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Operations Director, Quality Improvement (MHAODS) - Cairns
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Join the collaborative and forward-thinking Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs Service (MHAODS) at CHHHS and play a key role in improving health outcomes across regional, rural and remote communities. As the Director Clinical Governance and Innovation (MHAODS) / Assistant Director of Nursing (Operations Director), you will provide strategic leadership for clinical governance, patient safety, quality improvement, innovation, education and research, driving safe, high-quality and person-centred care across MHAODS.Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Allied Health/Clinical Support |
| Classification | HP6, Nurse Grade 10 |
| Workplace Location | Cairns region,Far North Qld |
| Job ad reference | QLD/CAH687038 |
| Closing date | 21-Jul-2026 |
| Job duration | Permanent Full Time |
| Contact person | Sebastiano Romano |
| Contact details | 07 4226 2774 Access the National Relay Service |
COMPASSION | ACCOUNTABILITY | INTEGRITY | RESPECT |
About your opportunity:
If you are a registered nurse, psychologist, social worker or occupational therapist this is your opportunity to shape the future of Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs Services (MHAODS).
As the Director Clinical Governance and Innovation (MHAODS) / Assistant Director of Nursing (Operations Director), you will provide strategic leadership in clinical governance, patient safety, quality improvement and innovation across MHAODS. Working closely with the Leadership Team, you will drive initiatives that strengthen service performance, enhance consumer outcomes, and support the delivery of safe, high-quality, person-centred care.
This is a unique opportunity to lead meaningful change, champion clinical excellence and innovation, and make a lasting impact on the health and wellbeing of consumers, carers and communities.
- Provide executive leadership for clinical governance, patient safety and quality, innovation, lived experience, education and training and research across MHAODS, ensuring alignment with CHHHS and Queensland Health priorities.
- Drive strategic planning, service reform and model of care redesign to deliver safe, high quality, recovery oriented and culturally safe services.
- Ensure compliance with legislative, regulatory and accreditation requirements, including NSQHS Standards, accreditation processes and the Mental Health Act 2016.
- Establish and maintain effective stakeholder engagement and partnerships, representing MHAODS in internal and external forums and leading complex organisational change initiatives.
For more information about this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.
Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) evidence as required for your employment in accordance with legislation/government policy and Directives.
What we offer:
Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health service offer a number of workplace benefits. Besides attractive remuneration, generous superannuation, salary packaging and career development opportunities, we value a healthy work/life balance that allows you take advantage of the sunshine, hiking tracks, swimming spots, reef and rainforest.
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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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