Reporting to the Director of Quality and Safety, you will serve as a trusted business partner to our clinical delivery areas. You will lead the development of frameworks that monitor and evaluate standards of care, ensuring our health service meets all National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards. Your role is vital in promoting a culture of innovation and continuous improvement, where data is used to empower our people and provide amazing care to every Central Queenslander.
About us:
The Quality and Safety Division leads and supports the delivery of safe, effective, and person-centred care across Central Queensland Health. Operating as a trusted business partner to all clinical delivery areas, the Division provides expert guidance, governance frameworks, and practical support to ensure care is delivered to the highest standards of quality and safety. Through close collaboration, it helps clinical teams translate data, evidence, and insights into meaningful improvement actions that enhance outcomes for patients, staff, and the organisation.
About the role:
Provide leadership and expert quality management informed by strategic direction.
Lead the development of systems to support performance monitoring and innovation.
Proactively lead innovation projects to improve service delivery across the health service.
Prepare ministerial responses and high-quality reports for Executive submission.
Foster a performance culture through mentoring and developing your team.
About you:
You have a proven track record of leading teams and delivering results in complex environments.
You possess expertise in project management and working within evidence-based frameworks.
You have strong skills in data manipulation and clinical governance systems (e.g., Power BI).
You are dedicated to consumer partnerships and understand how they contribute to safety outcomes.
What we offer:
Total monthly remuneration value of up to $168,001 p.a. is comprised of:
An hourly rate between $137,355 - $147,245 p.a.
12.75% employer superannuation contribution
17.5% leave loading
Additional Benefits
Ongoing Professional Development and Education Opportunities
Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety
Generous Salary Sacrificing Options
Paid Parental Leave
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Discounted Private Health Insurance
Fitness Passport
Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements:
It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.
How to apply:
To apply, please submit the following:
Your current CV or resume, including referees.
A cover letter (1-2 pages) addressing how your experience, skills and values align with the key responsibilities and expectations outlined in the Role Description.
Any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.
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Applications close: Wednesday, 18 March 2026