At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive growth initiatives and recruit specialist doctors across Victoria, South Australia, and Tasmania.
- Company: Nexus Hospitals, a leader in private healthcare with a community-focused approach.
- Benefits: Hybrid work, 4 weeks annual leave, health discounts, and a supportive team culture.
- Other info: Join a diverse team that values your contributions and supports your personal growth.
- Why this job: Shape the future of healthcare while enjoying a balanced life and career growth.
- Qualifications: Experience in business development within healthcare and strong relationship-building skills.
The predicted salary is between 117000 - 143000 $ per year.
At Nexus Hospitals, we believe every patient deserves the quality and comfort of world-class care, right in their own community. We also believe that every team member deserves a life that keeps them at their best. With a proud, growing network of 21 specialist hospitals across Australia, we offer the scale, stability and impact of a national healthcare leader, but with the tight-knit heart of a local team.
This is an opportunity to shape the next phase of growth for one of Australia's leading day and short stay hospital groups. Working alongside senior executives and hospital leaders, you will drive specialist recruitment, service expansion and strategic growth initiatives across Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania. Reporting to the Southern Operations Director, you will develop and execute regional growth plans across these states.
You will identify and recruit specialist doctors, expand priority services, strengthen referrer networks and support strategic acquisition, greenfield and doctor investment opportunities. You will work closely with hospital leaders across the Nexus network and with the CEO and Chief Strategy & Growth Officer. The role combines external relationship development with disciplined commercial analysis and delivery.
Key responsibilities include:
- Developing and delivering regional and hospital-specific growth plans.
- Recruiting specialist doctors in priority service areas and supporting sustainable activity growth.
- Identifying and progressing new services, acquisitions and greenfield opportunities.
- Building productive relationships with doctors, practices, GPs and other healthcare referrers.
- Supporting the preparation of business cases and analysing market, activity, revenue, cost and capital data.
- Maintaining a high-quality opportunity pipeline and CRM records, with clear reporting against agreed measures.
Who we're looking for:
You are a commercially minded healthcare growth leader who builds credibility with doctors and converts opportunities into measurable results. You are collaborative, self-directed and comfortable working across multiple hospitals and stakeholder groups.
To succeed in this role, you will bring:
- Senior business development, growth or commercial experience in private hospitals, healthcare services, medical devices, specialist practice management or a closely related sector.
- Established healthcare networks and demonstrated experience engaging specialist doctors and referrers.
- Strong commercial acumen, including business case development and evaluation of growth opportunities.
- Working knowledge of the private health insurance system and relevant legislation and regulation.
- Excellent communication, influencing, negotiation and relationship management skills.
- The ability to work autonomously while maintaining a practical one-team approach.
Regular travel throughout Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania is required.
Remuneration
An attractive executive remuneration package, including performance-based incentive arrangements, will be negotiated with the successful candidate.
Why Nexus?
We know that to give your best, you need a workplace that truly backs you. We've built an environment where you are recognised as a whole person - never just a number or a name. At Nexus, healthcare is always personal.
With us, you'll:
- Bring world-class care home to your community: Help us provide a level of care you'd trust for yourself and your family.
- Join a team that has your back and keeps you strong: Our teams are high performing but incredibly down to earth.
- Seize the growth that's yours for the taking: Don't wait for permission to move forward - just ask!
- Get the support you need for the life you want: We respect your time as much as your dedication and expertise.
You’ll also enjoy a range of other benefits, including:
- Hybrid working conditions: Predictable schedule, giving you the freedom to plan your life.
- Time to recharge: 4 weeks of annual leave to rest and reset.
- The ultimate Christmas break: Up to 2 weeks off over the festive season.
- Health & wellbeing: Gym discounts via Fitness Passport and free, confidential counselling through our EAP.
- Healthcare discounts: Substantial savings on surgical procedures at Nexus facilities for you and your family.
- Everyday savings: Exclusive online rewards and discounts across major national retailers.
- Novated leasing option: Plus discounts on travel and transport.
Nexus Hospitals is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity, equity and social inclusion. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, and strive to provide a recruitment experience that's fair, inclusive and accessible.
Business Development Director Southern Region in Melbourne employer: Nexus Hospitals Group
At Nexus Hospitals, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that values the well-being of our team as much as our patients. Located in a supportive community environment, our Westside Private Hospital offers a collaborative work culture, generous benefits like 5 weeks of annual leave, and opportunities for professional growth, ensuring you can thrive both personally and professionally. Join us to experience a workplace where your contributions are recognised, and you can truly make a difference in the lives of others while enjoying a fulfilling career.
