Divisional Director of Women's & Children's

Latrobe Regional Health is a leading provider of health care services across the Gippsland Region

Are you ready to take the next step in your medical leadership career at one of Victoria’s most progressive regional hospitals where a world of opportunities awaits?

Are you a passionate and experienced medical leader ready to shape the future of Women’s and Children’s healthcare in regional Victoria? Join Latrobe Regional Health (LRH) — a progressive, values-driven organisation committed to delivering outstanding, patient-centred care across Gippsland.

As one of the largest regional health services in Victoria, LRH provides a full range of acute, sub-acute, and community health services to a diverse and growing population. We pride ourselves on our innovative approach, collaborative culture, and strong connection to our community.

About the role

We are seeking a visionary Divisional Director to lead, inspire and advance the women’s and children’s services. You will play a pivotal role in delivering strategic direction, operational oversight, and clinical leadership, while working closely with the LRH Executive and senior medical and management teams.

This is an opportunity to influence the delivery of integrated, multidisciplinary care across the region, driving continuous improvement in clinical governance, patient outcomes, service development, and performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership across the division, ensuring the highest standard of evidence-based care.
• Lead, support, and mentor Women’s and Children’s specialists to foster innovation and clinical excellence.
• Champion multidisciplinary collaboration across medical, nursing and allied health teams.
• Drive the development of specialised programs aligned with community needs and LRH’s priorities.
• Actively contribute to the development and delivery of training, education, and workforce development initiatives.
• Strengthen partnerships with internal and external stakeholders to enhance program delivery and referral relationships.
• Cultivate a culture of learning, respect and continuous improvement.

About you

Ideal candidates for this role will have:

• MBBS or equivalent.

• Registration with the Medical Practitioners Board of Australia.

• Fellowship of RANZCOG or RACP.
• Significant experience in Obstetrics or Paediatrics.
• Significant experience in leading clinical programs or services.
• Proven ability to guide and influence multidisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrated excellence in clinical communication, integrity, and professionalism.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and collaborative practice.

Latrobe Regional Health offers a range of benefits including:

• Salary packaging up to $9,000 per annum.
• Meals/Entertainment benefit up to $2,650 per annum.
• Multidisciplinary teamwork across the hospital.
• Encouragement for professional development and ongoing education.
• A range of social club activities, discounts and diverse workplace activities.
• Free access to our Staff Wellbeing Centre offering health education and wellbeing services.

Interested about this exciting opportunity, but want more information? We encourage you to contact Sophie Laurence, General Manager Medical Services via email: Sophie.laurence@lrh.com.au  for a confidential discussion. Please click here for a copy of the description.

About us

Located in the picturesque region of Gippsland, Latrobe Regional Health (LRH) offers the perfect balance between career and lifestyle. Enjoy easy access to Melbourne, stunning beaches, majestic mountains, and serene lakes. With flexible working hours, you can make the most of what Gippsland has to offer.

LRH cares for a population of about 300,000 and is the regional provider of specialist services. Our catchment covers 42,000 square kilometres, from Phillip Island to Mallacoota in the far east of Victoria. LRH offers cardiac care, surgery, medical, renal, emergency care, aged care, women's and children's services, pharmacy, allied health and rehabilitation. Medical and radiation oncology are offered by the Gippsland Cancer Care Centre.

Now is an exciting time to join the LRH team, with the $223.5 million expansion completed in March 2024, offering improved maternity and paediatric facilities, larger intensive care unit, increased medical and surgical beds and additional operating theatres.

How to apply

Join us in our mission to provide exceptional healthcare services to our community. Apply today and make a difference in the lives of our patients and their families. Please click the APPLY button to be directed to our Careers page for direct application. Applications should include a cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria and current resume.
Applications close: 02nd September 2025

Explore all the great things happening at LRH by visiting our Careers and Training page of our website www.lrh.com.au/Careers-and-Training/ and take the next step in your career journey.

Before commencement, the successful applicant will

Provide an original valid National Police Record Check, an employee Working with Children Check, and all staff employed in the Victorian healthcare sector are required to be vaccinated for the current season influenza vaccine (if applicable to work area), unless a valid medical exemption applies.

Diversity and inclusion

We actively embrace workforce diversity, equity and inclusion, and encourage applications from across our community, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. LRH's Aboriginal Hospital Liaison Officer is available to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent applicants and can be contacted via email: AboriginalHealthUnit@lrh.com.au