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Director of Allied Health
Herston

Permanent Flexible Full-time opportunity to provide strategic vision, professional leadership and operational governance for a large, diverse Allied Health workforce, shaping future focused models of care that improve outcomes and experiences for patients across the continuum of care.
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Flexible full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Allied Health/Clinical Support |
| Classification | HP7 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane - North |
| Job ad reference | QLD/STR680389 |
| Closing date | 01-May-2026 |
| Job duration | Permanent |
| Contact person | Dale Dally-Watkins |
| Contact details | (07) 3647 6943 Access the National Relay Service |
About the role
This is a senior executive leadership role responsible for shaping the direction, performance and future capability of Allied Health services across one of Queensland's most significant rehabilitation and surgical facilities. This role leads the strategic, professional and operational oversight of a large, multi‑disciplinary Allied Health workforce, ensuring services are delivered safely, sustainably and in line with contemporary best practice.
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:
- In collaboration with the multidisciplinary team solve large-scale, complex, clinical service or work-flow problems through recognised expertise, high-level interpretation of existing health service systems, professional standards and other pertinent external considerations.
- Provide expert advice and advocacy regarding AH services and professional governance to the STARS executive to inform integrated, collaborative organisational strategic planning and decision making.
- Lead a cohesive AH team, be a strong advocate for AH, communicate a clear vision for STARSAH professions and influence the design, delivery and improvement of models of team-based care that improve outcomes for
- Accountable for the clinical and operational governance of AH clinical services, in collaboration with the broader multi-professional team, and in alignment with strategic organisational
- Collaborate with STARS AH discipline directors in the management of the workforce: staff recruitment, orientation, professional development and supervision, succession and workforce planning, performance management and clinical competency to ensure safe and high-quality clinical
Benefits when working for Metro North Allied Health
- Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
- Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of 12.75% and access to generous salary packaging
- Additional entitlements for employees (casual employees excluded) may include sick leave, carer's leave, long service leave, paid parental leave, leave without pay to travel, professional development allowance and leave
- 5% annual leave loading with up to 27.5% for shift workers
- 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
Metro North Health offers a dynamic and progressive environment at the forefront of healthcare, research, and education. With a strong commitment to inclusion, flexibility, and professional development, we provide meaningful opportunities in a workplace that puts 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
Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged and welcomed.
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
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