CareerPlan

Clinical Director Palliative Care

Melbourne, VictoriaFull-time2026-09-17 → 2026-10-22

Core

Provide strategic, clinical, and professional leadership for a comprehensive Palliative Care Service across acute inpatient, subacute, community, and specialist settings.

Role type

Senior leadership clinical director (palliative care)

Builds

Specialist palliative care services, multidisciplinary teams, and research capability

Domain

Healthcare, Palliative Care, Tertiary Hospital

Required skills

Strategic leadership, clinical expertise in palliative medicine, team development, research capability, quality improvement, stakeholder partnership, medical education

Preferred skills

Innovation in care models, academic standing, business planning

Technologies

None stated

Responsibilities

Lead strategic and operational planning for the service; Promote clinical excellence and safety; Provide expert advice on symptom management and end-of-life care; Mentor and develop emerging clinical leaders; Drive service development and innovative care models; Establish partnerships with internal and external stakeholders; Advance education and training activities; Strengthen research profile and academic standing; Provide leadership in business planning and organizational priorities