Victorian Rural Generalist Statewide Clinical Lead

Looking for a lifestyle change? Join a workplace that’s both friendly and welcoming! Located in the beautiful Great South Coast, South West Healthcare offers a comprehensive range of medical, surgical, and psychiatric services. Serving over 110,000 residents, we provide 282 beds and a wide array of primary and community services. Warrnambool features excellent sports facilities, educational opportunities from preschool to university, and a vibrant social and cultural scene. Explore the award-winning foreshore promenade—a 5.7km coastal path with stunning views stretching from the breakwater to the Hopkins River mouth.

About the role

The Statewide Clinical Lead plays a pivotal role in providing clinical leadership and strategic guidance for the Victorian Rural Generalist Program (VRGP). Working in partnership with the Department of Health and key health sector stakeholders, this role supports the development and recognition of Rural Generalist Medicine across Victoria.

The Statewide Clinical Lead oversees the statewide clinical program, supports advanced skills training, and mentors a network of Clinical Leads across various specialties. This position is responsible for advocating for rural generalism, guiding policy and program development, and ensuring high-quality training pathways that meet both trainee needs and workforce requirements in rural and regional Victoria.

Position overview

• Employment Type: Part-time (38 hours per fortnight), Fixed-term position until June 2026
• Location: Negotiable
• Classification: Commensurate with Experience

What you bring

• Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) or the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM)
• Current registration with the Medical Board of Australia, with vocational registration in General Practice
• A relevant Rural Generalist Advanced Skill qualification
• Demonstrated understanding of Rural Generalist training requirements, with the ability to assess training posts and provide accurate guidance
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing and mentoring medical professionals
• Proven ability to build collaborative relationships with diverse stakeholders across rural health systems
• High-level strategic thinking, influencing, and policy advisory capabilities
• Excellent communication, organisational, and program management skills
• Experience in governance, education, evaluation, or service development in clinical settings
• A valid driver's licence and the willingness to travel across rural and regional Victoria

What we offer

You will enjoy benefits such as:

• Excellent salary packaging options including meals & entertainment, novated leasing and additional superannuation contributions
• Internal and external professional development opportunities
• A range of internal development opportunities focusing on personal development such as resilience and mentoring workshops and comprehensive leadership programs
• Excellent terms and conditions of employment

Who we are

As an organisation SWH prides themselves on their values; Care, Respect, Excellence, Integrity and Leadership and their overall dedication to the local community. Learn more about SWH here.

SWH respects all individuals and promote equity and inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of all genders, sexual orientations, abilities, ages, racial, cultural and religious backgrounds and socio- economic status.

SWH is the major specialist referral centre for the Barwon South West sub-region, and provides a comprehensive range of acute, sub-acute, specialist, community, mental health and aged services.

With a population of 39,000 and a catchment of 100,000 Warrnambool is the regional centre to Victoria's Great South Coast.

To learn about the vibrant town and region please visit: http://www.warrnambool.com/

How to apply

Submit your application by selecting the Apply button below and include a cover letter and resume by Saturday 21 June 2025. Please ensure you address the selection criteriaas outlined in the position description.

Employment Terms and Conditions will be in line with the Medical Specialists (Victorian Public Health Sector) (AMA Victoria/ASMOF) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2022 – 2026.

The successful applicant will be required to be eligible for and undergo the following:

• Police Record Check
• Employee Working with Children's Check
• Current Immunisation status

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Applications close Saturday 21 June 2025 at 11.59PM