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Senior Director - Mackay Hospital Expansion Project
Mackay Base Hospital
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 | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Health Service Support |
| Classification | HSO |
| Workplace Location | Mackay region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/693507 |
| Closing date | 12-Oct-2026 |
| Job duration | Permanent Full Time (76 hours p.f.) |
| Contact person | Lisa Strohfeldt |
| Contact details | 07 4885 6760 Access the National Relay Service |
Role details
The Mackay Hospital Expansion Project Team is seeking applications for a Senior Director to join their team on a permanent basis.
For information on how to apply and the mandatory requirements for this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.
Your opportunity
Provide strategic leadership for Mackay Hospital and Health Service (MHHS) in the capital infrastructure planning and construction of the Mackay Hospital Expansion Projects (MHEP) and other Capital Projects, ensuring high levels of performance and compliance in the planning, design, construction, and commissioning of the $780 million, Mackay Hospital Expansion Projects.
About the Team
Planning is underway for a major expansion of the Mackay Base Hospital that will deliver more overnight beds, more carparking and expanded health services. The Queensland Government has committed to the Mackay Hospital Expansion Project (MHEP) is part of the Queensland Government's Hospital Rescue Plan. The Mackay Hospital expansion will deliver:
- At least 128 new overnight beds
- Services including surgical, maternity, neonatal and paediatric
- A new, fully developed plan that meets Hospital and Health Service and clinical needs
- A multi-storey car park
- A new helipad
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.
