Deputy Director Medical Services
About this role
You will receive a competitive remuneration package value from $316,007 (L13) up to $489,067 (L27) comprising salary rates between $92.56 (L13) and $135.55 p.h. (L27), motor vehicle allowance, professional development allowance, professional development leave 3.6 weeks p.a., regional attraction allowance, professional indemnity cover and private practice arrangements. Superannuation (up to 12.75%) and annual leave loading (17.5%) will be applied additionally to the total remuneration value.
What your day could look like
As Deputy Director Medical Services, you'll help create the conditions for exceptional care by supporting medical teams, strengthening workforce capability, and guiding initiatives that improve patient outcomes. Working closely with senior leaders and clinicians, you'll influence decisions that enhance current health services and safeguard future opportunities.
Every day, you'll contribute by:
- Leading medical workforce initiatives that strengthen recruitment, retention, capability and service sustainability.
- Partnering with clinicians and leaders to enhance clinical governance, patient safety and quality outcomes.
- Driving improvement projects that streamline services, support innovation and strengthen medical practices.
- Providing expert advice on workforce planning, organisational priorities and strategic service development.
Let's talk about you!
You're a confident and compassionate leader who combines strategic thinking with a genuine commitment to people. You build trusted relationships, navigate complexity with integrity, and bring others with you through change. You'll take pride in supporting employees to thrive, strengthening safe and high-quality care, and helping create a sustainable workforce that benefits communities across the region.
Here's what will help you thrive in this role:
- Medical practitioner registration, or eligibility for registration, in Australia.
- Strong experience in medical leadership, workforce management and clinical governance.
- Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills across diverse stakeholder groups.
- A commitment to quality improvement, patient safety, education and continuous learning.
Why Join Darling Downs Health?
At Darling Downs Health, we care for over 300,000 people across our expansive region. No matter where you live in our region, from Taroom in the north to Texas in the south, our purpose is to ensure accessible and sustainable care. It's complex, challenging work that makes a real difference – and the career possibilities are endless.
Whether you're a doctor, nurse, allied health professional, facilities team member, or administrator, you'll see your impact firsthand. Here, you'll find opportunities that simply don't exist elsewhere: the chance to lead initiatives, develop specialties, and embrace responsibilities that would take years to access in larger health services.
Darling Downs Health is where you can step up sooner, grow faster, and help shape the future of care across our region.
Your career at Darling Downs Health also comes with meaningful rewards:
- Maximise your take‑home pay with salary packaging and generous leave entitlements
- Enjoy flexible work arrangements that support balance and variety
- Access professional development funding, study leave and clear career pathways
- Be part of a diverse and inclusive culture that values learning and collaboration.
- Take care of your wellbeing with EAP access, private health insurance discounts and the Fitness Passport.
For a full list of benefits, visit: Darling Downs Health Benefits
Your future is here. Where are you?
If you're ready to make a meaningful impact and grow your career in a place that values people and purpose, we'd love to hear from you.
Click “Apply Now” to submit your application and upload the requested documents.
Find out more about us!
Visit our careers site to learn more about working with Darling Downs Health:
www.health.qld.gov.au/darlingdowns
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Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
We’re building a welcoming, inclusive workplace where everyone feels safe, respected and supported.
Before you apply, please take a moment to read the attached documents to learn about the role and process.
Job details
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Position status Fixed Term Temporary |
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Position type Full-time |
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Occupational group Health - Medical |
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Classification L13-L27 |
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Workplace Location Toowoomba region |
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Job ad reference QLD/DD2608690900 |
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Closing date 10-Sep-2026 |
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Yearly salary |
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Fortnightly salary |
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Total remuneration |
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Salary other |
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Job duration
until 7 February 2027, with possible extension |
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Contact person
Dr. Liam Flynn |
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Contact details
(07) 4616 6619
Access the National Relay Service |
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Attachments
Candidate Application Guide (PDF, 653KB)
Application Kit Medical-cv-template-2026 (Word, 322KB) Application Kit DD2608690900 Role Description (PDF, 870KB) Role Description |
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