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Performance and Planning Officer


Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital, Herston

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An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced and strategic leader to join the Surgery & Perioperative Services team at Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital (RBWH), one of Australia's leading tertiary and quaternary healthcare facilities.

Job details

Position status Fixed Term Temporary
Position type Full-time
Occupational group Management
Classification HSO
Workplace Location Brisbane - North
Job ad reference QLD/RBH691610
Closing date 16-Sep-2026
Job duration End date 28/03/2027
Contact person Martin Batstone
Contact details (07) 3646 7681
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About the role

Reporting directly to the Executive Director, Surgery & Perioperative Services, the Performance and Planning Officer plays a critical role in driving performance excellence, service planning, clinical redesign, and strategic transformation across one of Queensland's largest and most complex surgical service lines.

This is a unique opportunity to influence the future direction of surgical services while working alongside senior executives, clinical leaders, and multidisciplinary teams in delivering world-class healthcare outcomes.

About you

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:

  • Lead the monitoring, analysis, reporting, and evaluation of clinical, operational, and financial performance across Surgery and Perioperative Services, ensuring alignment with Metro North Health and RBWH strategic objectives.
  • Lead and support clinical service improvement and redesign initiatives that enhance quality, safety, patient flow, service capability, and value‑based care across Surgery and Perioperative Services.
  • Lead the development and implementation of strategic planning activities for Surgery and Perioperative Services, ensuring alignment with RBWH, Metro North Health, and Queensland Health priorities.

Benefits when working for us

  • Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas
  • Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance
  • Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
  • Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75% and access to salary packaging

Metro North Health offers a dynamic and progressive environment at the forefront of healthcare, research, and education. With a strong commitment to inclusion, flexibility, and professional development, we provide meaningful opportunities in a workplace that puts people first. You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro North here: https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careers

Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged and welcomed.

Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.

APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THIRD PARTIES (RECRUITMENT AGENCIES ETC.) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

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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Last updated
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