About Your New Role
As Executive Director, Allied Health Services, you will lead the strategic direction and performance of allied health across Gold Coast Health, delivering safe, high‑quality and person‑centred care at scale. As a key member of the Executive Leadership Team, you will provide professional leadership across tertiary hospitals, community services and future expansions, driving strong clinical governance, contemporary workforce practices and innovative models of care.
Your Key Responsibilities
* Shape the strategic direction of Gold Coast Health by providing expert advice on emerging allied health trends, contemporary practice and innovative models of care
* Provide executive‑level leadership of Allied Health Services, ensuring a cohesive, whole‑of‑Hospital and Health Service approach to decision‑making and service delivery
* Lead and develop a high‑performing senior allied health leadership team, enabling effective governance, performance management and workforce capability across a large, multidisciplinary portfolio
* Champion a culture of excellence by embedding continuous improvement in safety, quality and clinical governance across allied health and rehabilitation services
Qualifications and Experience
* A Tertiary degree (in one of the relevant disciplines): Audiology, Health Science, Dental Technology, Nutrition and Dietetics, Exercise Physiology or Human Movement Studies, Environmental Health, Music Therapy, Nuclear Medicine Technologist/Scientist, Applied Science, Occupational Therapy, Oral Health, Orthoptics, Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, Podiatry, Psychology, Radiography, Bachelor of Science, Science, Bio-Medical, Anatomy and Physiology, Medical/Health Sciences, Social Work, Sonography or Speech Pathology
* AHPRA or relevant registration (if applicable)
* Appropriate management and leadership experience and advanced training in business or healthcare is desirable
* Thorough knowledge of modern management principles, practices and methods
* Considerable knowledge of a university hospital/ health and knowledge precinct is desirable
* Evidence of vaccination, or be able to be vaccinated against and remain vaccinated against - Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis and Hepatitis B
* Tuberculosis screening, to identify if the tuberculosis vaccination may be required
* Declaration of serious discipline history must be disclosed
* Criminal History Screening will be required for new employees (GCH will cover cost)
* Blue Card/Working with children check (GCH will cover cost)
Benefits of working with Gold Coast Health
* Flexible work options
* Career Development
* Modern Facilities
* Diverse Work Culture
* Research Opportunities
* 12.75% super + Salary Packaging
* 17.5% leave loading
Salary
* Permanent full time
* Base salary $212,938 per annum
About Gold Coast Health
* Nationally and internationally recognised location for innovative medical research and health care
* Annual operating budget exceeding $1.5 billion
* More than 1100 beds across three hospitals - Gold Coast University Hospital, Robina Hospital, Varsity Lakes Hospital and Robina and Southport Health Precincts
* Secondary and tertiary health services across more than 20 facilities
* A workplace culture that encourages people to bring their whole selves to work so that they can perform at their best
* Committed to reflecting the diversity of the Gold Coast community and ensuring each staff member is included and feels like they belong
How to Apply
Click APPLY to submit your application by Tuesday, 5 May 2026
Gold Coast Health is committed to providing an accessible, inclusive work environment. Please contact the nominated person if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout this recruitment process.
Job Ad reference: GC680297
For further in-depth requirements please refer to the attached Role Description.
Please note: no third-party applications will be accepted.