Executive Director Medical Services, Queensland Health

Executive Director | Rockhampton | $353,788 - $543,581 p.a

Respond to the demand for improved regional healthcare by shaping future healthcare delivery in one of Queensland's most rapidly developing regional areas.

As Executive Director Medical Services (EDMS), you'll play a pivotal role in setting the strategic direction for clinical services across Central Queensland while leading a medical workforce of 458 clinicians.

You'll provide trusted medical leadership to deliver greater care for Central Queenslanders.

For an experienced and strategic clinical leader, this is a career-defining opportunity to see regional health outcomes improve under your leadership as Executive Director Medical Services.

Support the health of over 250,000 Central Queenslanders, while enjoying:

• Affordable housing with plenty of room to grow.
• Easy access to a stunning coastline, national parks and the Great Barrier Reef.
• A relaxed lifestyle with the amenities of larger centres.
• A welcoming community where your contribution makes a greater difference.

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About us:

At Central Queensland Health, we proudly deliver public health care across regional, rural and remote communities in hospitals, multipurpose health services, aged care services and community clinics. Each day, our team of over 4,500 people improve the health of our community. In return, we offer competitive benefits, stable employment and flexible conditions.

Outside of work enjoy short commutes, meaningful connections to community and lower costs of living. Not forgetting our 300+ days of sunshine per year to enjoy, in the bush or at the beach.

About the role:

• Provide medical leadership to a workforce of over 458 FTE across our regional and remote network of over 20 facilities.
• Lead a sustainable medical workforce by overseeing the vital functions of medical workforce recruitment, training and education.
• Build internal and external partnerships across other hospital and health services, the Department of Health, primary care networks and the private sector.

About you:

• You hold an MBBS (or equivalent) to enable registration with AHPRA and Fellowship with an Australian Medical Specialist College.
• You have executive-level experience and the proven capacity to strategically lead a large and diverse medical workforce in a regional setting.
• You successfully develop and foster strong, enduring professional partnerships and networks, both within the service and externally.
• You're a proven change leader who can successfully drive enterprise-wide transformation, encouraging collective effort and distributed accountability across the organisation.
• You possess high level of clinical knowledge and proficiency relevant to medical practice in a medium-sized regional hospital.
• You have extensive knowledge of workforce policy and processes and a deep commitment to improving clinical practice standards and quality improvement across the entire healthcare environment.

What we offer:

Total remuneration value between $353,788 - $543,581 p.a. is comprised of:

• A salary rate between $186,876 - $256,246 p.a. (L13 – L25)
• A salary rate between $215,078 - $271,430 p.a. (L18 – L27)
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading

Additional Benefits:

• Medical Managers Allowance / Clinical Managers Allowance
• Motor Vehicle Allowance
• Communications package
• Professional Development Leave and Allowances ($21,500 p.a. / 3.6 Weeks)
• Overtime and on call allowances
• Attraction and Retention Incentive Allowance (Up to 50% of base salary)
• Generous Salary Sacrificing
• 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.

For assistance:

1. Contact Senior Medical Workforce:
2. Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK5J667584

Applications close: Sunday, 30 November 2025.