Make the move. Make a difference.

Lead the next chapter of regional healthcare.

Lead infrastructure excellence across our Health Service. In this pivotal leadership role, you will oversee the planning, maintenance and delivery of critical health service infrastructure, assets and engineering systems. Leading the Infrastructure Asset Management team and a skilled multidisciplinary workforce, you will ensure our facilities remain safe, reliable and fit for purpose, supporting exceptional healthcare outcomes for our communities. COMPASSION | ACCOUNTABILITY | INTEGRITY | RESPECT

About us:

Infrastructure Asset Management (IAM) is responsible for the planning, construction, operation and maintenance of the Health Service's facilities, engineering systems, plant and equipment. Our multidisciplinary team of professional, operational, administrative and trade staff works together to ensure safe, reliable and high-quality environments that support the delivery of exceptional healthcare. With expertise spanning electrical, fitting, plumbing, carpentry, painting, heating and ventilation services, IAM plays a vital role in maintaining and enhancing the infrastructure that underpins patient care across the Health Service.

Our values were developed by our staff, patients and community. They guide our work and actions every day. Our staff are part of the community we serve. We believe that we can improve health outcomes by involving our community in the planning and evaluation of their local health services.

About your opportunity:





- Lead the provision of expert advice and recommendations to the Executive Leadership Committee and the CHHHS Board on capital delivery, projects, infrastructure planning, asset management, and maintenance, including monitoring national and international trends.
- Oversee and be accountable for the delivery of minor works projects (typically under $1 million), ensuring high standards of project governance, consultation, communication, coordination, and control in accordance with Queensland Health policies and directives.
- Provide leadership to Integrated Asset Management (IAM) and ensure its effective integration across all infrastructure projects.
- Maintain compliance with Health Service policies and frameworks, including employment equity, anti‑discrimination, workplace health and safety, and ethical standards.

For more information about this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) evidence as required for your employment in accordance with legislation/government policy and Directives.

What we offer:

Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health service offer a number of workplace benefits. Besides attractive remuneration, generous superannuation, salary packaging and career development opportunities, we value a healthy work/life balance that allows you take advantage of the sunshine, hiking tracks, swimming spots, reef and rainforest.

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📌 Director (Cairns)
🏢 Queensland Health
📍 Cairns