Take a career-defining step as a strategic clinical leader and make a measurable difference for more than 250,000 people across Central Queensland. This is an opportunity to guide a large, diverse medical workforce, influence service delivery across 20+ facilities, and create lasting impact for regional communities that depend on strong, stable leadership.
Central Queensland Health is seeking an Executive Director Medical Services who can bring clarity, direction, and vision to one of the state’s most important regional health services. If you’re looking for an executive role where your decisions genuinely reshape access, equity, and outcomes — this is that role.
The Role
As Executive Director Medical Services, you will provide leadership, governance, and strategic oversight across a substantial medical workforce of more than 458 FTE spanning hospitals, regional centres, and remote facilities.
Your remit covers the full medical workforce lifecycle — recruitment, training, education, development, and retention — while also strengthening partnerships across government, primary care, and private sector stakeholders. You will drive organisation-wide transformation, quality improvement, and service excellence.
This is a permanent position, based in Rockhampton, with the option to live on the nearby coast at Yeppoon and enjoy an easy commute.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and develop a large regional medical workforce across 20+ facilities
Oversee medical recruitment, performance, training, development, and succession planning
Build strong partnerships across HHSs, Department of Health, PHNs, and private providers
Provide strategic advice to the Executive Leadership Team
Shape organisation-wide safety, quality, and continuous improvement initiatives
Support transformation across service delivery, clinical governance, and workforce optimisation
Remuneration & Benefits
The package reflects the seniority and impact of the role:
Total remuneration: $353,788 – $543,581 p.a. (salary, super, allowances, leave loading)
Attraction & Retention Incentive Allowance: up to 50% of base salary
Professional Development Leave: 3.6 weeks + $21,500 annual PD allowance
Motor vehicle allowance + communications package
Generous salary packaging, paid parental leave, EAP, Fitness Passport
Relocation assistance provided
Lifestyle advantages unique to Central Queensland:
Coastal living (Yeppoon/Keppel Coast) with a short commute
Affordable housing and relaxed regional lifestyle
300+ days of sunshine
Access to the Great Barrier Reef, national parks, and outdoor recreation
Dates & Availability
Permanent full-time appointment
Immediate start available
Open to confidential discussions for doctors exploring their next executive step
Who We’re Looking For
You will be a senior medical leader with strong clinical grounding and proven experience overseeing large, complex teams.
Requirements:
Current AHPRA registration
Fellowship with an Australian medical specialist college
Executive-level leadership experience in a regional, multi-facility environment
Demonstrated strategic workforce planning, operational leadership, and cultural transformation capability
Strong clinical understanding of services typically delivered in medium-sized regional hospitals
Ability to build trust, bring cohesion, and lead with purpose
Why This Role Matters
This is one of Queensland’s most influential regional EDMS/DMS appointments - a rare opportunity to set strategic direction, build a sustainable medical workforce, and leave a legacy of stronger, more equitable health outcomes.
For senior clinicians considering a sea change, tree change, or a meaningful step into (or further into) executive leadership, Central Queensland offers an exceptional combination of impact, scope, and lifestyle.
Explore the Opportunity Confidentially
Prescript works closely with Queensland Health on select executive appointments. We specialise in supporting senior medical leaders through every step of the process - discreetly, professionally, and with care.
You can explore this role with no commitment and complete confidentiality. If you're ready to see what’s possible, we’re here to guide you.
Enquire Now
Nadine Onto
Senior Recruitment Partner – DMS & Executive Appointments
Prescript Recruitment
nadine@prescript.com.au
0420 641 123
