Director Medical Services, Queensland Health

Gold Coast Health is looking for a Director Medical Services to join the Medical Services and Clinical Governance division.
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An opportunity has become available for a Director Medical Services (Medical Services and Clinical Governance) to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 10,000-strong team is on providing world-class health care to people living in the Gold Coast, and northern New South Wales region of Australia.

About the role

The Director of Medical Services (DMS) will work with the facility Director of Nursing to support functional operational performance across the facility. The DMS will work closely with the facility Director of Nursing ensuring the delivery of high-quality, sustainable care aligned with the organisation's strategic priorities.

Reporting initially to the Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service (GCHHS) Chief Medical Officer, the DMS will work in close collaboration with the Clinical Divisional Executive General Managers and the broader Gold Coast Health Executive Leadership team. Once the site-based leadership has been established, the DMS will report operationally to the allocated General Manager and professionally to the Chief Medical Officer.

The DMS will hold delegated authority to coordinate across Divisions to support day to day operational performance and manage access and patient flow issues.

The role will provide a point of facility escalation for cross-divisional patient access and flow issues and be responsible for coordinating the escalation of unresolved front-line issues.

Requirements for the role

• Evidence of vaccination, or be able to be 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.
• MBBS or equivalent registrable with the Medical Board of Australia plus Specialist registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• While not mandatory, Fellowship with the Royal Australasian College of Medical Administrators (or evidence of significant progression towards) would be well regarded.
• Candidates without Fellowship may also be considered if they can demonstrate appropriate skills and experience.
• Relevant qualification/s and registration must be provided to the appropriate supervisor/manager, prior to the commencement of clinical duties.
• The incumbent will be required to participate in a shared after-hours Executive Medical Services on-call roster.
• This is a full-time role, however, successful applicants who have clinical qualifications may negotiate time for clinical duties.

Salary information

• Permanent full time
• Senior Staff Specialist: Base salary from $251,527 - $266,677 p.a
• Staff Specialist: Base salary from $210,332 - $244,313 p.a
• Senior Medical Officer: Base salary from $182,106 - $210,332 p.a
• Senior Medical Officer - No Specialist Registration: Base salary $182,106 p.a
• Up to 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• Motor vehicle allowance
• Professional development allowance
• Granted private practice rights

Other benefits

• Overtime and on-call allowances
• Professional indemnity cover
• Professional development leave
• Annual leave loading
• Salary packaging
• Employee Assistance Program
• Work/life balance, variety and flexibility

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

Please click the Apply button to review the Role Description and submit your application utilising the Medical CV template provided by Friday, 29 August 2025.

Job Ad reference: GC654669