge the organisation's executive leadership and clinical services, ensuring strong communication, collaboration and consensus-driven decision-making.

You Will Work Closely With

• General Manager
• Chief Medical Officer
• Chief Operating Officer
• Clinical Directors
• Senior Medical Staff
• Multidisciplinary clinical teams
• Corporate and operational leaders

Key Responsibilities Will Include

• Providing strategic clinical leadership across Acute, Medicine and Cancer Services
• Supporting Clinical Directors and senior medical leaders
• Acting as an executive interface between clinical services and senior management
• Contributing to strategic service planning and transformation
• Supporting clinical leadership development
• Driving clinical quality and patient safety
• Building strong stakeholder relationships
• Supporting workforce planning and service development
• Contributing to teaching, research and regional healthcare development
• Ensuring clinical priorities are effectively represented at executive level

Qualifications & Registration

Key Selection Criteria The successful applicant will demonstrate:

• Unconditional specialist registration as a Medical Practitioner with AHPRA
• Current Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP) and/or
• Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Medical Administrators (RACMA)

Leadership Experience

• Minimum 3 years' demonstrated management and clinical leadership experience in a senior leadership role
• Proven ability to lead within a complex healthcare environment
• Demonstrated experience in strategic planning and service development

Strategic & Influencing Capability

• Implement complex strategies
• Secure broad stakeholder engagement and buy-in
• Influence across clinical and executive environments
• Adapt your leadership and influencing approach to different stakeholders
• Build effective relationships across organisational boundaries
• Drive change within complex healthcare systems

Leadership Capability

Advanced leadership skills aligned with the key domains of the NSW HETI Leadership Framework, including:

• Achieving Outcomes
• Developing Self
• Engaging People
• Partnering
• Transforming the System
• Managing for the Future

You Will Also Demonstrate a Strong Commitment To

• Clinical safety
• Regional healthcare
• Teaching and education
• Research
• Quality improvement
• Workforce development

What We Offer

• Competitive senior medical leadership remuneration
• Generous salary packaging opportunities
• Executive-level clinical leadership position
• Opportunity to influence regional healthcare strategy
• Cross-campus leadership role
• Collaborative and progressive executive environment
• Opportunity to shape an emerging senior leadership position
• Professional development opportunities
• Strong focus on clinical safety and quality
• Opportunity to contribute to teaching and research

Live & Work in Albury-Wodonga

• Excellent schools
• Affordable housing compared with Sydney and Melbourne
• Strong sporting and recreational facilities
• Restaurants, cafés and cultural attractions
• Murray River lifestyle
• Wineries and food experiences
• Cycling and walking trails
• National parks
• Easy access to the Victorian High Country
• Snowfields within easy reach
• Excellent transport connections

Why Consider This Opportunity?

Senior Medical Director position

Acute, Medicine & Cancer Services portfolio

Largest regional health service between Sydney & Melbourne

Senior position within the AWH Leadership Team

Cross-campus regional healthcare leadership

Influence healthcare delivery across North-East Victoria & Southern NSW

Genuine opportunity to shape the role

Strategic and clinical leadership focus

Work closely with CMO, COO and General Manager

Significant organisational growth and expansion

Competitive remuneration and salary packaging

Strong focus on clinical safety and quality

Teaching and research opportunities

Outstanding regional lifestyle

All applications and enquiries are treated in the strictest confidence.

Albury Wodonga Health (AWH) seeks a Senior Medical Director - Acute, Medicine and Cancer Services to lead clinical strategy across cross-campus services. This is a high impact regional leadership role reporting into the Senior Leadership Team and guiding Clinical Directors.

You will drive clinical quality, workforce planning and partnerships with NSW Health and cross-border stakeholders, shaping regional healthcare delivery for North-East Victoria and Southern New South Wales.

Albury Wodonga Health seeks an exceptional Clinical Lead to guide the Acute Community Intervention Service (ACIS). This role combines advanced clinical expertise with system wide leadership to deliver rapid, community based mental health support for people experiencing acute distress.

The position is full time and based across the border community, working within a dynamic multidisciplinary team to provide high quality care and strategic direction aligned with the Victorian Mental Health