Medical Administration

Define your career with your next Medical Administration role

Medical Administration professionals create the foundation on which good healthcare is built.

From clinical governance, to shaping policy and procedure, to managing locations and infrastructure, there are a variety of clinical leadership roles within Medical Administration and plenty of opportunities for career advancement.

In most cases, Medical Administration jobs are not directly involved in patient interactions, however, these skilled individuals keep the wheels of healthcare going, ensuring high-quality care is provided on the medical management side of the business.

The field is extremely diverse and complex, with Medical Administrators working in a variety of offices across medicine and other industries adjacent to healthcare. The roles are not limited to managing a department in a hospital or running a small clinic; the skills required for Medical Administration roles are also transferrable to working in medical laboratories, private clinics, and even government agencies, pharmaceutical companies, and insurance companies. Career pathways include Chief Medical Officers; Director of Medical Services; Chief executives of hospitals and universities; Heads of divisions of medical services; Heads of health authorities; Chief health officers of government jurisdictions; Consultants to governments and private sector health services; and Public policy and health program management in information technology and pharmaceuticals.

The demand for Medical Administrators has never been stronger, with opportunities constantly arising throughout Elective Recruitment’s Australian network. There are also possibilities for career advancement with varied options in roles such as Hospital leadership and Executive Management.

From clinical governance, to shaping policy and procedure, to managing locations and infrastructure, there are a variety of clinical leadership roles within Medical Administration and plenty of opportunities for career advancement.

In most cases, Medical Administration jobs are not directly involved in patient interactions, however, these skilled individuals keep the wheels of healthcare going, ensuring high-quality care is provided on the medical management side of the business.

The field is extremely diverse and complex, with Medical Administrators working in a variety of offices across medicine and other industries adjacent to healthcare. The roles are not limited to managing a department in a hospital or running a small clinic; the skills required for Medical Administration roles are also transferrable to working in medical laboratories, private clinics, and even government agencies, pharmaceutical companies, and insurance companies. Career pathways include Chief Medical Officers; Director of Medical Services; Chief executives of hospitals and universities; Heads of divisions of medical services; Heads of health authorities; Chief health officers of government jurisdictions; Consultants to governments and private sector health services; and Public policy and health program management in information technology and pharmaceuticals.

The demand for Medical Administrators has never been stronger, with opportunities constantly arising throughout Elective Recruitment’s Australian network. There are also possibilities for career advancement with varied options in roles such as Hospital leadership and Executive Management.

Average salaries for Medical Administration doctors in Australia are:

Position Permanent Locum
Director of Medical Services $300,000 - $500,000 $2000 - $2500 per day

To be eligible for Director of Medical Services positions in Australia you will have clinical leadership experience and ideally Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Medical Administrators (FRACMA), AFRACMA or be on a pathway to Fellowship.

Elective Recruitment is committed to partnering with you through every step of your Medical Administration career journey. If you’re seeking a permanent role, our expert team will work tirelessly to find the right opportunity for you.

Elective Recruitment is a leading medical recruitment agency for healthcare professionals in Australia. Combining over 25 years of medical recruitment expertise, we’re determined to succeed and deliver solutions. That means we’ll stop at nothing to support you in creating a great career in Medical Administration.

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Living and Working in Australia

If you’re an internationally trained Doctor and interested in working in Australia, get in touch with us to discuss your options, and be sure to download our Living and Working in Australia guide for practical insights into what you can expect when you make the move.