Divisional Director - Women's & Children's Services

Divisional Director – Women’s & Children’s Services

• Location: Sunshine


• Employment Type: Full-Time, Ongoing


• Salary: Health Executive Employment Remuneration

About the role:

Western Health is seeking a dynamic and experienced healthcare executive to lead our Women’s & Children’s (W&C) Division. This is a pivotal leadership opportunity to drive performance, foster innovation, and ensure the delivery of safe, effective, and connected care across our Women’s & Children’s setting.

Reporting to the Deputy Chief Operating Officer, you will drive the achievement of operational, financial, and clinical performance goals, while cultivating a strong culture of continuous improvement and excellence in care.

Working in partnership with the Clinical Services Director, the Divisional Director will ensure the implementation of contemporary, multi-disciplinary models of care and the delivery of Best Care aligned to Western Health’s strategic priorities.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead the Division to deliver on key quality, performance, fiscal, and operational outcomes.


• Oversee development and implementation of divisional strategic and business plans that align with organisational goals.


• Drive continuous improvement in service delivery, patient experience, and clinical outcomes across the Women’s and Children’s division.


• Support workforce capability and succession planning to maintain a high-performing, values-aligned team.


• Represent the Division in internal and external partnerships to promote integrated, person-centred care.

About you:

• Proven senior leadership experience leading a large, complex clinical operations in a healthcare setting.


• Demonstrated ability to manage clinical governance, service development, and operational performance in line with health service priorities.


• Postgraduate qualifications in management or leadership.


• Exceptional interpersonal, strategic thinking, and change management capabilities.


• A commitment to patient safety, continuous improvement, and values-based leadership.

Position Description

About Western Health

Western Health is one of the largest healthcare providers in Victoria, caring for a vibrant, diverse and rapidly growing community of one million people in Melbourne’s western suburbs. 

With more than 13,000 staff, Western Health delivers 800,000+ occasions of care every year, providing high-quality, person-centred care across every life stage.

We provide a combination of hospital, community-based, at-home and in-reach services to aged, adult and paediatric patients and newborn babies. Specialties include oncology, renal, mental health, women’s health and maternity, chronic diseases, geriatrics and cardiology.

We have remarkable strengths in chronic disease, complex care and developing innovative and sustainable healthcare solutions. Our experience at the coalface of healthcare delivery for some of Australia’s most culturally and socioeconomically diverse and vulnerable populations provides us with unique insights into the most pressing health challenges.

Western Health operates four acute public hospitals: Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s), Footscray Hospital, Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Community Hospital, Sunshine Mental Health and Wellbeing Centre, Melton Health and Community Services, Bacchus Marsh Community Health Centre, Caroline Springs Community Health Centre and Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care in Bacchus Marsh. Western Health also provides the primary healthcare service at the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre, a women’s prison located in Ravenhall.

Why join us?

Compensation and benefits

• Competitive salary packages aligned with market standards.


• Health and wellbeing programs, including flexible work arrangements.


• Scholarships and grants to support your continuous learning journey.

Learning and development opportunities

• Access the Western Health Learning Academy (WHA) for personalised learning pathways.


• Professional growth programs, including postgraduate studies and clinical education.


• Mentorship and career support.

Community impact and inclusion

• Make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives through compassionate care.


• Join a workforce that champions diversity and inclusion.


• Engage in community wellbeing initiatives and groundbreaking healthcare research.

Organisational culture and environment

• Thrive in a collaborative, compassionate and innovative team environment.


• Be part of a culture that celebrates continuous improvement and excellence in healthcare.

Ready to make an impact?

If you’re passionate about operational excellence and patient-centred care, we’d love to hear from you. Simply click on the “apply” button and follow the prompts.

If you are currently employed at Western Health, please ensure you sign in through the 'Employee Login' via the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page via the intranet before applying.

Closing date: 11:59pm on 23 February 2026.

Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact Jason Plant on (03) 8345 1463.

Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation Status Clearance and a Working with Children Check (if applicable).

Western Health does not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from recruitment agencies.

Western Health