Drive Health Transformation Through Innovation, Improvement and Evidence-Based Care

Lead strategic clinical improvement, innovation and transformation initiatives that shape the future of healthcare delivery, workforce capability and patient outcomes across Metro South Health.

Job details Position status Permanent
Position type Full-time
Occupational group Health - Allied Health/Clinical Support
Classification HP6
Workplace Location Brisbane - South
Job ad reference QLD/MS08689543-HP
Closing date 21-Aug-2026
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Salary Other
Job duration Ongoing
Contact person Ava Ridling
Contact details 07 3176 8759
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Your new role:

As the Assistant Director – Clinical Improvement Unit, you will provide strategic leadership in delivering Metro South Health's innovation, improvement and transformation agenda. Partnering with executives, clinicians and external stakeholders, you will lead organisation-wide improvement programs, workforce capability initiatives and evidence translation strategies that drive sustainable models of care, strengthen clinical practice and deliver measurable outcomes for consumers, staff and the health service.

About you:

You are an innovative and strategic healthcare leader with expertise in clinical improvement, transformation and evidence-informed practice, passionate about building capability and delivering sustainable system-wide change. You will have:

- Demonstrated experience leading complex healthcare improvement, innovation and transformation programs within large, integrated health services.
- Expert knowledge of implementation science, improvement methodologies, clinical redesign, evaluation frameworks and translating evidence into practice.
- strategic partnerships and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams and external organisations.
- Strong capability in leading change, managing complex portfolios, analysing performance data and delivering measurable improvements in patient, workforce and organisational outcomes.
- A values-driven leader who inspires innovation, builds workforce capability and fosters a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration and excellence.

What we can offer you:





- We offer a family-friendly work environment that supports you in making the most of Queensland's laid-back lifestyle.
- We are renowned for teaching and research excellence with strong relations with Queensland's leading tertiary institutions.
- We want to empower you to build a long-term career, with countless opportunities to learn and grow, no matter your role
- You'll have all the benefits of working for Queensland's world-class public health system including generous

and access to relevant professional development allowances and/or leave, study and research assistance, corporate discounts and employee wellness programs.

About the Clinical Improvement Unit

The Clinical Improvement Unit (CIU) leads Metro South Health's strategic clinical improvement, innovation and transformation agenda. Working across the organisation, the CIU partners with executive leaders, clinicians and stakeholders to deliver clinical redesign, innovative models of care and evidence-based improvement initiatives that enhance patient outcomes, strengthen workforce capability and support government priorities. The team drives organisation-wide transformation through clinical networks, strategic programs, research translation and system-wide service improvements across all Metro South Health facilities and disciplines.

INTEGRITY | COMPASSION | ACCOUNTABILITY | RESPECT | ENGAGEMENT | EXCELLENCE

Our values were created by employees for employees to shape our culture and inspire positive interactions in the workplace. Diversity of ideas, skills, traditions, and customs is celebrated as one of our greatest strengths. Having a workforce that reflects and understands the needs and expectations of our community is significant to delivering safe, kinder, and more inclusive care.

We recognise our strength comes from the diversity of our people and so we encourage people of all genders, ethnicities, ages, abilities, languages, sexual orientation, and family responsibilities to apply.

We are better together.





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Applicants are encouraged to apply online. Please review the Role Description for more information on application process requirements. Agency referrals will not be accepted for this position.

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📌 Assistant Director - Clinical Improvement Unit (Brisbane)
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