Queensland’s hospital system is facing greater demand and pressure than ever before. This is driven by our growing and ageing population, and compounded by pressures on primary, aged and disability care. To help address this, Health Infrastructure Queensland (HIQ), in partnership with Hospital and Health Services (HHSs), is leading the biggest hospital expansion program Queensland has ever seen. The program includes building three new hospitals, expanding 11, upgrading rural and regional health facilities and delivering thousands of new hospital beds in the next five years. Working in HIQ, you will forge a new sustainable delivery model and contribute to the delivery of projects that ultimately improve the health and wellbeing of Queenslanders – what could be more rewarding than that?

Job details

Benefits for Joining HIQ:

• Attractive and competitive salary and generous employer superannuation contributions and leave loading.
• Flexible working arrangements along with a supportive and friendly work environment.
• Corporate discounts and employee wellness programs.
• Countless opportunities to learn and ongoing professional development.
• Committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for all employees.
• You will contribute to making a difference in the lives of Queenslanders.

About the role

Join HIQ today and be part of a growing service that embraces innovation and excellence in healthcare.

The Director, Infrastructure Planning and Delivery has a leadership role with HIQ and will be accountable for the successful planning and delivery of capital projects/programs they are assigned. The Director, will lead a project team/s (Project Directors, Project Managers and Projects Officers), providing clear direction in navigating through complex / substantial risk projects to drive quality infrastructure outcomes in partnership with HHSs.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Demonstrated experience in delivering large scale complex projects within a health infrastructure service delivery environment or similar.
• Experience in leading and managing a high performing team while ensuring quality human and financial resources practices are adhered to.
• Highly developed interpersonal, communication and negotiations skills at a senior level, with the ability to work effectively with clients, stakeholders, and other industry partners to achieve required outcomes.
• The ability to plan, manage and implement strategic solutions in managing outcomes for a large-scale project.

If you're ready to make a meaningful impact and take on new challenges, we encourage you to apply!

How to Apply

To apply for this exciting opportunity, please submit:

• Your resume including two referees who have a thorough knowledge of your capabilities, work performance and conduct within the previous two years.
• A one (1) page statement outlining your suitability for this position, which should include examples and outcomes achieved to demonstrate your suitability for the role. It is a requirement of the selection process that your statement not exceed two (2) pages in length.

And answer the following questions within your application:

• Q1 – What is your motivation to join Health Infrastructure Queensland?  
• Q2 – Outline which HIQ commitment you align the most closely with and provide an example of when you have lived this commitment.
• Q3 – Provide an example of how you showed initiative to solve a problem?
• Q4 – Have you ever had any serious disciplinary action taken against you in the Queensland public sector?

We are committed to developing and supporting a workforce that is well equipped and highly motivated to provide responsive and quality services to all Queenslanders. We continue to build an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity of backgrounds and differences to realise the potential of our employees for innovation and delivering services aimed at enhancing the lives of all Queenslanders. 

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, LGBTIQ+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. Please view our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion here.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Please refer to the RD for further information. 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).

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• Applicant Pack - July 2025 (PDF, 911KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  HIQ650794 Director Infrastructure Planning and Delivery RD (PDF, 1.45MB)
  Role Description