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Executive Director Medical Operations
Various locations within Metro North

Metro North Health is seeking an exceptional medical leader to join our Executive Leadership Team as Executive Director Medical Operations.
Job details
| Position status | Contract |
|---|---|
| Position type | Part-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Medical |
| Classification | L18-L24, L25-L27 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane - North |
| Job ad reference | QLD/MN696625 |
| Closing date | 23-Nov-2026 |
| Job duration | 0.6 FTE available |
| Contact person | Alison Ewens |
| Contact details | 0483 179 349 Access the National Relay Service |
About the role
This is a rare opportunity to influence healthcare delivery at scale, leading strategic transformation, clinical operations and service excellence across one of Queensland's largest and most complex health services.
Reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer, you will provide executive leadership for Metro North Health's clinical operations, clinical networks, emergency management, command centre functions and innovation programs that support the delivery of safe, high-quality and sustainable healthcare.
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 strategic executive leadership for the planning, delivery, coordination and continuous improvement of clinical services across MNH, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities, statewide health directions and Queensland Government objectives.
- Lead the development, implementation and monitoring of performance frameworks for clinical services across MNH, ensuring alignment with strategic plans, service agreements, activity targets, financial parameters and quality expectations.
- Ensure clinical governance arrangements support multidisciplinary models of care, integrated service delivery and effective partnerships across the care continuum.
- Coach, mentor and develop senior staff to strengthen leadership capability, resilience, succession readiness and organisational performance.
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
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