WNSWLHD - Senior Staff Specialist - Director of Medical Services, Orange

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Senior Staff Specialist
Remuneration: $365,114 - $532,459 (inclusive of superannuation and allowances)
Hours Per Week: 38 hours per week
Location:

Applications Close: 29 Nov 2026 - 11.59pm

Western NSW Local Health District is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability and people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply for our advertised positions. If you require any assistance with your application or have any questions about this position, please get in touch with the contact person listed in this advertisement.

About the opportunity

Join one of regional NSW's leading health services and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of healthcare delivery. As Director of Medical Services (DMS) at Orange Health Service, you will provide strategic and clinical leadership across a dynamic and diverse medical workforce, driving excellence in patient care, safety, quality, and service innovation. Working closely with executive leaders, clinicians, and community partners, you will influence key decisions, support workforce development, lead clinical re-design and planning and help deliver outstanding health outcomes for the communities of Central West NSW.

Working in close partnership with the General Manager and Executive Leadership Team, the DMS will also help drive improvements in access to care, patient flow, emergency care performance and clinical governance, while building a positive, accountable and engaged medical workforce.

As a key clinical leader within Western NSW Local Health District, the DMS will contribute to strengthening specialist clinical networks and partnerships across the Southern Sector, particularly between Orange and Bathurst Health Services, supporting more integrated, sustainable and equitable access to specialist care.

We look forward to welcoming a leader who has demonstrated experience in fostering a culture of clinical excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Where you'll be working

You will be based at Orange Health Service, a part of the Western NSW Local Health District. For more information on living and working in our beautiful region, visit our website

Well-known for its beautiful parks, manicured and exquisite gardens and historic streetscapes, the things that make Orange a popular tourist destination also make it the perfect city to bring up a family.

With regular seasonal food, wine and arts festivals, there is always something to do and see in our welcoming city.

Considered an arts and culture hub, Orange has a true love of cultural, theatrical and musical events. Attracting local, national and international artists, you'll also enjoy world-class performance facilities to indulge your artistic and cultural passions.

Where to begin? From the stunning vistas atop Mt. Canobolas to the beauty of the Gosling Creek Reserve, Orange simply abounds in accessible natural beauty. Orange is also blessed with a multitude of beautiful parks and gardens and during autumn, you'll see how it came by its name - the Colour City!

In addition to being the home of FOOD Week - one of Australia's premier gastronomic festivals, Orange offers culinary and wine delights year round. Orange is now recognised as one of Australia's premier wine growing regions and enjoys an abundance of gourmet restaurants and tantalising cafes.

Australian citizen or permanent resident, or eligible for sponsorship to work in Australia and registered as a Medical Practitioner with the Medical Board of Australia.