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Clinical Director Forensic Medicine Queensland
Brisbane
Lead a dedicated multidisciplinary team committed to advancing specialist forensic medical services across Queensland. As Clinical Director Forensic Medicine Queensland, you will provide senior leadership and strategic direction for this statewide service, shaping its vision, performance and future growth. The position offers a generous remuneration package, including a Motor Vehicle Allowance, Professional Development Allowance, Attraction and Retention Allowance (35% of base salary), and a Clinical Manager's Allowance.
Job details
| Position status | Contract |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Medical |
| Classification | L18-L23 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane Inner City |
| Job ad reference | QLD/OCMO695045 |
| Closing date | 01-Nov-2026 |
| Job duration | 3-year contract |
| Contact person | Dr Catherine McDougall |
| Contact details | cmo_eso@health.qld.gov.au Access the National Relay Service |
What you'll do:
The Clinical Director, Forensic Medicine provides strategic, clinical and operational leadership for the delivery of contemporary evidence-based forensic medical services. The role is responsible for establishing and maintaining standards of excellence in clinical forensic medicine practices through the provision of expert medico-legal advice and specialist forensic medical services to government agencies and departments.
Key competencies (role specific criteria)
You will be assessed on your ability to demonstrate the following:
- Demonstrates exceptional strategic leadership, fostering collaboration, accountability, and high performance across a statewide service.
- Leads the delivery of high-quality forensic medical services, ensuring effective governance, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.
- Maintains specialist expertise in clinical forensic medicine, with a strong commitment to teaching, mentoring, research, and professional development.
Qualifications, registrations and other requirements
- Registration with the Medical Board of Australia (AHPRA) as a Medical Practitioner.
- Possession of Fellowship of the Australian College of Legal Medicine and/or the Royal Australian College of Pathologists Faculty of Clinical Forensic Medicine (or having satisfactorily completed all of the academic requirements pending election).
Additional benefits of this role include:
- Motor vehicle allowance
- Clinical Managers Allowance
- Attraction and Retention Allowance (35% of base pay)
- Professional development leave 3.6 weeks p.a
Competitive salaries
- 12.75% superannuation
- 17.5% leave loading
Ready to apply?
For further information on how to apply please review the attached Role Description.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Applications will remain current for a period of up to 12 months and may be considered for other vacancies which may include an alternative employment basis (temporary; full time or part time).
Documents
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