Overview
This is a rare opportunity to exercise significant delegated authority to solve complex workforce and service access challenges, all while being supported by an executive cohort that values integrity and professional growth.
About us
At Central Queensland Health, we deliver public healthcare across regional, rural, and remote communities through a network of hospitals, multipurpose health services, and aged care facilities. Our team of more than 4,500 people is committed to improving the health and wellbeing of our communities every day. We offer a supportive and collaborative working environment where you can contribute to meaningful outcomes for the Central Queensland community.
About the role
You will hold single-point accountability for the performance and clinical governance of our rural facilities, leading a dedicated workforce of approximately 500 FTE and managing an operating budget of $120 million. You will have the resources and authority to drive genuine systemic change.
Responsibilities
* Provide executive leadership for rural services, ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality, and accessible care across all settings.
* Achieve activity, access, quality, and financial targets within a complex, resource‑constrained environment.
* Lead workforce strategy, recruitment, and deployment to ensure sustainable service delivery across geographically dispersed locations.
* Partner within a matrix leadership structure to support coordinated decision‑making and optimised system performance.
* Standardise models of care and operational processes to ensure clinical safety and consistency across all rural sites.
* Maintain a visible leadership presence across facilities to strengthen organisational culture and engage with local communities.
About you
* Possess substantial senior executive experience managing large, complex, and geographically dispersed service environments.
* Have a proven track record of delivering performance, managing significant budgets, and leading multidisciplinary teams.
* Demonstrate deep expertise in rural or remote service delivery, including workforce sustainability and service integration.
* Be a sophisticated communicator capable of influencing across disciplines and negotiating competing priorities effectively.
* Hold high‑level business acumen with the ability to align resources to community demand and system priorities.
* Embodies a values‑led leadership style, fostering a positive culture through visible engagement and accountability.
* Ideally hold relevant tertiary qualifications in health, business, management, finance, or a related discipline.
Benefits
* Salary between $202,404 – $220,983 p.a.
* 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
* 17.5% leave loading
* Executive motor vehicle allowance
* 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.
Applications close: Thursday, 21 May 2026
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