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Director of Allied Health - Cairns Hospital
Cairns
Make the move. Make a difference.
Drive performance that supports care.
As Director of Allied Health, you will lead a multidisciplinary workforce across Cairns and Hinterland, driving safe, patient-centred care and measurable outcomes. Partnering with clinical leaders, you will lift performance, lead change, and accelerate innovation. Shape the future of healthcare in Far North Queensland—delivering real impact where it matters most.Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Allied Health/Clinical Support |
| Classification | HP7 |
| Workplace Location | Cairns region,Far North Qld |
| Job ad reference | QLD/CAH683514 |
| Closing date | 15-Jun-2026 |
| Job duration | Permanent Full Time |
| Contact person | Jenelle Matic |
| Contact details | 07 4226 8679 Access the National Relay Service |
COMPASSION | ACCOUNTABILITY | INTEGRITY | RESPECT |
About us:
Allied Health in Cairns and Hinterland delivers high-quality, evidence-based care across the full patient journey, supporting diverse communities throughout Far North Queensland. Working within a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment, our teams partner with medical, nursing and midwifery colleagues to achieve safe, effective and patient-centred outcomes.
Our service integrates clinical excellence with education and research, underpinned by a strong commitment to innovation, workforce development and continuous improvement. We are focused on ensuring timely access to care while responding to the unique needs of regional, rural and remote communities.
By fostering an engaged, progressive and high-performing workforce, Allied Health plays a vital role in strengthening health outcomes across the region and shaping the future of healthcare in Cairns and Hinterland.
About your opportunity:
The successful applicant will be responsible for the operational management, leadership, governance and performance of Allied Health Services within the Cairns Hospital (Clinical Measurement, Nutrition and Dietetics, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Psychology, Social Work and Speech Pathology Departments), Cassowary Allied Health and Tablelands and Mossman Allied Health.
In this role you will:
- Provide strategic advice and leadership in relation to the tertiary referral role of Allied Health at the Cairns Hospital for the CHHHS, specifically in relation to the operational component of patient flow and specialist allied health services for rural facilities (eight rural hospitals)
- Provide high level input and authoritative counsel to the Chief Operating Officer, and other relevant stakeholders regarding the development and implementation of service plans and clinical governance systems at Cairns Hospital, and other rural sites in relation to the provision of Allied Health services.
- Ensure governance and management systems are in place to effectively manage patient/staff safety, service targets, and organisational risks within Government/QH legislation and policy requirements, including Activity Based Funding (ABF).
- Lead quality improvement, patient safety and quality improvement processes, ensuring National Safety and Quality Health Care Standards (NSQHCS) are met within the CHHHS.
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.
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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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