The Position

Senior Medical Director - Acute, Medicine & Cancer Services to provide high-level clinical leadership and drive strategic healthcare delivery across our cross-campus network.

Join the largest regional health service between Sydney and Melbourne Dynamic work environment and collaborative team culture.

In this vital senior leadership role, you will act as the key executive interface and conduit between the medical teams, Clinical Directors, and the Executive. Partnering closely with the General Manager, you will lead medical workforce planning, championing clinical governance, and establish premier research and education pathways. You will foster a culture of excellence, high engagement, and collaborative care to raise AWH's profile across Victoria and NSW.

Health Service

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.

The Location

Situated at the foot of the Aussie Alps and on the banks of the mighty Murray River.

Essential Criteria

1. Registration as a Medical Practitioner in Australia with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
2. Fellowship with the Royal Australasian College of Physicians or other relevant to the position.
3. Demonstrated management and leadership skills with a minimum of 3 years’ experience in a leadership role.
4. Demonstrated ability to implement complex strategies to build buy-in and support from key internal and external clients or stakeholders. Use a variety of different influencing approaches tailored to different clients.
5. Highly developed leadership skills which align to the NSW HETI Leadership Framework Domains
6. Demonstrated commitment to high-quality patient care.
7. Demonstrated commitment to teaching and research.
8. Demonstrated understanding of Clinical Governance.
9. Commitment to Albury Wodonga Health Leadership Behaviours and AWH Commitments.
10. Demonstrated commitment to rural/regional practice.

The Package

Medical Specialists (Victorian Public Health Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement:

Top Range Estimate: $500,000 - $520,000+ AUD

• Base Salary (No Private Practice) $415,878
• Director / Management Allowance (Est.) $20,790 – $41,587
• Continuing Medical Education (CME) $30,468
• Superannuation Cap (ATO statutory limit) ~$32,500
• Rural Attraction / Regional Retention Varying local incentive

About Skilled Medical

Skilled Medical is a leading international medical recruitment firm that delivers qualified medical professionals wherever they are needed in Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom. We are a quality accredited firm with years of industry experience supporting communities and assisting medical professionals in their work and careers. To learn more about Skilled Medical please visit us at www.skilledmedical.com

To Apply

For further information, please send your most up to date CV to Kirsty MacIsaac by selecting the 'Apply' button below, or please call a member of our permanent team in London on +44 (0) 333 444 2000 or in Australia on 1300 900 100.

For Other Job Opportunities

Skilled Medical has a wide range of locum and permanent job opportunities available. To discuss your interests and needs please contact one of our helpful Recruitment Consultants in Melbourne on 1300 900 100 or in London on 0333 444 2000, or to view current jobs please visit our Job Board.

NSW - Rural & Remote

Casual/Locum/Contract

October 25, 2026

ED Senior In Charge - Night Shifts Albury, NSW

$250 Per Hour 9-15 November 2026 Travel & Accommodation Available

Healthcare Australia is seeking an experienced Emergency Department Senior In Charge for a fantastic night shift locum opportunity at Albury Wodonga Health in Albury, NSW.

With an excellent hourly rate and a week of night shifts available, this is a great opportunity for an experienced Emergency Medicine doctor looking to pick up additional locum work in regional NSW.

Available Dates & Shift Times 9-15 November 2026

Rate $250 per hour

Travel & Accommodation Travel and accommodation are covered, subject to hospital approval.

Location - Albury, NSW Situated on the NSW-Victoria border, Albury offers a fantastic regional lifestyle with beautiful surroundings, excellent restaurants and easy access to the Murray River.

• Excellent hourly rate of $250


• Night shifts available across 9-15 November


• Senior Emergency Department role


• Travel and accommodation available, subject to approval


• Dedicated support from the Healthcare Australia Doctors recruitment team

Albury Wodonga Health in Wodonga is seeking an Associate Nurse Unit Manager to lead our perioperative team across the operating theatre. You will draw on extensive perioperative nursing experience and demonstrate strong leadership, collaboration with surgeons and anaesthetists, and a commitment to high-quality patient care.

This permanent full-time role requires current AHPRA registration, post-basic perioperative qualifications, and proven management experience.

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Are you a skilled and passionate Perioperative Nurse or skilled leader looking for an exciting career opportunity? Look no further! We are seeking a dedicated professional to lead our perioperative team at our Wodonga campus and make a difference in the lives of our patients.

Why Choose Us?

• Our Facility: Albury Wodonga Health (AWH) is the largest regional health service between Sydney and Melbourne, located in the twin cities of Albury and Wodonga. Our dedicated team, of nearly 3000 staff, supports a population of 250000 people throughout North-East Victoria and Southern NSW. AWH is a dynamic organization undergoing significant growth, including the current development of a new state of the are Emergency and Mental Health facilities.
• Team Collaboration: Join a collaborative team of experienced healthcare professionals who are committed to delivering the highest standard of care. Your expertise and input will be valued as we work together to achieve optimal outcomes for our patients.
• Variety and Challenge: Experience a wide range of surgical procedures, from routine to complex, providing you with an opportunity to expand your knowledge and skills. No two days will be the same as you work alongside a great team of surgeons, anaesthetists and nursing colleagues to deliver outstanding clinical care. We specialize in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Ophthalmology, General Surgery, Urology, ENT, Plastics, Pain and Endoscopy.
• Professional development: We want to invest in your growth! Take advantage of ongoing training programs, workshops, and educational resources to enhance your expertise and stay up-to-date with the advancements in perioperative nursing.
• Compensation: We offer excellent staff benefits including salary packaging and novated leasing, employee assistance and wellbeing programs, fitness passports and discounted private health membership.

Requirements:

• Current registration with AHPRA
• Minimum five years postgraduate relevant nursing experience
• Relevant post basic qualifications and experience in perioperative nursing
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to relate professionally to all staff within a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Recent management experience and the ability to manage staff with a positive attitude and ability to work as part of a team
• Demonstrated ability to respond calmly and effectively utilising sound judgment in times of stress or difficulty.
• Possess a good understanding of the principles of quality management and risk management.

Employment Type: This is a Permanent Fulltime opportunity.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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• Remuneration package of up to $450k.
• Serve a local community of 100,000 and support a catchment population of 300,000.
• Great place to live! Amazing affordable housing options,full city amenities and private schooling.

• Remuneration up to $430k based on years of experience and location allowances.
• Employer support towards permanent residency.
• Exceptional annual professional development allowance of close to $31k.
• Lucrative shift allowances.
• Annual leave, professional development leave etc.
• Full relocation allowance with added Victorian government cash incentives.
• See your hard work and contributions get rewarded and valued by employer and community.

Albury and Wodonga are two cities, side by side, across the Victorian and NSW border. The cities are home to the iconic Murray River and its waterways, Lake Hume, sensational food producers, museums, a rich migrant and Aboriginal Australian history and a rich choice of schooling.

Albury Wodonga Health is a major Australian patient centred health service. Its values are: fairness, justice, teamwork, respect, trust, accountability and compassion.

• Multidisciplinary mental health teams.
• AWH's Mental health service covers 50k square kilometres from Southern New South Wales, to North East Victoria.
• It provides specialist clinical assessment, treatment and on-going care for people of all ages including addictions.
• 10 specialty community based mental health services.
• 95 mental health beds.
• A purpose built 20-bed facility, including provision for high level supervision for 18+ years.
• 24-bed specialist inpatient assessment and treatment service with the addition of a High Dependency Unit.
• 15-bed residential aged care service.
• A four 2-bed, self-contained rehab units with 24-hour clinical support (16 - 24 years old).
• PARC 10 bed, short stay residential accommodation for 16 - 65 years old.
• Rehabilitation service of seven houses with 24 hour support.
• Special service specialising in supporting mental health affected families.

• Provide clinical services and leadership for child, adolescent services.
• Provide inpatient and communityservices as required.
• Provide leadership to a MDT
• Participate and contribute to clinical teaching initiatives.
• Help teach University of Melbourne students.
• Provide high level advice to clinical director and executive.
• Contributing to service development and quality improvement initiatives.

• 3 hr drive to Melbourne.
• Busy domestic airport with direct flights to Melbourne and Sydney for international transfers.
• Excellent private schools.
• Sensational housing options - at half the cost of Melbourne and Sydney.
• Summer recreation - water sports on lakes: jetski, sailing, power boating etc; trekking, MTB etc. cricket clubs: 9 Clubs, 50 Junior Teams, 29 Senior Teams, ovals, rugby, football, hockey facilities, olympic swimming pools etc.
• Winter recreation - all the above and easy access to the Australian ski-fields and resorts.
• Amenities: cinemas, theatres, shopping, great cafes and restaurants.
• Churches, mosques and other places of worship, with diverse community demographics.

• FRANZCP or training completed in UK to satisfy RANZCP accelerated orESP pathway requirements.
• Excellent teamwork, collaborative and communication capabilities.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a multidisciplinary team, providing leadership, encouragement and inspiration.
• Demonstrated commitment to teaching, continuing education, and research.
• Willingness and ability to undertake continuous quality improvement projects.A commitment to ethical medical practice.
• Willingness to be on an on call roster.

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