What if your influence extended beyond one hospital to an entire region?

Based in Rockhampton, you'll lead patient flow across Rockhampton, Mount Morgan and the Capricorn Coast to improve how patients access care, move between services and return home safely. From hospital capacity to community-based alternatives, you'll tackle complex system-wide challenges, partner with senior leaders and shape solutions that reach well beyond the ward.

And your next chapter doesn't have to mean sacrificing lifestyle for leadership. Rockhampton offers more affordable living, short commutes, 300+ days of sunshine and easy access to Yeppoon's beautiful beaches.

Lead region-wide and build a life beyond the working day.

Job details

About us:

Rockhampton Hospital is Central Queensland's 305-bed referral hub, bringing together a wide range of specialist services to care for patients with diverse and often complex needs. From emergency and intensive care to maternity, rehabilitation and specialist medical treatment, you'll be part of a hospital that supports patients throughout their healthcare journey.

Ready to swap peak-hour traffic for short commutes, more affordable housing and more time to enjoy life outside work? Spend your weekends exploring Mount Archer, walking the Fitzroy River or escaping to the Capricorn Coast's beaches and islands. From great cafés, restaurants and live music to family-friendly attractions, sporting facilities and a lively events calendar, there's plenty to enjoy.

About the role:

• Develop and implement strategies that improve hospital avoidance, strengthen community-based care, expand virtual and integrated care models, and support timely discharges.
• Oversee the operational and financial performance of the Patient Flow directorate, ensuring effective service delivery and resource management.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, HHS executives, Queensland Ambulance Service and other Queensland Health facilities to coordinate seamless patient care.
• Provide expert strategic advice using data analysis, predictive modelling and best practice to drive innovation, improve performance and ensure patients receive timely care in the right place.

About you:

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Demonstrated accountability, professional integrity and commitment to high standards of nursing care and service delivery.
• Strong leadership, collaboration and relationship-building skills, including mentoring staff, resolving conflict and supporting multidisciplinary decision-making.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, prioritisation and time management skills, with the ability to engage respectfully with colleagues, senior leaders and service users.

What we offer:

Total remuneration value of up to $211,068 p.a. is comprised of:

• An hourly of $93.29 p.h.
• An annual salary of $184,991 p.a.
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading

Additional Benefits:

• Ongoing Professional Development and Education Opportunities
• On-call allowance
• Professional development leave and allowance
• 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) RK6J696000

Applications close: Thursday, 12 November 2026

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Frontline Support: This frontline support role provides essential support enabling the development and delivery of frontline services, programs and outcomes.

Further information

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Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• RK6J696000 - Nursing Director Patient Flow (PDF)
  
  Information for Applicants (PDF)