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Medical Director

Sydney Medical Service is seeking a dynamic Medical Director to provide strong clinical governance, mentor practitioners, and help shape the future of high-quality after-hours care.

Medical Director | Contract | Panania, NSW Page viewed: times Posted: 5/05/2026

Medical Director (Hybrid – Predominantly Remote) Must be based in Sydney.

Are you an experienced Vocationally Registered GP ready to step into a strategic leadership role while maintaining flexibility?

As Medical Director, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring safe, high-quality, patient-centred care across our service. You will work with the Board, CEO, and clinical team to uphold standards, support practitioners, and strengthen governance systems.

This role allows you to continue in your current positions. With the backing of an experienced CEO and Practice Manager, you’ll have the flexibility and support to focus on high-level clinical leadership without day-to-day administrative burden.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Leadership & Governance

Provide clinical advice to the Board of Directors

Govern all clinical aspects of the service

Manage clinical complaints and complex cases requiring Medical Director intervention

Practitioner Support & Development

Participate in initial interviews for prospective practitioners

Supervise and support new locum GPs during their first supervised shift

Provide clinical advice to practitioners

Operational Support

Rare on-call availability for urgent clinical queries (e.g., pathology results or complex cases)

Essential Criteria

Vocationally Registered General Practitioner

Minimum five (5) years’ experience in Australian general practice

Excellent communication and leadership skills

Desirable

Experience in the after-hours sector

Registered Supervisor with the RACGP

Reporting Structure

Reports to the Board of Directors for all clinical matters

Reports to the Chief Executive Officer for non-clinical matters

Why Join SMS? 

 Predominantly remote, flexible hybrid structure

Rare on-call requirements

Strategic leadership role with real impact

If you are a senior GP seeking a flexible leadership role where your experience, judgment, and mentorship will directly influence quality patient care — we would love to hear from you.

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