The Deputy Commissioner is a key executive leadership role within the QAS. As one of three Deputy Commissioners, the role is a critical member of the QAS Governance Committee and is accountable for ensuring the development of strategy and the implementation and oversight of key portfolio initiatives to support the Commissioner in the delivery of high quality operational frontline pre-hospital ambulance services for the Queensland community.

The role will provide a superior level of support to the Commissioner in relation to innovation, strategic direction and collaboration with a broad stakeholder group to strengthen health and ambulance services across Queensland.

Job details

As a leader in the Queensland Government you will display professional judgement, a high level of integrity, strong agility to adapt to a constantly changing environment, a strong achievement orientation, and excellent communication and negotiation skills. Within the context of the role responsibilities, you will also demonstrate that you possess the following key attributes:

Vision  

• Leads strategically - thinks critically and acts on the broader purpose of the system
• Stimulates ideas and innovation - gathers insights and embraces new ideas and innovation to inform future practice
• Leads change in complex environments - embraces change and leads with focus and optimism in an environment of complexity and ambiguity  
• Makes insightful decisions - makes considered, ethical and courageous decisions based on insight into the broader context

Results  

• Develops and mobilises talent - strengthens and mobilises the unique talents and capabilities of the workforce  
• Builds enduring relationships - builds and sustains relationships to enable the collaborative delivery of customer-focused outcomes  
• Inspires others - inspires others by driving clarity, engagement and a sense of purpose  
• Drives accountability and outcomes - demonstrates accountability for the execution and quality of results through professionalism, persistence and transparency

Accountability  

• Fosters healthy and inclusive workplaces - fosters an inclusive workplace where health, safety and wellbeing are promoted and prioritised  
• Pursues continuous growth - pursues opportunities for growth through agile learning and development of self-awareness  
• Demonstrates sound governance - maintains a high standard of practice through governance and risk management

Mandatory/Special conditions/Other requirements  

• The following mandatory requirements, special conditions and/or other requirements apply to this role:  
• Whilst not mandatory, possession of relevant tertiary or postgraduate qualification/s in paramedicine and/or a health and/or business related discipline will be highly regarded.  
• The incumbent may be required to travel on official business and the possession of a C class driver's licence may be required.

Position may require participation in on-call duties.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/688797/26

Closing Date: Tuesday, 26th May 2026

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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Documents

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• 688797-26-Role Description (Word, 1,011KB)
  Role Description
  
  688797-26-Applicant information guide (PDF, 355KB)
  Information Package for Applicants