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Chief Medical Officer, Chief Executive Services - Cairns
Cairns
Make the move. Make a difference.
Lead the next chapter of regional healthcare.
We are seeking an exceptional senior medical leader to join its Executive Management Team as Chief Medical Officer. Based in Cairns, this is a rare opportunity to shape the future of healthcare delivery across Far North Queensland. The role provides expert leadership and advice on clinical governance, medical workforce and professional issues, and leads the portfolio with strong operational and strategic focus to support safe, high‑quality patient care.Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Executive |
| Classification | L18-L27 |
| Workplace Location | Cairns region,Far North Qld |
| Job ad reference | QLD/CAH682398 |
| Closing date | 07-Jun-2026 |
| Job duration | Permanent Full Time |
| Contact person | Dr John Bethell |
| Contact details | 0493 220 677 Access the National Relay Service |
About us:
Cairns Hospital is the largest major hospital in Far North Queensland, caring for patients from the Mossman/Port Douglas to Tully in the south and out to Croydon in the west.
Our population is 260,000 with First Nations people making up 14% of the region's population. Cairns Hospital provides a range of specialist outpatient, inpatient, and emergency services from its CBD site on the Cairns Esplanade. The hospital has 506 inpatient beds and 53 emergency department treatment spaces, 16 ICU beds, 22 special care nursery beds, 48 inpatient mental health beds and 25 maternity beds.
Cairns offers a widely-varied lifestyle in a tropical environment boasting several local landmarks and is the perfect base from which to explore the tropical north. Popular activities include exploring the World Heritage-listed Great Barrier Reef and the Daintree rainforest, as well as the Atherton Tablelands to the west of town and the Port Douglas region to the north. Cairns is also a well-known venue for sporting events, such as mountain biking competitions and marathon festivals.
Our values were developed by our staff, patients and community. They guide our work and actions every day. Our staff are part of the community we serve. We believe that we can improve health outcomes by involving our community in the planning and evaluation of their local health services.
About your role:
- Lead one of Australia's most significant regional health transformations, including major redevelopment and expansion of tertiary services.
- Drive clinical excellence and organisational performance across a diverse health service supporting more than 250,000 people.
- Shape the future medical workforce through leadership reform, service innovation and capability growth.
For more information about this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.
Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) evidence as required for your employment in accordance with legislation/government policy and Directives.
What we offer:
Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health service offer a number of workplace benefits. Besides attractive remuneration, generous superannuation, salary packaging and career development opportunities, we value a healthy work/life balance that allows you take advantage of the sunshine, hiking tracks, swimming spots, reef and rainforest.
Learn what it's like to work with us, in an inclusive and supportive work environment.
Discover our dynamic and culturally diverse region through community and lifestyle.
Listen to what some of our staff have to say about working in our regions.
Visit our website to learn more about our hospitals and health centres.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Applicants are to apply online. 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.
Documents
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