Director of Emergency & Critical care

About the Role

Closing Date: 15/02/2026 

• Join the largest regional health service between Sydney and Melbourne
• Competitive salary plus generous salary packaging options
• Dynamic work environment and collaborative team culture

Shape the future of regional healthcare - Albury Wodonga Health (AWH) is seeking a visionary Director of Emergency & Critical Care to join us in a fixed-term capacity to cover Long Service Leave. This is a unique opportunity to lead our high-quality acute services during a transformative period of growth, providing strategic and operational leadership for our Emergency and Critical Care divisions while driving excellence across two states.

Operational Excellence: Reporting to the Chief Operations Officer, you will manage service delivery, clinical safety, quality, and financial performance while ensuring integrated workforce planning.

Culture & Engagement: Champion a strong, inclusive culture to improve staff engagement and retention, positioning AWH as an "Employer of Choice" through contemporary models of care. 

We are actively seeking applicants who meet the following criteria: 

• Registration as a Registered Nurse or Allied Health Professional with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). 
• Extensive clinical practice experience and post graduate qualification in a relevant area of specialty. 
• Post graduate qualification at a Masters level (or working towards) in an area such as healthcare leadership, business administration, health policy or associated field. 
• Demonstrated experience and operational skills required to manage a team of multidisciplinary health professionals and administrative staff.  

Employment Type: This is a Fixed Term Full Time opportunity.

For further details, please refer to the Position Description or alternatively contact Linda Hudec at Linda.hudec@awh.org.au  for a confidential discussion.

About Albury Wodonga Health (AWH)

AWH serves as the largest regional healthcare provider between Sydney and Melbourne, situated in the border cities of Albury and Wodonga. With a dedicated team of over 3,000 professionals, we proudly service a population of up to 300,000 across North-East Victoria and Southern NSW. Our extensive network encompasses two primary hospital campuses and an additional 22 sites, delivering a diverse range of emergency, surgical, women’s and children’s, community, mental health, allied health, and sub-acute services. Our growth continues with the opening of a state-of-the-art Emergency Department in 2024, and excitingly, the construction of a new hospital at our Albury site by 2028.  This expansion will greatly elevate our ability to service the needs of our community, and we need a great team of people like you to accomplish this.
 

What awaits you at AWH?

We are committed to our Employee Value Proposition and will deliver on our key pillars of Growth, Balance, Contribution and Lifestyle. We provide comprehensive induction and training to set you up for success, offer exceptional Rewards and Benefits and continuously nurture your professional growth by providing opportunities for development. 

Are you ready to become part of our team?

To uncover compelling reasons to embark on this career journey with us and become part of our fantastic team, please refer to our Candidate Information Pack.

Salary and terms will be in accordance with the relevant state EBA or Award.

AWH prioritises Equal Employment Opportunity, Ethical Practice, and embraces Cultural Diversity and Social Inclusion. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. Please note that appointments are contingent on satisfactory pre-employment checks including Criminal Record check and working with Children checks.

Important Notice: All healthcare workers must maintain all vaccinations required by relevant healthcare regulations, guidelines, or their specific role within the organisation. In addition to mandatory vaccinations, AWH strongly encourage all employees to receive the COVID-19 vaccination and the seasonal influenza (flu) vaccination, as recommended by public health authorities and as a preventative measure to help ensure the safety and well-being of patients, colleagues, and the broader community.

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