Job search
Executive Director - Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital
Herston

The purpose of this role is to provide strategic leadership and direction in the management of RBWH in achieving the key strategies in clinical service excellence; business excellence; leadership; education; and research in the delivery of quality patient-centred health care and business outcomes.
Job details
| Position status | Contract |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Executive |
| Classification | HES3 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane - North |
| Job ad reference | QLD/RBH692113 |
| Closing date | 23-Sep-2026 |
| Job duration | Temporary up 6 Months |
| Contact person | Stephen Eaton |
| Contact details | (07) 3647 9507 Access the National Relay Service |
About the role
The Executive Director, Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital (RBWH), provides strategic and operational leadership for Queensland's largest quaternary and tertiary referral hospital. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, Metro North Health, this role is responsible for leading one of Australia's largest and most complex healthcare facilities, ensuring excellence in patient-centred care, workforce performance, service delivery, research, education and operational outcomes.
About you
Our ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:
- Provide executive leadership that promotes a high-performing, values-driven culture and ensures the delivery of safe, effective and patient-centred healthcare services across RBWH.
- Lead strategic and operational planning to ensure hospital services are responsive to current and future healthcare needs, while driving innovation, clinical redesign and continuous improvement.
- Establish and maintain robust clinical, operational and business governance frameworks that support quality, safety, accountability, financial sustainability and exceptional performance outcomes.
- Foster an environment that supports research, education, workforce development, quality improvement and the development of future healthcare leaders.
- Build strong collaborative partnerships with clinicians, consumers, community representatives, government agencies, universities, research institutions and other key stakeholders to advance healthcare outcomes and organisational objectives
Benefits when working for us
- Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas
- Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance
- Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
- Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75% and access to salary packaging
Metro North Health offers a dynamic and progressive environment at the forefront of healthcare, research, and education. With a strong commitment to inclusion, flexibility, and professional development, we provide meaningful opportunities in a workplace that puts people first. You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro North here: https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careers
Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged and welcomed.
Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.
APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THIRD PARTIES (RECRUITMENT AGENCIES ETC.) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Documents
Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.
