Executive Director Women's, Children's and Families

Take lead of a division where clinical excellence meets executive accountability, providing you the platform to drive genuine systemic change for Central Queensland families.

In this position, you will lead a transformative journey toward a divisional service-line model, supported by an executive cohort that deeply values integrity and professional growth. You will hold single-point accountability for a dedicated workforce of approximately 390 FTE and an operating budget of $50 million, providing you the resources to drive genuine systemic change.

You won't navigate this alone; you will guide a divisional leadership team in partnership with clinical and non-clinical leads to foster a culture of safety and excellence across our geographically dispersed services.

About us:

At Central Queensland Health, we deliver public healthcare across regional, rural and remote communities through a network of hospitals, multipurpose health services, aged care facilities and community clinics. Our team of more than 4,500 people is committed to improving the health and wellbeing of our communities every day. We offer a supportive and collaborative working environment, competitive employment conditions, and the opportunity to contribute to meaningful outcomes for the Central Queensland community.

About the role:

• Provide executive leadership for women's, children's and families services across CQHHS, ensuring safe and effective care delivery.
• Lead performance across maternity, neonatal, and paediatric services, achieving activity, quality, and financial targets.
• Direct an operating budget of approximately $50 million and lead a multidisciplinary workforce of 390 FTE.
• Drive integrated, person-centred models of care to improve clinical outcomes and service integration.
• Lead service redesign and innovation to standardise models of care and clinical pathways across all sites.
• Provide professional leadership for nursing and midwifery, promoting high standards of clinical practice and accountability.
• Maintain a visible leadership presence across facilities to strengthen clinical governance and support staff.

About you:

• You hold a tertiary qualification in nursing and/or midwifery and maintain current AHPRA registration.
• You possess substantial senior leadership experience in managing complex clinical service lines within a large health service environment.
• You have a proven ability to lead performance across activity, quality, and financial outcomes in a high-demand environment.
• You are an expert in clinical governance, safety, and quality, with a track record of embedding robust governance frameworks.
• You demonstrate extensive experience in workforce leadership, including capability development and leading multidisciplinary teams.
• You hold highly developed financial acumen, with experience managing significant budgets and resource allocation.
• You can operate effectively within a divisional and matrix leadership model, influencing across disciplines and organisational boundaries.

What we offer:

Total remuneration value of up to $231,244 p.a. is comprised of:

• A salary of $202,675 p.a.
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading

Additional Benefits:

• Ongoing Professional Development and Education Opportunities
• 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 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)

Applications close: Thursday, 21 May 2026

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