Few roles give you the mandate to shape a medical workforce at scale. This one does with the authority, reach and influence to leave a lasting legacy across Central Queensland Health. Join us at the temporary Director of Clinical Training.

As Director of Clinical Training, you’ll provide strategic leadership for intern and junior doctor education across multiple hospitals, guiding accreditation, quality and future-focused training programs at a system level. This six-month opportunity places you at the centre of medical education governance, workforce development and clinician advocacy, with autonomy to lead reform, mentor senior teams and influence statewide training standards.

An ideal secondment opportunity to expand your executive portfolio while shaping medical education across an entire health service. Apply now to be considered.

Job details

About us:

This position has a Hospital and Health Service wide responsibility for Intern and Junior Medical Officer training and education. The Director of Clinical Training will initially be located in Rockhampton and may be reasonably required to perform their duties at other locations within Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service (CQHHS) following consultation with the Medical Officer. 

About the role:

The Directors of Clinical Training (DCTs):

• Provide leadership for Medical Education across CQHHS.
• Oversees the organisation of education, training, supervision and assessment of pre-vocational training doctors, which incorporates interns (Post Graduate Year 1 – PGY 1) and Junior House Officers (JHOs / PGY2 doctors) and International Medical Graduates (IMGs) at these levels.
• Provide leadership for the Medical Education Unit within Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service.
• Are actively involved in developing the future medical workforce for Central Queensland both within the Hospital and Health service but also in the communities we serve.

About you:

• The applicant must be registered as a medical practitioner with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
  • The applicant must hold specialist registration and should have held registration with the AHPRA for at least three (3) years.
  • Participation in professional development activities relevant to the DCT role is required. Appropriate activities will generally be endorsed and communicated to DCT from a State-wide level.
• Postgraduate adult education-related qualifications and experience of adult learning principles are highly desirable.

What we offer:

Salary information:

• An hourly rate between $89.86 - $124.12 p.h. (L13-L25)
• An hourly rate between $103.80 - $131.60 p.h. (L18-L27)
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading

Other benefits include:

• Professional Development Leave and Allowances (3.6 Weeks)
• Overtime and on call allowances
• Attraction and Retention Incentive Allowance
• 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 Senior Medical Workforce @ CQ Health and quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK5L672644.

Applications close: Tuesday, 13 January 2026

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Further information

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Documents

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

• RK5L672644 - Director of Clinical Training (PDF)
  
  Information for Applicants (PDF)
  
  CQHHS Senior Medical Candidate Document Guide (PDF)