Medical Director

Medical Director

Derbarl Yerrigan Health Service Aboriginal Corporation (DYHS)

Perth, WA | Executive Leadership Opportunity

Lead with Purpose. Influence Strategy. Create Lasting Change.

Derbarl Yerrigan Health Service Aboriginal Corporation (DYHS) is one of Western Australia’s largest and most respected Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations, delivering comprehensive, culturally safe health services to Aboriginal people across the Perth metropolitan region.

We are seeking an exceptional and visionary Medical Director to join our Executive Management Team and help shape the future of Aboriginal health.

This is a unique opportunity for an experienced medical leader who is passionate about improving health outcomes for Aboriginal communities and is seeking a predominantly strategic and executive leadership role.

About the Role

Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer and working closely with the Board and Executive Management Team, the Medical Director provides strategic leadership across all clinical services and medical governance functions of DYHS.

Importantly, this is primarily a strategic, executive management and leadership position. While maintaining clinical credibility and oversight, the role is predominantly non-patient facing, with limited direct clinical responsibilities.

The Medical Director will lead the development and implementation of contemporary models of care, strengthen clinical governance systems, drive continuous quality improvement, and ensure the organisation remains at the forefront of culturally safe and clinically excellent healthcare.

As a key member of the Executive Management Team, the Medical Director will play a critical role in organisational strategy, business planning, risk management, stakeholder engagement and the ongoing growth and sustainability of DYHS.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership across all medical and clinical services.
• Lead and oversee the organisation’s clinical governance framework.
• Contribute to organisational strategy as a member of the Executive Management Team.
• Provide expert clinical advice to the CEO, Board and Executive.
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement in service delivery and models of care.
• Lead medical workforce planning, recruitment, development and retention strategies.
• Foster a culture of clinical excellence, accountability, cultural safety and collaboration.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including community, health partners, government agencies and peak bodies.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, accreditation standards and professional obligations.
• Champion culturally safe, evidence-based healthcare that improves outcomes for Aboriginal people and families.

About You

You are an experienced and respected medical practitioner with a demonstrated capacity to lead at an executive level.

You will bring:

• Current registration as a Medical Practitioner with AHPRA.
• Fellowship of RACGP, ACRRM or equivalent specialist qualification.
• Significant senior leadership and management experience within healthcare.
• Demonstrated experience operating at executive or senior management level.
• Strong knowledge and experience in clinical governance, accreditation and quality systems.
• Proven ability to influence strategy, lead organisational change and drive service innovation.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement, communication and relationship-building skills.
• A strong commitment to Aboriginal health and culturally safe practice.
• Experience working within Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services will be highly regarded.

Desirable:

• A person of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent.
• Experience working in an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service.

Other Requirements:

• Satisfactory National Police Clearance (not older than 6 months)
• Valid WA Driver’s Licence and willingness to travel as required.
• Current Working with Children check.
• Pre-Employment Health Assessment.

Why Join DYHS?

At DYHS, you will have the opportunity to make a genuine and lasting difference in the lives of Aboriginal people and communities.

We offer:

• A highly influential executive leadership position.
• The opportunity to shape the future direction of one of WA’s leading Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations.
• A supportive and culturally rich working environment.
• Competitive executive remuneration package.
• Salary packaging benefits.
• Professional development opportunities.
• The opportunity to work alongside a committed Board, Executive and passionate workforce dedicated to improving Aboriginal health outcomes.

If you are a strategic leader who is committed to excellence, cultural integrity and driving meaningful change, we encourage you to apply.

How to Apply: Please apply through SEEK, applications must include:

– Current Resume including current contact details; and

– Cover letter addressing the selection criteria (given as ‘You will bring’) outlining your suitability for the role.

Derbarl Yerrigan Health Service Aboriginal Corporation is an equal opportunity institution, providing educational and employment opportunities without regard to race, colour, gender, age, or disability.

Derbarl Yerrigan Health Service reserves the right to contact the current or most recent employer and evaluate past employment records of applicants selected for interview.

The organisation reserves the right to re-advertise the position or to delay final selection if it is deemed that applicants for the position do not constitute an adequate applicant pool.

Derbarl Yerrigan Health Service Aboriginal Corporation is committed to a smoke free environment across all buildings, grounds and vehicles.