Senior Director

Lead the development of robust governance structures and processes within the portfolio as the Senior Director, overseeing key initiatives and programs, reviews and ensuring alignment of procedures with policy and legislative requirements, ensuring governance frameworks are scalable for future services and sites.

The Role

An opportunity has become available for a Senior Director (Medical Services Clinical Governance) to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our strong team is on providing world-class health care to people living in the Gold Coast, and northern New South Wales region of Australia.

You will

• Provide expert advice and strategic support to the Chief Medical Officer, executives, senior management and key stakeholders on clinical governance strategies and initiatives, including the management and resolution of critical and emerging issues, sensitive policy matters, operational projects, ministerial briefings and statewide submissions
• Oversee the development and maintenance of robust governance structures and processes to support organisational goals, including the establishment, documentation and monitoring of clinical governance frameworks, business processes, performance feedback systems and key initiatives and programs
• Lead high-level strategic planning, analysis and project management, including complex business cases, project plans and reports, the evaluation of clinical operating models and workflows, and the identification, assessment and mitigation of risks, issues, gaps and duplication of services
• Build and maintain strategic, influential and consultative relationships with internal and external stakeholders, liaising and negotiating to deliver clinical governance initiatives, resolve issues, manage competing priorities and ensure the successful implementation of service improvements and risk management strategies

About you

To be successful in this position you will require:

• 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)

Benefits

• Flexible work options
• Career Development
• Salary Packaging
• Modern Facilities
• Diverse Work Culture
• Research Opportunities
• 12.75% super
• 17.5% leave loading

Salary

• Permanent full time
• Base salary ranging from $ $ per annum

About Us

The Medical Services and Clinical Governance division plays a critical role in ensuring safe, high-quality and well-coordinated clinical care at Gold Coast Health. The division provides comprehensive medical administration support through specified units, while also managing fatigue risk to promote sustainable working conditions. In parallel, the Clinical Governance team drives continuous improvement in patient care by upholding the core pillars of safety, workforce quality, risk management and consumer focus, supported by strong leadership, performance monitoring, data analysis and compliance with standards and policy. Together, these teams ensure excellence in clinical care and medical workforce support across the organisation.

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
• Opportunity to combine professional advancement, job satisfaction and relaxation into one fulfilling lifestyle
• 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 Monday, 1 December 2025

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: GC669899

Please note: no third-party applications will be accepted.