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Service Improvement Manager
Southport
Provide leadership and authoritative advice on Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service (GCHHS) improvement opportunities and transformation initiatives, partnering and collaborating to problem define, create and test opportunities and design sustainable solutions to solve the challenges faced by the health service and our consumers.
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Administration |
| Classification | AO8 |
| Workplace Location | Gold Coast |
| Job ad reference | QLD/GC696220 |
| Closing date | 16-Nov-2026 |
| Job duration | |
| Contact person | Joanne Shaw |
| Contact details | (07) 5687 0079 Access the National Relay Service |
This frontline support role provides essential support enabling the development and delivery of frontline services, programs and outcomes.
The Role
An opportunity has become available for a Service Improvement Manager to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 14 000-strong team is on providing world-class health care to people living in the Gold Coast, and northern New South Wales region of Australia.
You will
- Provide expert advice to executive and senior management, external agencies and other stakeholders
- Lead teams in the sourcing, analysing and interpreting data, budgets, information and research
- Develop complex executive briefs, submissions, presentations and information papers
- Engage and collaborate with stakeholders to identify opportunities for innovation and improvement
- Lead teams in complex problem solving and solution design
About you
To be successful in this position you will require:
- Declaration of serious discipline history must be disclosed
- Criminal History Screening will be required for new employees (GCH will cover cost)
Benefits
- Flexible work options
- Career Development
- Salary Packaging
- Modern Facilities
- Diverse Work Culture
- Research Opportunities
- 12.75% super
- 17.5% leave loading
Salary
- Permanent full time
- Base salary ranging from $160,092 - $169,398 per annum
About Us
The Office of the Chief Operating Officer (COO) is responsible for the operational delivery of clinical care across GCHHS. It provides executive leadership and oversight for three key clinical service lines: Surgical and Critical Care, Emergency and Specialty Services, and Medicine. The COO ensures these divisions deliver safe, high-quality, and efficient care, aligned with the organisation's strategic and operational goals.
About Gold Coast Health
- Nationally and internationally recognised location for innovative medical research and health care
- Annual operating budget exceeding $1.5 billion
- More than 1100 beds across three hospitals - Gold Coast University Hospital, Robina Hospital, Varsity Lakes Hospital and Robina and Southport Health Precincts
- Secondary and tertiary health services across more than 20 facilities
- Opportunity to combine professional advancement, job satisfaction and relaxation into one fulfilling lifestyle
- A workplace culture that encourages people to bring their whole selves to work so that they can perform at their best
- Committed to reflecting the diversity of the Gold Coast community and ensuring each staff member is included and feels like they belong
How to Apply
Click APPLY to submit your application by Monday, 16 November 2026
Gold Coast Health is committed to providing an accessible, inclusive work environment. Please contact the nominated person if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout this recruitment process.
Job Ad reference: GC696220
Please note: no third-party applications will 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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