The Opportunity

This position offers the chance to shape the future of a high-acuity cardiology service across two major hospital sites, working in a state-of-the-art environment with a comprehensive interventional and electrophysiology program, advanced diagnostics, and a strong commitment to research, teaching, and innovation.

You will lead a complex, multidisciplinary cardiology service spanning:

• Interventional cardiology including PCI and structural heart programs (including TAVI)
• Electrophysiology, ablation, and cardiac device implantation
• Advanced cardiac diagnostics and imaging
• Acute, ambulatory, and rehabilitation services

This is a role with genuine scope to influence service design, performance, and long-term strategy across a growing health system.

The Role

This is a Senior Staff Specialist position with Unit Director responsibilities, combining:

• Clinical practice (~60%)
• Leadership, governance, and management (~40%)

You will work closely with executive and clinical leadership to drive performance, strengthen integration across sites, and position the service for future growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership across cardiology services
• Lead clinical governance, quality, and safety frameworks
• Drive service improvement, redesign, and performance outcomes
• Lead workforce planning, recruitment, and team development
• Support RACP training, accreditation, and education programs
• Contribute to budget planning and operational management
• Engage and influence stakeholders across multidisciplinary and executive teams

About You

You are a proven clinical leader who combines technical credibility with strong interpersonal and leadership capability.

You will bring:

• Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP)
• Specialist registration in Cardiology
• Current AHPRA registration with no conditions
• Experience in medical leadership within a tertiary hospital setting
• Strong understanding of NSQHS standards and clinical governance frameworks
• Ability to lead teams, improve performance, and influence service outcomes
• High level of emotional intelligence
• Ability to build trust, lead with empathy, and align stakeholders

Why This Role

• Lead a modern, high-performing tertiary cardiology service
• Work across two major hospital sites with strong infrastructure and capability
• Shape future service delivery, workforce strategy, and system integration
• Operate at a level where your impact is organisation-wide, not just departmental