Director of Clinical Services - Southport Private Hospital

Ramsay Health Care is seeking an experienced Director of Clinical Services to provide strategic and operational clinical leadership at Southport Private Hospital on the Gold Coast. Southport Private Hospital delivers specialist rehabilitation and mental health services to the Gold Coast and surrounding communities. Services include a 24 bed inpatient ward, day and community-based mental health programs, neurostimulation treatments and a 66-bed inpatient rehabilitation and pain unit offering a broad range of specialised programs as well as rehabilitation day programs. Working closely with the CEO, Executive Team, clinicians and Visiting Medical Officers (VMOs), you will lead clinical governance, strengthen workforce capability and drive continuous improvement across patient care, safety and service delivery. This is an opportunity to shape the ongoing development of specialist services while fostering a strong, collaborative and patient-centred culture.

What You’ll Do
Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve, but are not limited to:

• Provide visible clinical leadership, promoting safe, high-quality and patient-centred care.
• Partner with the CEO and Executive Team to deliver clinical strategy and support operational priorities.
• Lead and develop high-performing multidisciplinary teams, fostering engagement, accountability and continuous learning.
• Strengthen clinical governance, quality, risk and patient safety frameworks.
• Build trusted relationships with VMOs, clinicians and key stakeholders.
• Drive service improvement, workforce development and the optimisation of clinical services.
• Support the sustainable growth and ongoing development of mental health and rehabilitation services while also seeking out new service opportunities.

What You’ll Bring

You are an experienced clinical leader with strong governance expertise, strategic thinking and a collaborative leadership style. You can build trusted relationships, lead change and translate strategic priorities into practical outcomes.

You will bring:

• Significant senior clinical leadership experience within a hospital or complex healthcare environment.
• Experience as a Director of Clinical Services, Associate Director of Clinical Services or in an equivalent leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of clinical governance, quality, risk and patient safety.
• Proven experience leading multidisciplinary teams and driving service improvement.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication and people leadership skills.
• Commercial awareness and an understanding of private hospital operations.

Essential Qualifications:

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
• Relevant postgraduate clinical qualifications.

About the Hospital

Southport Private Hospital provides comprehensive specialist mental health and rehabilitation services to the Gold Coast and wider community. Its mental health services support the community through inpatient treatment, day programs and community-based care, with specialised treatments including Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS). The hospital also operates a 66-bed rehabilitation unit, offering inpatient and day programs across orthopaedic, neurological, amputee, musculoskeletal, pain management, arthritis and pulmonary rehabilitation, supported by Ramsay Health Plus. Guided by Ramsay’s People Caring for People philosophy, Southport Private Hospital is committed to delivering personalised, high-quality care, fostering strong relationships and continually improving patient outcomes. This is an opportunity to work alongside dedicated clinical teams and contribute to the ongoing development, quality and sustainability of these important specialist services.

About Us

Founded in Australia in 1964, Ramsay Health Care is the nation’s largest private hospital operator and a recognised global leader in healthcare delivery. Across Australia, Ramsay operates 76 hospitals and 12 surgical centres, caring for more than 1.1 million patients each year with the support of over 30,000 dedicated professionals. Guided by our ethos, “People Caring for People,” we are committed to delivering exceptional patient care, building meaningful relationships, and driving continuous improvement and sustainable growth. In addition to our hospital network, Ramsay operates a growing community pharmacy network of more than 35 locations. Through our culture, The Ramsay Way, we place our people at the centre of everything we do—fostering collaboration, empowering teams, and achieving outstanding outcomes for patients and communities.

Benefits

• Competitive remuneration and a comprehensive range of employee benefits.
• Professional development and career progression opportunities.
• Access to Ramsay Rewards and exclusive retailer discounts.
• The opportunity to shape specialist mental health and rehabilitation services and make a meaningful impact across the Gold Coast community.

To Apply

All applications should include your CV outlining your experience and skills in line with the above criteria. Applications close Thursday 12th November 2026.

Please Note:

Ramsay Health Care is committed to Child Safety. Details of our commitment are set out in our Code of Conduct, available at www.ramsayhealth.com.au.

Applications made by recruitment agencies will not be considered.