Health management jobs

General Manager (Central Queensland Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs Service)

• • Employer: Central Queensland Health
  • Location: Qld
  • Position type: Full-time, Contract
  • Closing date: 20-10-2025 12:00 AM
  • Contact: Heera Bhullar
  • Phone: +61 7 4920 6302
  • Email: recruitment.centralqueensland@health.qld.gov.au
  • More info: Click here to know more

Are you ready to shape the future of mental health care in one of Australia’s most vibrant regions? As the General Manager of the CQ Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs Service (CQMHAODS) at Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service (CQ Health), you’ll lead transformative healthcare across a dynamic region, from the stunning Capricorn Coast to regional hubs like Gladstone, serving 250,000 people. Based in Rockhampton, you’ll drive our vision to make Central Queenslanders among the healthiest in the world.

You’ll join a team of over 3,700 staff, treating 700,000+ patients yearly, in a culture that invests in your growth and fosters collaboration. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, you’ll bring your unique perspective to strategic challenges, leading a $55M budget and 311 FTE to deliver evidence-based, recovery-focused care across inpatient, community, and correctional settings.

Stress less on your move, let us help with an attractive Relocation + Accommodation package!

About the role:
This isn’t just a management role; it’s a unique opportunity to bring your vision to life. As General Manager, you will transform Central Queensland Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs Service into a model of clinical excellence and innovation. You will be directly responsible for:

• Strategic Leadership: Driving our strategic agenda to deliver safe, equitable, and recovery-focused care.
• Operational Excellence: Leading a high-performing team and managing a significant annual budget of $55 million and 311 FTE to achieve exceptional outcomes.
• Collaborative Innovation: Fostering a culture of performance, improvement, and collaboration across multi-disciplinary teams and with our key partners.

About you:

• You need a significant record of achievement at a senior executive level in public health, with a proven ability to set strategic direction and implement innovative service improvements.
• You’ve developed and implemented business models that improve patient outcomes while ensuring value for money.
• You must demonstrate extensive experience in budget management and performance improvement within a high-pressure environment.
• You’re a leader with a track record of fostering collaborative, multidisciplinary teams that value innovation and improvement.
• You have superior communication and negotiation skills, with proven experience in engaging with government, professional, and community stakeholders at a high level.
• A tertiary qualification in Health Services Management is a bonus but not mandatory.

What we offer:
Total remuneration value of $245,541 – $254,638 p.a. is comprised of:

• A salary between $186,484 – $194,444 p.a.
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading
• Executive Vehicle Allowance of $26,520 p.a.

Additional Benefits

• Relocation and Accommodation Package
• 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

How to apply:

Follow the links and prompts, ensuring your application includes the following:

• Your current CV or resume, including at least 2 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) RK5G648576

Hurry! Applications close Sunday, 19 October 2025

Chief Executive Officer

• • Employer: Alpine Health
  • Location: Qld
  • Position type: Contract
  • Closing date: 24-10-2025 11:30 PM
  • Contact: John Cross
  • Phone: +61 417 332 598
  • Email: hrsa@hrsa.com.au
  • More info: Click here to know more

Alpine Health is a leading health service provider located in the stunning high country and ski fields of North East Victoria. With key sites in the vibrant townships of Myrtleford, Bright, and Mount Beauty, they deliver a wide range of essential services including acute health care, urgent care, community care, residential aged care, allied health, and health promotion services. Renowned for its innovative, flexible, and responsive approach to healthcare, Alpine Health is the largest health and community employer in the Alpine Shire, with a dedicated team of over 400 staff and revenue of just over $40 million. The Alpine Health Board is now seeking to recruit, a high performing health professional to this outstanding leadership opportunity.

Reporting to the Board, the CEO will be responsible for providing high quality health services that are cost-effective and responsive to government policy direction and community needs. Engaging collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders, the CEO will identify and leverage opportunities with a focus on providing outstanding client-centred care and services and driving an organisational culture that is safe, respectful and cooperative with highly engaged employees.

To be considered for this role, you will be a proven executive in the healthcare sector with a track record of success in the leadership of complex health services and programs, achieving key performance indicators and budget targets. You will also hold relevant tertiary qualifications and have extensive knowledge of current trends affecting public sector health in Victoria and Australia. High level relationship management skills and an excellent understanding of governance and risk management frameworks are essential.

An attractive remuneration package will be negotiated with the successful applicant including access to generous salary packaging arrangements.

For full details of the roles see our website at

www.hrsa.com.au

or contact Mr John Cross on 0417 332 598 for a confidential discussion. Email applications, including a Cover Letter incorporating a response to the Key Selection Criteria and your current CV and may be lodged at:

hrsa@hrsa.com.au

Applications close 24 October 2025

Chief Medical Officer

• • Employer: Department of Health
  • Location: WA
  • Position type: Full-time
  • Closing date: 31-10-2025 4:00 PM
  • More info: Click here to know more

Salary: MP Year 1 – 9 $352,448 – $448,210 p.a. (inclusive of base salary & applicable allowances)

Location: East Perth

Unit/Division: Department of Health > Clinical Excellence

Work Type: Fixed Term – Full Time, Fixed Term – Part Time

Position No: 00004366

Closing Date: 2025-10-31 4:00 PM

This is a Fixed Term Full Time appointment for 5 years. Part-time arrangement may be considered.

WA Health embraces diversity and is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service.

WA Health supports flexible working practices within the context of a quality health service.

WA Health is committed to a smoke free environment across all buildings, grounds and vehicles.

WA Health is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of WA Health’s Aboriginal Workforce Policy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position. Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.

Eligibility to Apply: To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have a valid working visa.

Other Conditions: WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake a criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. As well as undertaking a criminal record screening and integrity checking, you may also be required to undertake a working with children check (if required for the role) and a pre-employment health assessment. We may ask referees to comment on your integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour. Please note that adverse information does not necessarily disqualify an applicant but will be considered as part of the appointment process.

Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, it may also be used to fill other “similar” vacancies throughout the health service. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process. Both of these options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision.

Position Profile: The Chief Medical Officer (CMO) is responsible for the provision of expert professional and strategic advice to the Minister and the Director General on all matters relating to medical practitioners, including professional, workforce and policy issues.

The CMO leads the strategic direction of the medical profession through engagement with the public and private sector of health and education providers in order to maintain a safe and effective medical workforce that is aligned with the health service delivery requirements of Western Australia. The role contributes nationally and internationally to support the WA Health agenda with respect to medical workforce and professional matters.

Employee Benefits: In addition to the great salary our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):

• 12 % employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice
• Access to salary packaging arrangements
• Professional Development Opportunities and Study Leave/assistance
• Flexible working arrangements
• Flexible leave arrangements

Selection Criteria: Please see the Job Description Form available online at www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au.

For Further Job Related Information: We encourage you to contact the Office of the Deputy Director General on 9222 4482.

If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 1344 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.

Application Instructions: Applicants are requested to apply online (www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au).

Applicants are advised to write a statement addressing the selection criteria in no more than 2-3 pages and provide a detailed curriculum vitae which summarises your experience and how you are able to meet the position requirements. These documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Please ensure you allow sufficient time to complete the online application process as you will be required to answer various questions and attach your documentation.

Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be accepted.

LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED

Apply Here: WA Government Jobs | Chief Medical Officer

Applications close 31 October 2025