Ready to lead and transform healthcare in Central Queensland?

Join CQ Health’s Executive Leadership Team and inspire nursing and midwifery teams while driving strategic initiatives and enhancing quality care. Shape the future of healthcare and improve community well-being.

Apply now to make a meaningful difference—are you up for the challenge?

Job details

About us:

CQ Health provides public health services across Central Queensland, in hospitals and in the community. CQ Health is a statutory body governed by our Board. We serve a growing population of approximately 250,000 people and employ more than 4,500 staff, treating more than 700,000 patients each year. The health service has a diverse geographic footprint, ranging from regional cities to remote townships in the west and beachside communities along the coast.

About the role:

This role is pivotal in the delivery of safe and equitable health services to the population of Central Queensland. A member of the Executive Leadership Team, the role provides dynamic strategic and professional leadership for the nursing and midwifery staff across CQ Health. The role has a strong focus on the delivery of workforce management, quality and professional standards, education, research, and professional development.

The position holder is expected to bring their own unique perspective to strategic issues while contributing effectively to the broad strategic agenda for the organisation. That agenda encompasses the delivery of safe and equitable health services and is a partner in the delivery of a wider range of services to the population of Central Queensland, with the intrinsic intention of improving the health of the population.

About you:

• Appointment to this position requires proof of qualification and registration as a nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). 
• Expert contemporary knowledge of all aspects of the nursing and midwifery profession from an international, national and state perspective.
• Expertise in material, financial and resource management including the strategic approach to developing and integrating contemporary resource management policies, practices, guidelines and standards for nursing and midwifery.
• Proven ability to lead, collaborate and consult with key stakeholders in planning health services and associated budgetary accountabilities.
• Ability to partner with internal and external stakeholders to optimise the reputation of and regard for nursing/midwifery in the achievement of best practice outcomes.

What we offer:

Salary information:

Total remuneration value of $23,756 p.m. is comprised of:

• An hourly rate of $126 p.h.
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading

Other benefits include:

• Professional Development Opportunities
• Education Opportunities – Study and Research
• Work-Life Balance, Variety and Flexibility
• 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 submit your application / expression of interest, please include:

• Your current CV or resume, including referees.
• A short 1 to 2 page cover letter outlining how your experience, abilities and knowledge align with the organisational values, accountabilities and “How you will be Assessed” section of the Role Description.
• Include any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.

Please note pre-employment checks will be carried out on applicants recommended for appointment/employment which may include confirming your qualifications, professional registration/s, previous employment history (including any previous disciplinary action), criminal history, Australian work status and vaccination requirements.

For assistance, contact Recruitment Services @ CQ Health and quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK4H587264.

Further information

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

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Documents

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

• Information for Applicants (PDF, 381KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  RK4H587264 - Executive Director of Nursing and Midwifery (PDF, 374KB)
  Role Description