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Executive Director Allied Health, Chief Executive Services, Cairns
Cairns
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Step into a leadership role that empowers you to guide strategic decisions, influence community health, and lead dynamic teams – all while enjoying the vibrant lifestyle of the tropical north. At CHHHS, your leadership will be respected and your impact will be lasting.Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Executive |
| Classification | HP8 |
| Workplace Location | Cairns region,Far North Qld |
| Job ad reference | QLD/CAH676395 |
| Closing date | 27-Feb-2026 |
| Job duration | Please see Role Description |
| Contact person | Leena Singh |
| Contact details | 07 4226 3205 Access the National Relay Service |
About us:
The Executive Director of Allied Health will work collaboratively with other executive leaders, clinicians, and stakeholders to integrate allied health services into the broader healthcare system, ensuring alignment with organisational goals, state and national health priorities, and evidence-based practices.
The role of Executive Director Allied Health is a senior leadership position responsible for the strategic direction, governance, and operational management of allied health services within Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service. The role ensures the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred care, fosters innovation, and drives workforce development to meet the needs of the community.
We're committed to improving the health and wellbeing of people in Far North Queensland by providing high quality acute health care services.
About your role:
- Provide professional leadership and clinical governance for allied health staff across the CHHHS and operational leadership for direct reports.
- Demonstrate excellence in the areas of strategy and planning by developing comprehensive Allied Health Professional and Operational plans in collaboration with the whole of Allied Health.
- Lead and Chair the Allied Health Executive Committee and the to deliver effective professional governance over clinical practice standards to ensure the quality and safety of allied health services through professional development, supervision, performance appraisal, clinical education and training and structured professional support.
- Chair the Allied Health Credentialing Committee to provide oversight of the processes related to allied health credentialing for expanded scope of practice activities, in accordance with national standards and Queensland Health policies and guidelines.
- Work with the other Professional leads to deliver CHHHS's evolving research and innovation agenda and its progress towards university hospital status.
As a Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service employee, not only will you receive competitive remuneration, you will also have access to:
- Generous superannuation
- Salary packaging
- Annual incremental increases
- Career training and development
- Flexible work arrangements
- Wellness programs
Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) evidence as required for your employment in accordance with legislation/government policy and Directives.
For more information about this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.
If you require any further information please contact Leena Singh on 07 4226 3205
Applications for this position will be recieved via email
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
This vacancy links out to an email address. If the information requested in the ‘how to apply’ section is not provided, you may not meet the requirements for further consideration of your application.
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