Deputy Chief Medical Officer

Work in an environment that offers:

• Support for career progression and development
• An opportunity to work with a leading regional health service
• A dynamic and growing health service that embraces new technologies

Medical Consultant Careers at Bendigo Health

The Position 

Job Reference: 4058

Position Title: Deputy Chief Medical Officer x 2
Classification: HM33 - HM41
Salary per hour (exc. super): $132.64 - $182.38
Hours per fortnight: 76 hours
Employment Status: Full time / ongoing (part-time options may be considered)

Other requirements: 2026 Flu Vaccination  

Closing date: 17/06/2026

About the Role

Bendigo Health is seeking two Deputy Chief Medical Officers to join the Office of the Chief Medical Officer and play a key leadership role in strengthening clinical governance, medical workforce leadership, professional standards, patient safety and regional health system improvement.

Reporting to the Chief Medical Officer, the Deputy CMO(s) will work closely with senior leaders across Bendigo Health and external stakeholders to support the delivery of safe, high-quality and person-centred care across the organisation.

The Deputy CMO(s) will work collaboratively with each other and deputise for the Chief Medical Officer when required, ensuring continuity of leadership, accountability and oversight across the Office of the CMO.

This is an outstanding opportunity for experienced or emerging medical leaders who are passionate about clinical governance, medical workforce development, regional health care and values-based leadership.

About You

You will be a values-driven medical leader with a strong commitment to clinical excellence, professional standards and regional health care.

You will bring:

• MBBS or equivalent qualification registrable with the Medical Board of Australia.
• Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Medical Administrators, or significant progression towards FRACMA, will be highly regarded.
• Experience in medical management, clinical governance or medical workforce leadership.
• Strong communication, negotiation and relationship management skills.
• The ability to manage complex and sensitive workforce, clinical, governance and medico-legal matters.
• Demonstrated capacity to influence change, build partnerships and support a culture of safety, professionalism and continuous improvement.
• A collaborative leadership style and the ability to work effectively across clinical, operational and corporate teams.
• A commitment to regional health care and the role Bendigo Health plays across the Loddon Mallee region.

Working with Bendigo Health

Bendigo Health are a leader in regional health care, combining outstanding services with a strong education, training and personal development culture.

Created by our community in the 1850s, we have a long, proud history of delivering excellent care to our community.

Our organisation is diverse, welcoming and committed to delivering our vision to be a trusted regional healthcare service recognised for delivering exceptional care, being a great place to work, and being deeply connected to our community. 

Bendigo Health has around 5000 staff and a catchment area covering a quarter of the size of Victoria. The three main campuses of Bendigo Health are in Bendigo, with many services extended to regional settings including areas such as Mildura, Echuca, Swan Hill, Kyneton and Castlemaine.

We offer a fantastic range of benefits for our staff, including: 

• Staff health and wellbeing programs
• Career development and education opportunities
• Generous salary packaging opportunities, to increase your take-home pay each fortnight
• Flexible Working Arrangements
• Use of staff gym and pool and access to other fitness facilities through fitness passport program

If successful for a position at Bendigo Health you must provide evidence of your full immunisation record as part of the on boarding process.

Your New Division

Clinical Governance is focused on upholding patient safety and a high quality of service through leadership, quality improvements, clinical performance, risk management, professionalism and excellent patient care. The division collaboratively provides high quality clinical governance support and advice, both internally and when supporting our regional Health Service Partners.

The Chief Medical Officer has responsibility for maintaining full compliance with accreditation requirements and delivering improvements through the organisation’s response to recommendations arising from both national and Victorian quality and safety reviews. The Office of the CMO oversees incident reporting, investigation of adverse patient events, and complaints regarding clinicians. The CMO provides leadership and support to the medical workforce to ensure staff feel empowered to provide high-quality healthcare.

Bendigo Region

Bendigo is one of Victoria’s largest regional cities making it a great city to live and work in. Bendigo provides services for the region’s population of over 320,000 and so the city offers excellent schools, shopping and cultural precincts, sporting facilities and various tertiary facilities. We can offer generous flexible working arrangements - giving you more time to enjoy the fantastic restaurants, beautiful parks, walking trails and wineries within our region.

Interested?

We’d love to hear from you!  Please ensure that you attach a cover letter and an up-to-date copy of your resume.  

Need more information?  Please contact Associate Professor Rex Prabhu PSM on rexprabhu@bendigohealth.org.au or 0452 125 822 for a confidential discussion

Diversity and Inclusion

Bendigo Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace diversity and social inclusion and encourage people from a diverse cultural background, people with disabilities and or Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

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