Make a BIG difference for little people! 🌟

As Director of Paediatric Allied Health, you’ll lead a powerhouse multidisciplinary service supporting children and families across CQ — from hospital and community care to outreach and Child Development Services.

This is your chance to think big and lead bigger. Shape strategy, build high-performing teams, drive innovation and service improvement, and champion safe, equitable and evidence-based care. What you need? A relevant tertiary qualification, advanced clinical knowledge and a talent for leading diverse teams!

And the best part? This role can be based anywhere within the CQHHS, giving you the flexibility to work from where you love.

If you’re ready to level up your leadership, influence change and make things happen across the region – we’d love to hear from you. 💙

Job details

About us:

Paediatric Allied Health supports children and families across Central Queensland through hospital, community, outreach and Child Development services.

Our multidisciplinary team works together across Physio, OT, Speech, Psychology, Social Work, Audiology, Dietetics and more to support children with developmental, disability and rehabilitation needs.

The Child Development Service supports children aged 0–8 years, providing assessment, early intervention and coordinated support for children and families.

About the role:

• 🧭 Lead paediatric Allied Health across CQHHS – Provide strategic, operational and clinical leadership across acute, outpatient, community, outreach and Child Development services.
• 👥 Build a high-performing workforce – Lead workforce planning, recruitment, capability development, performance and succession planning while fostering a psychologically safe and inclusive team culture.
• 🚀 Drive innovation and service improvement – Shape sustainable services, champion continuous improvement and lead initiatives that improve outcomes for children and families.
• 🩺 Provide expert clinical and governance leadership – Guide complex clinical decision-making, uphold professional and regulatory standards, manage risk and promote evidence-based practice and research.
• 🤝 Influence through partnerships and collaboration – Build strong relationships across CQHHS, government, community, private and tertiary sectors, providing expert advice and representing Paediatric Allied Health at local, state and national levels.

About you:

• 🎓 Relevant Allied Health qualification – Hold a tertiary qualification in a relevant allied health profession, including Nutrition and Dietetics, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Psychology, Social Work and/or Speech Pathology.
• Bring advanced clinical knowledge and the ability to provide authoritative advice, navigate complex challenges and promote culturally safe, equitable and contemporary care.
• Demonstrate experience managing large, diverse multidisciplinary teams, building a high-performing culture and applying effective workforce and HR practices.
• Have a proven track record of driving large-scale improvement, embedding evidence-based practice and developing services, policies and processes that improve outcomes and manage risk.

What we offer:

Total remuneration value of up to $190,788 p.a. is comprised of:

• An hourly rate between $81.47 - $84.33 p.h.
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading

Additional Benefits:

• Ongoing Professional Development and Education Opportunities
• Discounted onsite parking, health insurance and gym memberships
• Staff health and wellbeing programs and social club
• Supported leadership and professional development programs
• Opportunities for regional travel
• Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety
• Generous Salary Sacrificing Options
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Fitness Passport

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements:

It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.

How to apply:

To apply, please submit the following:

• Your current CV or resume, including referees.
• A cover letter (1-2 pages) addressing how your experience, skills and values align with the key responsibilities and expectations outlined in the Role Description.
• Any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.

For assistance:

1. Contact Recruitment.CentralQueensland@health.qld.gov.au
2. Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK6I691663

Applications close: Wednesday, 23 September 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.

• RK6I691663 - Director Allied Health Paediatrics (PDF)
  
  Information for Applicants (PDF)