This is a rare chance to step into a senior leadership position where your influence will directly shape the future of healthcare across Tasmania’s North West.
As Executive Director of Medical Services (EDMS), you will play a pivotal role within the Tasmanian Health Service’s executive team—providing strategic medical leadership, guiding clinical governance frameworks, and driving excellence across two major hospitals and a network of regional facilities.
Based in Burnie and Latrobe, you’ll lead medical and clinical teams through a period of positive transformation, helping to embed strong governance, safety, and quality systems that support both clinicians and patients. Working alongside other senior executives, your remit will extend from workforce strategy and credentialing to service innovation and policy development.
This appointment is ideal for a seasoned medical leader who values both professional impact and personal balance. The region offers a relaxed coastal lifestyle, affordable living, and easy access to Tasmania’s wilderness—all within a connected, forward-looking healthcare community.
About the Tasmanian Health Service – North West
The North West region provides comprehensive health services to more than 116,000 residents. The North West Regional Hospital in Burnie and Mersey Community Hospital in Latrobe deliver full emergency, surgical, obstetric, and medical services supported by an eight-bed ICU, an integrated oncology unit, and a strong governance and training framework.
You’ll find yourself part of a system that’s large enough to be complex yet small enough to make your leadership felt at every level. It’s an environment that rewards collaboration, innovation, and a deep commitment to continuous improvement.
Remuneration and Conditions
The position offers an executive package reflective of its seniority:
Base salary between $216,300 and $310,389 per annum plus 12% superannuation
Senior Specialist range available for highly experienced applicants
Additional benefits include a vehicle or allowance, management loading, salary packaging, and a 20% North West Recruitment & Retention Allowance
Generous relocation support and access to the Fitness Passport program providing entry to more than 40 fitness facilities statewide
About You
You’re an experienced medical administrator or clinician with strong leadership credentials, ideally holding Fellowship or Associate Fellowship of RACMA. You’re motivated by the opportunity to lead through influence—balancing operational priorities with a strategic view of system improvement. A collaborative communicator and natural problem-solver, you understand the importance of building trust across clinical teams and the wider community.
Why This Role Matters
This is more than a career move—it’s an opportunity to shape a regional health service that underpins an entire community. The North West offers an unmatched lifestyle of clean air, coastal living, and vibrant local culture, paired with meaningful, high-level work that leaves a lasting legacy.
Clinical Leadership Roles & Prescript
At Prescript Recruitment, we specialise in connecting exceptional medical leaders with the roles where they can make their greatest impact. Nadine Onto supports Directors of Medical Services and clinical executives through every stage of the appointment process—from confidential discovery conversations to transition support post-placement.
Nadine brings a calm, consultative style and a deep understanding of the clinical leadership landscape. Her insight ensures every appointment is the right fit both professionally and personally. When you partner with Prescript, you gain a trusted advisor who understands the complexities of senior healthcare leadership.
Contact
Nadine Onto
Senior Recruitment Partner – Director of Medical Services
nadine@prescript.com.au
0420 641 123
