Chief Acute Care Officer

Chief Acute Care Officer (Hospital) -Executive Level

Location: Melbourne based

Job Type: Full-time

Remuneration: Total package: $550,000 including superannuation +15% discretionary bonus

 

TLC Healthcare is a leading, values-driven healthcare provider experiencing significant growth and innovation across Australia. As part of our long-term strategy, we are establishing and scaling a new acute care platform, commencing with day surgery and expanding over time.

We are now seeking an exceptional Chief Acute Care Officer (CACO) to join our Executive Leadership Team.

This is a rare senior executive opportunity to design, build, commission and operate acute care services from inception—shaping a new platform within an established and respected healthcare organisation.

 

The Opportunity

Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, the Chief Acute Care Officer holds local hospital CEO-level accountability for:

• Establishing and operating TLC’s first day surgery hospital
• Leading clinical governance, safety, compliance and operational performance
• Building and leading a high-performing acute care leadership and medical model
• Driving disciplined, staged growth of the acute care pipeline over time

 

This is a hands-on executive role, requiring strong clinical governance acumen, commercial discipline, and the maturity to lead confidently in a complex, highly regulated environment.

 

About You

You are a senior healthcare executive with:

• Proven leadership experience at hospital CEO, COO or equivalent executive level
• Deep expertise in acute care operations, clinical governance, accreditation and regulatory compliance
• Experience leading hospital commissioning, capital development and growth
• Strong credibility with clinicians, VMOs, Boards, regulators and insurers
• High emotional intelligence, judgement and executive presence

 

You bring a balanced leadership style—commercially astute, clinically grounded, values-driven and outcome-focused.

 

Remuneration

This role attracts Executive Level remuneration, consistent with TLC’s senior executive pay framework, including:

• Total Remuneration Package circa $550,000
• Short-term incentive opportunity of 15%

 

Compliance Requirements

• Satisfactory NDIS Worker Screening Check (including National Criminal History Police Check)
• Completion of mandatory training requirements
• Right to work in Australia
• Current Victorian Driver’s Licence
• Up-to-date COVID-19 and Influenza vaccinations

 

What you’ll get    

• Program of employee and wellbeing initiatives    
• Exclusive access to TLC Employee Shopping Portal   
• Employee Assistance Program   
• Ongoing leadership development and coaching  
• Discounted health insurance    
• Free gym membership     
• Novated leasing    

 

Why Join TLC Healthcare?

• Be part of a growing, innovative healthcare organisation
• Shape and lead a new acute care platform with executive authority
• Work closely with a highly engaged CEO and executive team
• Make a lasting impact on healthcare delivery, quality and outcomes

 

How to apply

Applications must be addressed to the Chief Human Resources Officer Elvera Liebenberg  [email protected] and include a cover letter, and a current resume.

 

For any questions regarding this role, please feel free to contact Talent Acquisition at [email protected] 

 

To learn more about the benefits of joining Team TLC, please visit our website tlchealthcare.com.au

 

We are an organisation with a strong sense of purpose that celebrates diversity, inclusion and embodies our core values of respect, accountability, excellence, collaboration, integrity and innovation.

 

Our culture is based on a supportive team environment where people thrive and achieve their best professionally

At TLC, we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment where all individuals are respected, valued, and empowered. We believe that embracing different 

perspectives strengthens our organisation and enhances our ability to serve our communities with integrity and compassion.

As part of our recruitment process, you may be required to complete a pre-employment psychometric and medical assessment.