About us

We're Central Queensland Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs Service — a passionate, people-focused team supporting communities across Rockhampton, Yeppoon, Gladstone, Banana Shire, Woorabinda and the Central Highlands, with a catchment of more than 250,000 people.

Rockhampton is our hub, connecting a diverse range of specialist services and teams across the region. From acute inpatient care and community mental health to Alcohol and Other Drugs, Indigenous, Child and Youth, Prison and Forensic, and Court Liaison services, we work together to deliver care where it's needed.

We're a big, connected team with a shared purpose — supporting our communities, backing each other and making a real difference every day.

About the role

As Deputy Director of Clinical Services, you'll work alongside the Director of Clinical Services to lead, support and grow mental health, alcohol and other drugs services across Central Queensland.

You'll inspire medical teams, build strong relationships and help create a culture of collaboration, accountability and outstanding patient care. You'll also champion innovation, drive service improvement and support clinical governance, quality and safety, education, research and RANZCP training.

You'll help lead our medical officer and nurse practitioner teams and step into the Director of Clinical Services and Mental Health Act Administrator role when the DCS is away.

It's a chance to lead with purpose, make a real difference and help shape the future of care across Central Queensland.

About you

- You're a qualified medical practitioner with MBBS (or equivalent), Fellowship of RANZCP, current specialist registration and a commitment to ongoing professional development.
- Confident managing a broad range of psychiatric presentations across hospital and community settings, with a focus on evidence-based, ethical and high-quality care.
- You know how to bring people together,



solve problems and drive quality, safety and continuous improvement — while supporting and developing those around you.
- An excellent communicator who builds trusted relationships with patients, colleagues and stakeholders, works collaboratively across disciplines and advocates for great patient outcomes.

What we offer Total remuneration value of up to $584,972 p.a. is comprised of:
- A salary rate between $266,839 - $282,912 p.a. (L25-L27)
- A salary rate between $223,136 - $259,187 (L18-L24)
- 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
- 17.5% leave loading

Additional Benefits

- Professional Development Leave and Allowances ($22,145 p.a. / 3.6 Weeks)
- Motor Vehicle Allowance
- Overtime and on call allowances
- Attraction and Retention Incentive Allowance
- Clinical Managers Allowance
- Generous Salary Sacrificing
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Discounted Private Health Insurance
- Fitness Passport

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements: It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.

How to apply

To apply, please submit the following:
- Your current CV or resume, including 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
- Contact Senior Medical Workforce: [email protected]
- Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK6I692854

Applications close: Sunday, 1 November 2026 #Rockhampton

Further 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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📌 Deputy Director of Clinical Services (Rockhampton)
🏢 Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service
📍 Rockhampton