Clinical Services Director, Surgery and Critical Care

Employment Type: Permanent Full-time position 80 hrs p.f.

Remuneration $447,016 p.a.
Location: Birtinya 4575, QLD
Application Close Date: Friday 6 June 2025

Where you’ll be working

Make a lifestyle change and experience the beauty and relaxed atmosphere of the Sunshine Coast in Queensland, Australia. An exciting opportunity has arisen to join an emerging tertiary health service undergoing rapid expansion in the wonderful geographical environs of Sunshine Coast.

The Sunshine Coast Region in South East Queensland is home to pristine beaches, beautiful rivers, picturesque hinterland villages and subtropical forests. Candidates looking for a fantastic lifestyle can be assured the Sunshine Coast holds all the answers!

About the Role

The role of the Clinical Services Director, Surgery and Critical Care (Staff Specialist / Consultant) is to provide high-quality clinical and non-clinical leadership and direction to benefit patients accessing services within SCHHS. With a growing focus on sustainable models of care, the role requires the ability to influence beyond the traditional boundaries of a single service/organisation and collaborate with multi-professional stakeholder groups. In addition to your clinical and professional expertise, strong skills in people management, leadership and sustainable financial decision accountability are essential.

Clinical Services Directors are responsible for developing, leading, implementing and reporting on Operational Plans that include measurable health outcomes, achieved through contemporary practice and evidence-based care that align with SCHHS’ Strategic Plan.

SCHHS Salary includes:

Base salary comprising of between

• $210,332 – $266,677 p.a.
• Motor vehicle allowance
• L18 – L24 $21,000 p.a.
• L25 – L27 $25,500 p.a.
• Clinical Managers Allowance $33,660 p.a.
• Attraction and Retention Allowance up to 50% of base salary
• Professional development allowance $21,500 p.a.

About You

We are looking for an exceptional Clinical Services Director (consultant) to lead the Surgery and Critical Care Directorate and provide leadership to ensure effective operational service delivery. This position also supports clinical staff through clinical governance, education and research structures that align with Hospital and Health Service Clinical Governance systems and the other service lines.

SCHHS offers:

• Professional development leave
• Professional indemnity cover
• Granted private practice arrangements
• Overtime and on-call allowances (paid by exception)
• Annual leave loading
• Salary packaging
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• Employee Assistance Program

More information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

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Applications close: Friday 6 June 2025