Director Medical Services, Clinical Governance

About the work unit / facility

Clinical Governance & Digital Health / Corporate Services Group / Townsville University Hospital

About your new employer

Clinical Excellence

The Townsville Hospital and Health Service (HHS) organisation offers a diverse and dynamic healthcare environment, providing access to cutting-edge medical practices, advanced research, and specialised clinical expertise. As a leading tertiary and referral service, we foster continuous professional development, allowing staff to work on complex cases, engage with multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to innovative healthcare solutions.

Career Growth and Development

We support career progression with structured pathways, secondment opportunities, and access to education and training programs. Whether specialising in a clinical field, upskilling in Digital Health, or transitioning to leadership roles, employees benefit from mentorship and strong institutional partnerships with James Cook University.

Supportive Workplace Culture and Regional Advantage

A strong community-driven culture makes our organisation an attractive workplace, fostering collaboration, inclusion, and professional support. We balance metro-level healthcare opportunities with a regional feel, offering short commutes, access to rural and urban facilities, and a close-knit professional network. 

Work/Life Balance and Lifestyle Benefits

Nestled within beautiful North Queensland, the rural, urban, country and coastal locations found within the Townsville HHS region provides vibrant and unique communities, affordable living with stunning landscapes, outdoor adventures, and a relaxed lifestyle.

Townsville HHS prioritises employee wellbeing, offering flexible work arrangements, stable job security, and a family-friendly environment. Staff benefit from regional opportunities while maintaining modern healthcare advantages.

Competitive salary and benefits:

We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.

• Salary range: $216,643 to $274,678 p.a. (L18-L27)
• 4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
• 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
• Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available

About your opportunity

The Townsville Hospital and Health Service is searching for a talented medical leader to provide the medical leadership component to clinical governance to enable the provision of safe, high-quality healthcare and excellent patient outcomes in the THHS. The Director of Medical Services Clinical Governance provides strategic leadership and oversight of medical governance frameworks to ensure safe, high-quality clinical care across the organization.

Requirements:

Mandatory qualifications and proof of registration

• Current Registration with or eligible for registration as a specialist medical practitioner with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Authority.
• Experience in clinical governance will be highly desirable.
• Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Medical Administrators is highly desirable but is not essential.
• A fractional component of ongoing clinical work in the relevant clinical area would be encouraged as part of the DMS CG role.
• This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role.

Please refer to the Role Description for further details.

Apply now and be part of something extraordinary!

Enquiries are welcome; for a confidential discussion please contact:

Dr Niall Small on (07) 3542 3326.

Apply ONLINE: https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV679935

Applications close: Monday, 20 April 2026

Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

Please download the Role Description from the `Documents' section below for application/interview preparation and future reference.