Temporary part-time Deputy Clinical Director Retrieval job opportunity located at Kedron. Competitive salary applies: - Base salary, Retention and attraction allowance (50% of base salary), MVA, PDA, Emergency Department Allowance (25% of base salary).

Job details

Purpose of the role
Provide strategic leadership and operational oversight of Retrieval Services Queensland (RSQ), ensuring the delivery of integrated retrieval and rural and remote clinical support through alignment with national and international best practice, collaborative networks and emerging national systems.

Key competencies (role specific criteria)

You will be assessed on your ability to demonstrate the following:

• Demonstrated leadership in clinical coordination and retrieval services, with the ability to provide strategic advice, governance and oversight across complex healthcare environments.
• Proven expertise in developing, implementing and evaluating retrieval service strategies, policies, standards and quality improvement initiatives to support safe and effective service delivery.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and partnership-building skills, with experience collaborating across government, health services, national networks and external service providers.
• Extensive experience in retrieval medicine and disaster management, including clinical leadership, workforce development, education, research and participation in operational and on-call retrieval coordination activities.

Qualifications, registrations and other requirements

• Registration: Mandatory registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a specialist:
  • Fellow of the Australasian College of Emergency Physicians (FACEM)
  • Fellow of the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (FANZCA) OR
  • Fellow of the College of Intensive Care Medicine (FCICM) of Australia and New Zealand
• Qualifications: The appointee must be eligible for Statewide credentialing for Scope of Clinical Practice (SoCP) in Pre-hospital and retrieval Medicine (PHRM) and Medical Coordination.  Prior to commencement of clinical duties, the appointee will require credentialing through the DoH Credentialing and Scope of Clinical Practice Committee.

About us
Retrieval Services Queensland (RSQ) provides statewide leadership, governance and coordination of aeromedical retrieval, patient transport, telehealth and emergency clinical support services. Operating across one of the world's largest and most geographically diverse healthcare networks, RSQ coordinates retrieval services from northern New South Wales to the Torres Strait and Norfolk Island, helping ensure equitable access to specialist care for rural, regional and remote communities. Through clinical coordination, disaster response, education, quality improvement and statewide partnerships. RSQ supports the safe and effective delivery of retrieval and emergency care services across Queensland.

How to apply

Please provide the following information to the panel to assess your suitability:

• Your resume, including the names and contact details of two referees who have a thorough knowledge of your capabilities, work performance and conduct within the previous two years, and it is preferable to include your current, immediate or past supervisor.
• A short statement (maximum two pages) that gives details of your skills, experience and knowledge as required on the role description under the heading ‘key competencies (role specific criteria).

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

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

• QLDRSQ696008 Deputy Clinical Director RD (PDF)
  
  DoH Applicant Pack (PDF)