Clinical Director Orthopaedics

Reference Number: 2001 

Job Title: Clinical Director Orthopaedics 

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time                                                                

Hours per Fortnight: 76 

Classification: Specialist Year 1-9 

Location: Graham Street 

Closing date: 18/08/2025

For a confidential conversation please contact: Donna.Sherringham@gvhealth.org.au
 

About GV Health:

At Goulburn Valley Health we pride ourselves on delivering person-centred care. We aim to enhance patient experience through improved service access, developing partnerships, meeting growth in demand, implementing innovative service models and ensuring workforce flexibility.

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About the role:

The Clinical Director Orthopaedic Surgery will lead the continued development of the Orthopaedic Unit at Goulburn Valley Health (GV Health). This position will be responsible for the overall performance of the Orthopaedic Unit, with a particular emphasis on the provision of a high quality and safe service for the community.  Additionally, this role will lead the work to create and maintain a positive working environment for all medical staff and prepare the department for accreditation for training of orthopaedic registrars.

This position will also be a key leadership position for GV Health and provide expertise and advice to the Chief Operating Officer and Chief Medical Officer related to all aspects of the delivery of the best possible orthopaedic service for the community. This position will lead, engage and maintain positive relations with all internal multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders.

Successful candidate will have:

• Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency as a Medical Practitioner Specialist Orthopaedic Surgeon
• Demonstrated ability to maintain high quality of service and clinical governance in orthopaedic surgery individually and in group.
• Strong conflict resolution skills.
• Clear communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability for reflective practice individually and in a group
• Demonstrated ability to uphold and model the Goulburn Valley Health values

Position Description: HERE

If qualifications are a requirement for this position, please attach a copy in support of your application. Qualification requirements are outlined in the Position Description under 'Key Selection Criteria'

Why work at GV Health? 

• Free Community Connector Program to personally welcome and connect you to our wonderful community
• Generous salary packaging, subsidised staff parking and discounted leisure memberships
• Flexible work practices and options to purchase additional leave to support work/life balance
• Paid parental leave
• Professional development and study leave to help reach your learning and career goals
• A confidential employee assistance program (EAP) for you and your loved ones
• Social club membership offering a range of events, functions and local community discounts
• Our CREATE Outstanding monthly, bi-monthly and annual reward and recognition program

GV Health is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged. GV Health has zero tolerance of abuse, bullying and harassment and discrimination in all forms, and is committed to the safety, protection and wellbeing of all children.

Pre-employment screening checks may be required, including but not limited to; Working with Children's Check (WWCC), National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Screening, International and National Police Checks, Aged Care Statutory Declaration, Visas and valid working rights in Australia, immunisations as mandated by Department of Health. Further details of pre-employment requirements are provided in the Position Description and to successful candidates, or upon request. 

GV Health reserves the right to vary pre-employment screening from time to time and as directed by legislation and operational requirements. 

Recruitment agencies should note that GV Health does not accept agency resumes. GV Health is not responsible for any fees related to any unsolicited resumes submitted by Recruitment Agencies.