Are you a strategic leader ready to influence the future of healthcare across Central Queensland?

We are looking for an expert Director, Office of the Chief Executive to join our Executive Services team in Rockhampton. This role is a unique opportunity to act as a critical advisor and bridge between clinical operations and executive leadership, ensuring our health service delivers safe, compassionate care to over 280,000 people.

If you are a high-performing professional who thrives on complexity and making a tangible impact, your next career chapter starts here.

Job details

Working directly with the Health Service Chief Executive, you will lead a multidisciplinary team dedicated to operational excellence. This is not just an administrative role; it is a position of influence where your business acumen and political savvy will navigate complex stakeholder landscapes and drive strategic projects. At Central Queensland Health, we value "Great People, Great Place to Work," and in Rockhampton, you will find a professional environment that respects your expertise while offering an enviable lifestyle — complete with affordable living and proximity to the stunning Capricorn Coast.

About us:

Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service (CQHHS) is one of the state's most diverse regions, operating a vast network of facilities including major referral and regional hospitals. Based in Rockhampton, our Executive Services team is at the heart of our mission to provide amazing care to regional, rural, and remote communities. We are committed to fostering a culture that supports and invests in our people's future.

About the role:

• Provide high-level strategic, business, and political advice to the Health Service Chief Executive.
• Lead and manage the Office of the Chief Executive, ensuring efficient operational and governance support.
• Coordinate and oversee strategic projects and diverse work units across the health service.
• Manage complex stakeholder relationships and negotiate outcome-oriented solutions.
• Drive analytical research and problem-solving to address sensitive regional health issues.
• Ensure high-quality communication and documentation for executive-level decision-making.

About you:

• You are an expert leader with significant experience in executive management and service delivery.
• You possess strong business and political acumen to navigate sensitive environments.
• You are a master communicator who can positively influence and motivate diverse teams.
• You are an expert in stakeholder engagement, balancing the needs of various groups effectively.
• You take accountability for results and have a proven record of delivering strategic projects.
• You are analytical and innovative, capable of developing practical solutions to complex issues.

What we offer:

Total remuneration value of up to $214,878 p.a. is comprised of:

• A salary between $174,339 - $188,056 p.a.
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading

Additional Benefits

• Ongoing Professional Development and Education Opportunities
• Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety
• Generous Salary Sacrificing Options
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Fitness Passport

How to apply:

At CQHHS, how you work is just as important as the work we do. We are looking for people who demonstrate our values in their everyday decisions, behaviours, and relationships. As part of the application process, applicants are asked to submit a current curriculum vitae (CV) and a written response of no more than two pages addressing the questions below, demonstrating how you meet the role requirements and CQHHS values. We're interested in how you work as much as what you do. Please use real examples to show how our values guide your actions and decisions.

• Care and Respect: Tell us about a time when you had to really understand someone's individual needs or circumstances to get the best outcome. How did you approach it, and what did you learn?
• Integrity and Commitment: Describe a situation where doing the right thing required extra effort, persistence, or personal accountability. What guided your actions, and what was the result?
• Motivation & Fit: What motivates you to work with Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service, and how do our values of care, integrity, respect and commitment show up in the way you do your work?

For assistance:

1. Contact Recruitment.CentralQueensland@health.qld.gov.au
2. Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR).

Applications close: Sunday, 1 March 2026

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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.

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Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• RK6B675362 - Director, Office of the Chief Exec (PDF)
  
  Information for Applicants (PDF)