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Allied Health - Advanced (Criteria Led Discharge Coordinator)


Perioperative and Outpatients Services, Surgical Service Group, Townsville University Hospital


Townsville University Hospital are seeking an experienced Allied Health - Advanced (Criteria Led Discharge Coordinator).

The role collaborates with SurgiFLOW Coordinators across Qld through SAFEST SurgiFLOW Collaborative, supporting shared learning & consistent statewide implementation.

Job details

Position status Fixed Term Temporary
Position type Full-time
Occupational group Health - Allied Health/Clinical Support
Classification HP5
Workplace Location Townsville region
Job ad reference QLD/TV683616HP
Closing date 07-Jun-2026
Job duration 23/03/2026 - 30/06/2027
Contact person Michellina Davies
Contact details (07) 4433 3564
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About the opportunity   

Provide expert clinical leadership and coordination to scope, develop, implement, embed and continuously improve Day Surgery by Default (DSbD) and Criteria Led Discharge (CLD) models of care across Surgical Services as part of the SAFEST SurgiFLOW program. The Allied Health - Advanced – CLD Coordinator leads data informed clinical redesign, stakeholder engagement and change management processes to support improved patient outcomes, patient experience, surgical flow and health system performance. The role supports implementation across planned and unplanned surgical pathways, ensuring DSbD and CLD principles are applied consistently to appropriate procedures and patient cohorts. The role may be required to work across multiple facilities within the Hospital and Health Service (HHS), supporting coordinated implementation of DSbD and CLD pathways across surgical services.

The role works with: Surgical governance groups, Patient Safety, Quality Improvement / Clinical Redesign team, Patient Experience Team, Patient Flow Unit, Theatre/ORMIS teams, Preadmission Clinic, Day Surgery Unit, Surgical wards, Same Day Unit, Recovery/Post Anaesthetic Care Unit, Allied Health, Community, Bed Management, Discharge Coordinators, Booking & Scheduling, Post-Operative Discharge Support Service (PODSS), National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (NSQIP) team, Healthcare Improvement Unit (HIU) program leads.

The ideal applicant will be someone who has proven ability and can demonstrate the following:

  • Clinical/Technical
    • Advanced level clinical expertise and high-level capability in the application of high quality, patient centred peri-operative healthcare services. 
  • Collaboration, Teamwork & Consumer Engagement
    • Advanced level communication skills and organisational ability implementing innovative or alternative models.
    • Expertise in building productive working relationships, partnerships and teamwork, crucial networks and key internal and external stakeholders to align teams with a desired outcome. 
  • Leadership
    • Leadership expertise in the development of high-level innovative clinical service improvement and research initiatives, including clinical protocol development.
  • Service Improvements
    • Skills to develop, implement and evaluate clinical practices, professional support structures and clinical procedures.
    • Proven project management experience, including the ability to define project tasks, set priorities and coordinate activities effectively to meet competing deadlines.

Please refer to the Role Description for further details.

Competitive salary and benefits:

We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.

  • Salary range: $5557.50 - $5798.90 p.f. (HP5)
  • 4 weeks annual leave with 17.5% loading
  • Professional Development allowance and leave
  • Locality allowance
  • 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
  • Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available

Apply now

Enquiries are welcome; please contact: Michellina Davies on (07) 4433 2673

Apply ONLINE: https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV683616HP

Applications close: Sunday, 7 June 2026

Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

Please download the Role Description from the `Documents' section below for application/interview preparation and future reference.

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Last updated
2 May 2023

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