Deputy Program Medical Director - Radiology
Clayton, VIC, AU, 3168
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Why This Role Matters
As Deputy Program Medical Director, you will play a pivotal role in advancing quality, safety, and patient experience across Monash Health Radiology. This is an opportunity to influence strategic direction, lead major clinical projects, and ensure the highest standards of care in one of Australia’s most complex health services.
About the Role
What you’ll Be Doing:
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Act as a key member of the Program Leadership team, supporting the Program Medical Director and stepping in during their absence.
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Drive a strong culture of quality and safety, including risk management, clinical indicator monitoring, and peer learning.
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Lead major clinical and redesign projects aligned with program objectives.
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Engage with internal and external stakeholders to foster collaboration and innovation.
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Contribute to governance, accreditation, and strategic planning initiatives.
What Success Looks Like
To be successful in this role you will:
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A program-wide commitment to quality and safety embedded in everyday practice.
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Effective leadership that enhances medical staff engagement and wellbeing.
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Delivery of strategic projects that improve patient experience and clinical outcomes.
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Strong partnerships with Monash University, RANZCR, and other key stakeholders.
About You
What You Bring:
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Fellowship of RANZCR and registration as a specialist medical practitioner (or equivalent).
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Proven leadership and management experience in a complex healthcare environment.
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A commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement.
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Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
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Postgraduate qualifications in Health Services Management or Business (desirable).
Why This Role, Why Now
Monash Health Radiology is entering a critical phase of growth and transformation. With increasing demand for imaging services, heightened focus on quality and safety, and the need for strong clinical governance, this role is essential to ensure we deliver world-class care. The Deputy Program Medical Director will provide leadership during a period of strategic change, driving initiatives that enhance patient experience, embed a culture of safety, and support innovation across the program. This is your opportunity to influence the future of radiology in Victoria and make a lasting impact on healthcare delivery.
Why Join Us
At Monash Health, we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence. We live our five iCare values—Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence—and we work to our guiding principles of quality, safety, innovation, and community-centred care.
We are committed to fairness, equity, diversity, child safety and creating a workplace where every employee can contribute to their fullest potential.
For a confidential discussion, please call Ronnie Ptasznik on (03) 9594 2274.
Position Description can be found here
We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards. At Monash Health we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence and work to our six guiding principles and our five ICare values.
How to Apply
Applications are accepted via the Monash Health online EHub system. For information including how to apply and probity check requirements, please click here for the ‘Application Guide’
Applications will be screened upon receipt and selection activity may commence prior to the closing date.
Applications close February 16th, 2026.