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Executive Director, Rural Services - Mackay Hospital and Health Service
Mackay Base Hospital and various MHHS Rural Facilities
Mackay Hospital and Health Service is dedicated to delivering quality health care across the Mackay, Isaac, and Whitsunday regions.
Join our growing Health Service and be part of a culture built on collaboration, trust, respect, and teamwork.
Whether you’re working in regional, rural, or remote settings, we offer unique opportunities and experiences you won’t find in a metropolitan hospital.
Job details
| Position status | Contract |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Executive |
| Classification | HES2 |
| Workplace Location | Mackay region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/690669 |
| Closing date | 06-Sep-2026 |
| Job duration | Refer to Role Description |
| Contact person | Sean Birgan |
| Contact details | 07 4885 6031 Access the National Relay Service |
Role details
Mackay Hospital and Health Service is seeking applications for an Executive Director, Rural Services to join their team on a temporary basis.
For information on how to apply and the mandatory requirements for this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.
Your opportunity
As a member of the Mackay HHS Executive Leadership Team, you will contribute effectively to the Mackay HHS Board's strategic agenda. This will encompass the delivery of safe and equitable health services, and to be a partner in the delivery of a wider range of services to the population of the Mackay Region with the intrinsic intention of improving the health of the population.
Working as part of the executive leadership team and in partnership with the Directors of Nursing within rural facilities, you will provide strategic leadership, direction and operational management within the portfolio.
This position reports to the Chief Executive and has operational responsibility for Sarina Hospital, Moranbah Hospital/Glenden Primary Health, Clermont Multi-Purpose Health Service, Dysart Hospital/Middlemount Primary Health, Collinsville Multi-Purpose Health Service, Bowen Hospital and Whitsunday Health Service. The position is responsible for approximately 465 FTE and an operating budget of $124 million.
About our Hospital and Health Service
Mackay Hospital and Health Service has 6 hospitals, 2 multi-purpose health services and 4 community health centres that employ more than 3,500 staff. The district covers an area of approximately 90,000km2 and provides services to patients and their families in Bowen, Cannonvale, Clermont, Collinsville, Dysart, Glenden, Mackay, Middlemount, Moranbah, Proserpine and Sarina.
Some of our great benefits on offer
- Competitive wages, salary packaging and leave entitlements
- Flexible working arrangements
- A diverse work culture
- Career development
- Professional development opportunities
- Education opportunities, Study and Research
- Paid parental leave
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Discounted Private Health Insurance
- Fitness Passport
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Applicants are to apply online and supply the requested documentation by attaching to their online application. Applications remain current for 12 months (permanent roles) or for the duration of the vacancy (temporary roles).
Documents
Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.
