Divisional Director

You can now search for people on SEEK. Make your profile public so you can be found by more employers. Update profile visibility Skip to content Through the battles and the breakthroughs, we're there. Where will you be? For over a century, our incredible teams have provided care for people when they need it most. Our people feel great pride in this, and they value the security and stability we offer. But it also means so much opportunity - to build on all that’s gone before, to grow your impact and gain experience that’s hard to find elsewhere. As a for-purpose organisation with over 10,000 dedicated, compassionate people, we continue to offer more services and deeper care than ever before. With Mercy, you’ll have the chance to make an impact and gain experience that’s hard to find elsewhere. At Mercy Health, it’s all about taking what we have and making it better. To do that, we need you. Join us at Mercy Health, and help our teams deliver even greater outcomes. About the opportunity As the Divisional Director, you will play a pivotal role in partnering closely with the Executive Director, WMH, to deliver sustainable Better @ Home and Support Services aligned with Mercy Health’s strategy, mission and values. You will lead divisional operations, drive performance outcomes, champion innovation, and embed a culture of continuous improvement. Your portfolio includes oversight of Outpatients, Hospital in the Home, the Health Independence Program, Environmental & Food Services, and key external relationships including pathology and medical imaging providers. You will oversee strategic planning, budget performance, quality and safety, workforce development, clinical governance, and operational efficiency across the division. Key Responsibilities Provide strong, values‑based leadership across all Better @ Home and Support Services. Lead operational performance, reporting, service redesign and divisional business plans. Drive innovation and major improvement initiatives across WMH. Ensure divisional budgets, capital plans and financial targets are developed and achieved. About You: You are an experienced senior leader with a track record of delivering complex health services in large organisations. You thrive in environments of transformation, innovation and strategic growth. You are collaborative, influential, and committed to delivering high‑quality, person‑centred care. You bring: Extensive senior clinical or management experience in a large, complex healthcare setting. Demonstrated achievements in service redesign, change management and improvement initiatives. Strong financial, analytical and decision‑making skills. Commitment to Mercy Health values of Compassion, Hospitality, Respect, Innovation, Stewardship and Teamwork. Qualifications: Nursing or Allied Health qualification (AHPRA registration if required). Postgraduate qualifications in health services, business, management or equivalent (desirable). You will also be required to provide evidence of, or in the process of obtaining: A current Police Record Check and Working with Children Check. Proof of current influenza vaccination and other vaccination status consistent with public health orders. Ready to help us shape the future of healthcare? Join us and make a meaningful difference in people’s lives - and your career. For further information contact Michelle Collins from deliberatepractice on . Are you ready to apply for this role? Click Apply now Please contact us if you would like to find out more or communicate any requirements to ensure we provide you with a fair and equitable interview and selection process. We acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung peoples, traditional Custodians of the Land in which our Head Office is based, on traditional lands of the Kulin Nation and recognise their deep connections to the land, sea, and culture. We extend this acknowledgment to the many Traditional Lands that we operate across Australia and pay our respects to Elders past and present. The team at Mercy Health is as wonderfully diverse as the patients, residents, clients and communities we support. We’re proud to be recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA). Mercy Health strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, sexualities, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds. #J-18808-Ljbffr