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Senior Director, Operational Capacity & Continuity
BRISBANE CITY
Executive leadership role based in Brisbane CBD, supporting the development of state-wide healthcare services and offering a competitive salary I Lead the Queensland Patient Access Coordination Hub (QPACH’s) strategic direction, drive system-level coordination of patient flow and optimise access to care I Collaborate with key stakeholders, lead high-performing teams, and deliver innovative, integrated, patient-focused health outcomes
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Executive |
| Classification | HES2 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane Inner City |
| Job ad reference | QLD/661985 |
| Closing date | 10-Oct-2025 |
| Job duration | |
| Contact person | Andrew Bryett |
| Contact details | 0407994945 Access the National Relay Service |
The role
The Senior Director, OCC leads the strategic direction of QPACH, ensuring patient flow and access across Queensland's public health system. The role drives system-wide initiatives, provides expert advice, and supports evidence-based decision-making. It builds strong stakeholder partnerships, leads a high-performing team, and ensures compliance with governance and resource management. This position is key to delivering innovative, efficient, and coordinated healthcare outcomes.
The successful person
The successful candidate will be an experienced executive leader with a strong track record in shaping and delivering large-scale, complex health programs. They will demonstrate exceptional leadership and mentoring skills, with the ability to build and inspire high-performing, multi-skilled teams in a dynamic environment.
They will also have proven expertise in negotiation, consultation, and collaboration, with the ability to influence executive stakeholders and navigate competing priorities. With strong communication skills and the ability to develop trusted partnerships across health, government, and community sectors, the successful person will be committed to delivering innovative, system-wide improvements that enhance patient access and outcomes.
About Operational Capacity and Continuity
The Operational Capacity and Continuity (OCC) Division ensures consistent high-quality healthcare is delivered across Queensland during fluctuations in hospital capacity and throughout disaster and emergency incidents. OCC recognises the impact of increasing demand and complexity of services and navigates times of crisis through strong relationships and providing clear, informed, coordinated decision making.
The OCC Division comprises the following branches:
- Disaster Management Branch (DMB) and
- Queensland Patient Access Coordination Hub (QPACH)
Benefits of working with the Department of Health:
By joining the Department of Health you will work within a fast-paced, challenging and supportive environment where every employee plays a critical role in our ongoing success. You will enjoy a variety of benefits, including:
- Competitive salary + generous superannuation and leave loading
- Flexible working arrangements
- Diverse work culture
- Career training and development
To reflect the diversity within the communities and people we support and serve, we seek to hire a workforce that is both representative and diverse. With a focus on inclusion, accessibility and flexibility, we are committed to supporting you in your career with us.
To apply for this exciting opportunity, please submit your resume and a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining your skills and experience relevant for this role.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Applications will remain current for a period of up to 12 months and may be considered for other vacancies which may include an alternative employment basis (temporary; full time or part time).
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