Based in Herston | Provide strategic leadership and direction for Queensland Health's medicines policy, regulation, compliance, strategy and governance functions | Exciting executive leadership contract role now available

Job details Position status Contract
Position type Full-time
Occupational group Executive
Classification HES2
Workplace Location Brisbane - North
Job ad reference QLD/EA689831
Closing date 25-Aug-2026
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Salary Other
Job duration Executive Contract
Contact person Catherine McDougall c/o ESO
Contact details 0436 693 316
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The role

Health Workforce Division (HWD) supports the growth, retention, and sustainability of a skilled, diverse, and responsive workforce to meet Queensland's evolving healthcare needs. We work collaboratively to enable Hospitals and Health Services provide optimum levels of care, with a strong focus on rural, remote, and priority communities.

Reporting to the Chief Medical Officer / Executive Director Medical Workforce Queensland and a pivotal member of the leadership team, you will provide strategic leadership and direction for our medicines policy, regulation, compliance, strategy and governance functions. You will lead your teams to ensure effective administration of legislative and regulatory frameworks, alignment of statewide activities with government and national priorities, and adherence to professional standards to minimise public health risk and optimise the safe and effective use of medicines.

You will:

- Oversee the Unit's core functions: medicines policy, regulation, compliance, strategy and governance
- Provide expert strategic and operational leadership, stewardship and authoritative advice
- Drive development and implementation of statewide medicines strategy, policy, regulatory and reform initiatives, delivering on system priorities and national directions
- Lead and enable your teams to deliver integrated, high-performing and outcomes-focused services
- Actively lead and contribute to the cultural evolution of the division, building a cohesive work environment that values performance, improvement, collaboration and innovation
- Lead, manage and report on programs of significant scope and strategic importance
- Lead and be accountable for efficient and effective Branch operations, including optimisation of processes, resource allocation and people management

The successful person

We are looking for a highly capable executive who demonstrates:





- expert-level knowledge of medicines regulation and compliance including application and administration of relevant legislation and contemporary regulatory frameworks to support safe and effective medicines management policy and governance
- ability to provide strategic leadership and authoritative advice at executive level, including responding to complex policy and regulatory challenges and translating strategy into operational outcomes across functions
- highly developed communication, negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills, with a strong track record of influencing outcomes and building collaborative partnerships across sectors in complex and evolving environments
- Demonstrated capability to lead and manage multidisciplinary teams, including resource and budget management, and ability to drive performance, reform and innovation across diverse, statewide functions

The successful applicant will ideally hold a tertiary qualification in a relevant health discipline, such as Pharmacy, Health Care Administration.

About Health Workforce Division

Our vision is: Purposefully connecting for impact

Our purpose is: Making a difference, at scale

Through its branches and strong relationships across the sector and beyond, Health Workforce Division (HWD) supports the growth, retention, and sustainability of a skilled, diverse, and responsive workforce to meet Queensland's evolving healthcare needs. HWD's branches work collaboratively to enable Hospitals and Health Services provide optimum levels of care, with a strong focus on rural, remote, and priority communities.

The division also leads professional, regulatory, delivery and capability functions to support Queensland Health service its community to the highest standards. By shaping practice, capability and supporting inclusive practices, HWD enables Queensland Health to meet the healthcare needs of its communities - now and into the future.

Benefits

By joining us, you will work within a fast-paced, challenging and supportive environment where every employee plays a critical role in our ongoing success. You will enjoy a variety of benefits, including:

- Competitive salary + generous superannuation and leave loading
- Adaptable working arrangements
- Diverse work culture
- Career training and development

To reflect the diversity within the communities and people we support and serve,



we seek to hire a workforce that is both representative and diverse. With a focus on inclusion, accessibility and flexibility, we are committed to supporting you in your career with us.

To apply for this exciting opportunity, please submit your resume and a cover letter (max 2 pages) outlining your skills and experience relevant for this role.

Further information

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

Applications will remain current for a period of up to 12 months and may be considered for other vacancies which may include an alternative employment basis (temporary; full time or part time).

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