Director Medical Services - Strategy and Performance

SA Health
Job reference: 944575
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Ongoing
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN)

• MD02 Salary $367,430 - $715,909 p.a. (pro rata)  (Subject to private practice agreement) + super + salary packaging 
• Divisional Managerial Allowance
• Part Time (0.5FTE), Temporary appointment up to 3 Years 

CALHN Director of Medical Services –  Strategy and Performance

Overview of role

The Director of Medical Services –  Strategy and Performance is an integral member of the Medical Services leadership team. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, with a professional reporting line to the Executive Director Medical Services, the DMS supports the clinical vision and direction of the organisation, by ensuring that the culture, systems and practices are aligned with, and facilitate the delivery of, excellent evidenced-based care.

The role may deputise for the Executive Director Medical Services, including representation at management committees and forums.

Key Member of Senior Medical Leadership:

• The DMS plays a crucial role in supporting the specialist medical workforce with particular regard to clinician engagement, leadership development, professional governance, medical credentialing, research and clinical practice improvements.

Primary Duties:

1. Medical Workforce Performance: take a leadership role in supporting governance and performance of the senior medical workforce.
2. Collaboration: Work with various stakeholders across CALHN to promote a safe, high-quality, and continuously improving culture.
3. Enhance Reputation: Enhance CALHN’s reputation for safety and quality, aligning with the strategic goals of providing world-class care and research.

Essential Minimum Requirements:

• Appropriate Specialist Qualifications for Consultant registerable as a Specialist with the Medical Board of Australia
• Hold and maintain appropriate registrations with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Authority (AHPRA)

Diversity & Inclusion 
We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels safe, respected, and supported. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, culturally diverse backgrounds, and LGBTQIA+ communities. 

Application Information 

Appointment will be subject to satisfactory Criminal History Clearances and compliant immunisation screening as indicated in the role description. 

Job ref: 944575

Application Requirements

Please submit a cover letter and your Curriculum Vitae (CV). 

Applications Close

11.55 PM Friday 21st August 2026

Contact Information

For further information please contact:

Dr. Sarah Flint – Executive Director Medical Services
Email: ***************@sa.gov.au

 DMS - Strategy and Performance Role Description.pdf

Australian applicant guidelines

International applicant guidelines

Applications close: 21/08/2026 11:55 PM

Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.