Our Health Service is expanding and so is our Medical Services Team!
Provide high level, expert and strategic advice on key Medical Workforce & Education issues within West Moreton Health (WMH) and lead organisational strategies to enhance the professional practice and management of the medical workforce.
- Permanent Full Time Opportunity!
Job details Position status Permanent
Position type Full-time
Occupational group Management
Classification AO8
Workplace Location Brisbane - West,Ipswich region
Job ad reference QLD/WM669691_11
Closing date 30-Nov-2025
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Salary Other
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Contact person Dr Eleri Carrahar
Contact details 0484680905
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About the role
The key responsibilities of the role include:
- Provide high quality, expert and strategic advice to Director Medical Services (DMS), Deputy Director Medical Services (DDMS) Director Clinical Training (DCT) and Executive Director Medical Services (EDMS) issues including professional practice, workforce management and development, education and training, employee contract management and policy development.
- Lead and engage medical workforce stakeholders on the development, implementation, monitoring and review of medical workforce reform strategies.
- Successfully apply a project management approach to complex medical workforce & education initiatives, coupled with demonstrated expertise to lead and manage projects to achieve organisation wide outcomes.
- Provide support to the Director Medical Services and Executive Director Medical Services in budget planning and management to achieve unit priorities.
- Actively drive organisational & business service delivery improvements through monitoring and analysis of service delivery outcomes.
About you
Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:
- A high-level understanding of the trends and challenges of the medical workforce in the delivery of quality, secure, effective and timely patient and family centred care.
- A successful track record in a leadership role facilitating effective change management and fostering a culture of organisational improvement.
- A commitment to the required medical education of junior doctors and the innovative development of medical education in the facility, the health service, the state and nationally.
- A high-level communication, consultation, negotiation and interpersonal skills with internal and external stakeholders and expertise in the preparation of reports and briefings of a substantial and complex nature.
- Ability to lead and manage staff in line with quality human resource management practices including employment equity, anti-discrimination, occupational health and safety and ethical behaviour.
Mandatory Requirements:
- Pre-employment screening, including criminal history and discipline history checks, may be undertaken on persons recommended for employment.
About West Moreton Health
West Moreton Health is one of the most rapidly evolving health services in the south east corner, with a community growth expected to almost double to more than 588,000 by 2036. Our vision is for a robust hospital and health service that includes fit-for-purpose spaces, interconnected buildings, multi-disciplinary health services, research, education and community partnerships.
To read more on how West Moreton Health are committed to transforming and optimising our care, to meet the health care needs of our growing and diverse community –
As a Child Safe Organisation, at West Moreton Health:
- We prioritise children and young people being seen, heard, and safe in every interaction.
- We create inclusive environments where the voices and needs of children and young people are valued and respected.
- We believe safeguarding is shared responsibility, upheld by every member of our organisation.
Benefits
- 17.5% annual leave loading (Additional allowances/entitlements may apply)
- 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
- Professional development
- Wellness programs
- Employee Assistance Service (EAS).
To apply
Further information regarding this role please download and read the attached Role Description and Information Packages. You will need to submit your Cover Letter, CV or Resume including the names and contact details of two referees and a short response (maximum 1-2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities are relevant to the role.
Applications to remain current for a period of 12 months and may be used to fill a similar vacancy.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all West Moreton Health vacancies.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote and.
Documents
Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.