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Health Service Chief Executive
Metro North Health, Herston
Great opportunity to be accountable to the Metro North Hospital and Health Board (MNHHB) and be the single point of accountability for ensuring safe, high-quality clinical service delivery through effective leadership of Metro North Health’s hospitals, community services and corporate functions.
Job details
| Position status | Contract |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Executive |
| Classification | HES4 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane - North |
| Job ad reference | QLD/MN665607 |
| Closing date | 12-Nov-2025 |
| Job duration | Executive contract |
| Contact person | Justine Eden |
| Contact details | 0412 156 930 Access the National Relay Service |
About the role
As the leader of Queensland's flagship health service, the HSCE will steward a system of statewide significance — one that sets standards for innovation, collaboration and equity across the sector. This is a uniquely complex and high-impact role, requiring a leader who can unite a large and diverse workforce, restore performance, rebuild engagement and position Metro North Health as a trusted, forward-looking organisation.
About you
Our ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:
- Lead the implementation of Metro North Health's Strategic Plan and Clinical Service Plans, ensuring all activity aligns with Queensland Government health priorities. Shape Metro North's contribution to the broader health system through partnership, collaboration and innovation.
- Drive high performance through a values-led culture that connects clinical excellence, fiscal accountability and staff engagement. Foster a culture of inclusion, psychological safety and wellbeing, ensuring that leadership behaviours align with Metro North's values.
- Develop and empower a high-performing executive and workforce culture. Lead the renewal of People and Culture functions to ensure strategic workforce capability, strong leadership pipelines and a focus on attracting and retaining diverse talent.
- Champion innovation, digital integration and research partnerships to improve clinical outcomes. Lead the implementation of Metro North's digital health transformation and ensure major capital projects align with strategic priorities and community needs.
Health Equity
It is expected that all Metro North Health staff, including the incumbent of this role as a valuable member of the Metro North workforce, contribute to the health equity agenda and meet the intent of supporting the defined six actions that specifically meet the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards (NSQHS), by actively supporting the elimination of racial discrimination and institutional racism; supporting increased access to health care; influencing the social, cultural and economic determinants of health; supporting the delivery of sustainable, culturally safe and responsive health services; and recognise the importance of working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities and organisations to design, deliver, monitor and review the health and support services we provide.
Benefits when working for us
- Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas
- Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance
- Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
- Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75% and access to salary packaging
Be part of a world-class, dynamic and growing health service that embraces technology and innovation, excellence in healthcare, quality teaching and cutting edge research. Metro North Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for all employees. We offer unique and rewarding professional development opportunities in a safe and flexible work environment with a focus on putting our people first. You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro North here: https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careers
Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.
APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THIRD PARTIES (RECRUITMENT AGENCIES ETC.) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Documents
Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.
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MN665607 Role Description (PDF, 225KB)
Role Description
Application Support (PDF, 860KB)
Information Package for Applicants
Benefits for working with MN (PDF, 1.00MB)
Information Package for Applicants
