Clinical Program Head - Critical Care

• Part-time fixed-term (3-year contract) role (0.1 FTE). Opportunity for an experienced senior medical practitioner to provide strategic and clinical governance leadership to the Critical Care Program.
  
• Attractive senior medical remuneration negotiated
  
• Be part of a university-owned, innovative and academically integrated healthcare organisation where clinical excellence, research, education and leadership are strongly supported and encouraged.

The Role

Macquarie University Health is seeking an experienced and respected senior clinician to appoint as Clinical Program Head – Critical Care on a fixed-term, three-year contract.

Clinical Program Heads provide leadership across both academic and clinical services and are integral to the governance and leadership structure of Macquarie University Health as an academic medical centre. Acting as a key interface between clinicians within their Program and Discipline and the Clinical Services Executive, the Clinical Program Head represents the collective clinical voice to executive leadership; while also ensuring executive strategy, standards and expectations are effectively embedded within clinical practice.

This part-time leadership role (0.1 FTE) provides clinical governance oversight and reports to the Medical Advisory Committee, contributing to governance, quality and safety across Macquarie University Hospital and Clinics. The role also provides a reporting line for employed consultant specialists within the Critical Program.

Key Accountabilities

(including but not limited to)

Clinical Governance and Leadership

• Provide senior clinical leadership and governance oversight for the Critical Care Program across hospital and clinic services.
  
• Act as a conduit between Program clinicians and the Clinical Services Executive, ensuring effective two-way communication and engagement.
  
• Support and contribute to the work of the Medical Advisory Committee, including clinical governance reporting and escalation of risks and issues as required.
  
• Provide leadership and professional oversight to employed consultant specialists within the Program.

Strategy, Quality and Integration

• Contribute to the delivery of Macquarie University Health’s strategic objectives, including the Integrated System strategic pillar.
  
• Support alignment of clinical services with organisational priorities, standards, policies and performance expectations.
  
• Champion continuous improvement, patient safety, quality initiatives and evidence-based practice across the Program.
  
• Foster collaboration across disciplines and Programs to support integrated, patient-centred models of care.

Academic and Professional Leadership

• Support the integration of clinical care with education and research, consistent with Macquarie University Health’s academic mission.
  
• Promote a culture of professionalism, accountability and collegiality across the Program.
  
• Act as a senior clinical ambassador for the Program within Macquarie University Health and externally where appropriate.

About You

You are a highly regarded senior medical practitioner with demonstrated leadership experience and a strong commitment to clinical governance, quality and safety in an academic health environment.

You will bring:

• Fellowship with the relevant specialist medical college and current registration with AHPRA.
  
• Significant clinical experience and professional standing within anaesthetics and/or related clinical care disciplines.
  
• Demonstrated experience in clinical leadership, governance, committee participation and stakeholder engagement.
  
• Strong communication skills and the ability to represent and advocate for clinicians at an executive level.
  
• A collaborative leadership style with the ability to influence, engage and build trust across multidisciplinary teams.
  
• Commitment to the Mission, Vision and Values of Macquarie University Health.

Why Join Us

You’ll play a key role in shaping the future of integrated healthcare in Australia. You’ll join a supportive, collaborative team that is committed to delivering innovative, patient-centred care backed by world-class research and teaching.

At Macquarie University Health , we know working together leads to better health outcomes. This happens when clinicians, researchers, students and staff unite to improve lives through compassionate, coordinated, effective care that is centred around the patient. We are celebrating our 15-year anniversary.

As Australia’s first fully integrated academic health precinct on a university campus, we translate research into faster diagnoses, better treatments and integrated, evidence-based recovery pathways. In this environment, our students receive unique, hands-on learning experiences. That’s how we Heal. Learn. Discover.™

We offer fantastic range of Employee Benefits including:

• Salary sacrifice options and excellent salary packaging benefits (including venue hire, meals, entertainment and novated leasing) so you have great potential to maximise your income working for us
  
• Post graduate study and ongoing education support through scholarship programs
  
• Macquarie University Childcare at a reduced staff rate
  
• Extensive Macquarie University facilities including sporting facilities, gym and pool

More information about our employee benefits can be found here.

Pre-Employment Checks

Macquarie University Health cultivates a workplace defined by safety, ethical conduct, and strong integrity. Prior to completion of an offer of employment, preferred candidates will be required to participate in a combination of pre-employment checks relevant to the role they have applied for. These pre-employment checks may include:

• National and International Criminal history checks
  
• Entitlement to work and ID checks
  
• Working With Children Checks
  
• Completion of a Gender-Based Violence Prevention Declaration
  
• Verification of relevant qualifications
  
• Verification of relevant professional membership
  
• Employment history and reference checks
  
• Financial responsibility assessments/checks
  
• Medical Checks and Assessments
  
• Immunisation Checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role-required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the withdrawal of an offer of employment or termination of your employment.

To Apply

To be considered, please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role and your leadership experience aligned to the key accountabilities.

**Please note: This position is only open to Australian citizens, permanent residents and candidates currently residing in Australia with full working rights**

Enquiries: Please contact Camille Morgan, Senior Manager – Clinician Practice Network, camille.morgan@mqhealth.org.au

Application Close: Sunday, 22nd February 2026, 11:59pm

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