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Clinical Director Western Rural Health Service
Gatton,Laidley & Esk
Start a new journey with West Moreton Health! The Clinical Director Western Rural Health Service provides high level clinical governance and professional leadership to the medical leadership of West Moreton Health's (WMH) Gatton, Laidley and Esk hospitals.
Permanent Part-time opportunity - 40 hours per week!
Salary information provided is based on the Full Time Equivalent - 80 hours per fortnight.
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Part-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Medical |
| Classification | L18-L27 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane - West,Ipswich region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/WM696983_11 |
| Closing date | 27-Nov-2026 |
| Job duration | |
| Contact person | Nicola Ross |
| Contact details | 0436381486 Access the National Relay Service |
About West Moreton Health
West Moreton Health is one of Queensland's most diverse and rapidly evolving health services, delivering health care to over 300,000 people across Ipswich, Boonah, Gatton, Laidley, and Esk.
We provide preventative and primary healthcare services, ambulatory services, acute care, sub-acute care, oral health, mental health and other specialised services, including prison and youth detention health services, and alcohol and other drugs services to the region.
At West Moreton Health, our employees apply our shared values to every aspect of their work. This helps make sure our workplaces are effective, inclusive and empower our employees to reach our goals.
As a Child Safe Organisation, at West Moreton Health:
- We prioritise children and young people being seen, heard, and safe in every interaction.
- We create inclusive environments where the voices and needs of children and young people are valued and respected.
- We believe safeguarding is shared responsibility, upheld by every member of our organisation.
What it's like to work with us | West Moreton Health
About the role
The Clinical Director partners with the Nursing Director Rural and Community Services and Clinical Director Southern Rural Health Service to develop, deliver and maintain a clinical standard of excellence through research, teaching, supervision and service development, including some clinical duties. The Clinical Director will contribute to patient outcomes that are aligned with the strategic direction of WMH through strategic planning, relationships with key stakeholders and the continued advancement towards a sustainable, cost effective and patient focused service.
About you
Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:
- Strategic leadership to transform and redesign clinical services committed to quality outcomes and positive experiences for consumers and clinicians through a collaborative partnership approach informed by data, contemporary clinical practice and planning for future trends in best-practice health care provision.
- Sustained achievement of service, activity and clinical quality standards through the development, implementation and management of improvements that promotes continuous improvement.
- Professional leadership of medical staff including active leadership and engagement in education and research.
- Lead a culture of safety and quality which develops and promotes a learning environment through improvement methodology, risk management and effective clinical governance across multiple sites.
Mandatory Requirements:
- Possession of specialist qualification in General Practice (Fellowship of Royal Australian College of General Practitioners or Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine), or a candidate working toward this qualification.
- Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16
Why choose us
- Purposeful work that makes a meaningful impact in one of Queensland's fastest-growing regions.
- Professional development including mentorship, paid study leave, simulation training and research opportunities.
- Career pathways with support to step into senior roles and leadership.
- Wellbeing supports including peer networks, flexible work options, EAP and dedicated mental health programs.
- Competitive benefits including salary packaging and up to 12.75% super.
- A lifestyle you'll love in a region that blends rural charm, natural beauty and city convenience.
To apply
For further information regarding this role, please download and read the attached Role Description and Information Packages. You will need to submit your Cover Letter, CV or Resume, including the names and contact details of two referees and a short response (maximum 1-2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities are relevant to the role.
Applications to remain current for a period of 12 months and may be used to fill a similar vacancy.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all West Moreton Health vacancies.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Documents
Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.
