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Director (Inclusion and Language Services)
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This role will provide strategic leadership across Gold Coast Health to embed diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging as core enablers of workforce and service excellence
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | HR & Industrial Relations |
| Classification | AO8 |
| Workplace Location | Gold Coast |
| Job ad reference | QLD/GC673856 |
| Closing date | 11-Feb-2026 |
| Job duration | |
| Contact person | Rita Hudson |
| Contact details | 0491 211 299 Access the National Relay Service |
The Role
An opportunity has become available for a Director (Inclusion and Language Services) to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 13 000-strong team is on providing world-class health care to people living in the Gold Coast, and northern New South Wales region of Australia.
You will
- Provide leadership and governance for Language Services across the Health Service
- Champion data-driven innovation by identifying and embedding improved business intelligence
- Lead the design, development, and implementation of comprehensive education and training programs
- Drive organisational decision-making through workforce intelligence
About you
To be successful in this position you will require:
- While not mandatory, a relevant qualification in Diversity and Inclusion would be well regarded.
- Declaration of serious discipline history must be disclosed
- Criminal History Screening will be required for new employees (GCH will cover cost)
Benefits
- Flexible work options
- Career Development
- Salary Packaging
- Modern Facilities
- Diverse Work Culture
- Research Opportunities
- 12.75% super
- 17.5% leave loading
Salary
- Permanent full time
- Base salary ranging from $155 432 – $164 467 per annum
About Us
The Diversity and Inclusion Team plays a critical role in enabling Gold Coast Health to deliver inclusive, equitable, and culturally safe care to the communities it serves. The unit leads the strategic design and delivery of initiatives that foster a diverse workforce, an inclusive workplace culture, and equitable access to services for all patients, carers, and staff - particularly those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ communities, and people with disability. The service also provides language services for our patients across the Health Service.
About Gold Coast Health
- Nationally and internationally recognised location for innovative medical research and health care
- Annual operating budget exceeding $1.5 billion
- More than 1100 beds across three hospitals - Gold Coast University Hospital, Robina Hospital, Varsity Lakes Hospital and Robina and Southport Health Precincts
- Secondary and tertiary health services across more than 20 facilities
- Opportunity to combine professional advancement, job satisfaction and relaxation into one fulfilling lifestyle
- A workplace culture that encourages people to bring their whole selves to work so that they can perform at their best
- Committed to reflecting the diversity of the Gold Coast community and ensuring each staff member is included and feels like they belong
How to Apply
Click APPLY to submit your application by Wednesday, 11 February 2026
Gold Coast Health is committed to providing an accessible, inclusive work environment. Please contact the nominated person if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout this recruitment process.
Job Ad reference: GC673856
Please note: no third-party applications will be accepted.
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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