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Director of Strategic Programs


Woollongabba

Lead transformative healthcare programs that shape the future of patient care across Metro South Health.

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Drive strategic reform, strengthen clinical networks and deliver innovative programs that improve health outcomes across one of Queensland's largest health services.

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Position status Permanent
Position type Full-time
Occupational group Project Management
Classification AO8
Workplace Location Brisbane Inner City,Brisbane - South
Job ad reference QLD/MS08688673
Closing date 07-Aug-2026
Job duration
Contact person Rhiannon Barnes
Contact details (07) 3176 8677
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Your new role:

As the Director, Strategic Programs, you will provide strategic leadership to deliver Metro South Health's Clinical Network Program and other high-profile initiatives that transform healthcare delivery.

  • Lead the planning, implementation and governance of complex, organisation-wide strategic programs and Clinical Network initiatives.
  • Provide high-level strategic advice to executives and represent Metro South Health in statewide forums and partnerships.
  • Drive integrated models of care through collaboration with clinical leaders, executives and external stakeholders.
  • Use data, evaluation and innovation to deliver sustainable improvements in patient outcomes, service performance and system capability.

About you:

You are an accomplished strategic leader who excels at driving complex programs, influencing senior stakeholders and delivering meaningful organisational change.

  • Demonstrated experience leading large-scale strategic programs within complex healthcare or public sector environments.
  • Exceptional leadership, communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence executive decision-making.
  • Strong analytical capability, using data and evidence to guide strategy, performance and continuous improvement.
  • Proven expertise in organisational transformation, governance and change management to deliver sustainable outcomes.

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What we can offer you:

  • We offer a family-friendly work environment that supports you in making the most of Queensland's laid-back lifestyle.
  • We are renowned for teaching and research excellence with strong relations with Queensland's leading tertiary institutions.
  • We want to empower you to build a long-term career, with countless opportunities to learn and grow, no matter your role
  • You'll have all the benefits of working for Queensland's world-class public health system including generous leave entitlements, attractive salary and remuneration packages, salary packaging and access to relevant professional development allowances and/or leave, study and research assistance, corporate discounts and employee wellness programs.

INTEGRITY | COMPASSION | ACCOUNTABILITY | RESPECT | ENGAGEMENT | EXCELLENCE

Our values were created by employees for employees to shape our culture and inspire positive interactions in the workplace. Diversity of ideas, skills, traditions, and customs is celebrated as one of our greatest strengths. Having a workforce that reflects and understands the needs and expectations of our community is important to delivering safe, kinder, and more inclusive care.

We recognise our strength comes from the diversity of our people and so we encourage people of all genders, ethnicities, ages, abilities, languages, sexual orientation, and family responsibilities to apply.

We are better together.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Applicants are encouraged to apply online. Please review the Role Description for more information on application process requirements. Agency referrals will not be accepted for this position.

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Last updated
2 May 2023

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