What you'll do

As the Director, System Performance, you will lead the delivery of system performance management, reporting and analytics that support informed decision-making across Queensland's public health system. You will provide expert advice, guidance and strategic support to senior executives, including the Senior Director, while driving the development of value-based insights and performance frameworks that enable improved system outcomes. The role requires navigating complex environments to identify and resolve data quality issues, analysing key performance indicators, establishing risk thresholds and response protocols, and developing influential performance reporting products.

You will build and maintain effective relationships with a broad range of stakeholders, including Hospital and Health Service Chairs, Boards and Chief Executives, government agencies and national bodies, ensuring the Department of Health's interests are effectively represented in major health reforms and system performance initiatives. In addition, you will provide strong leadership and direction to a high-performing team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, learning and innovation, while working collaboratively to develop strategic solutions to complex challenges and deliver compelling, actionable insights that drive system performance.

About you

We are searching for someone who has:

- Extensive management and organisational experience with a proven record of achievement at a senior level in a large, complex and decentralised service delivery organisation
- Proven leadership and interpersonal skills, including the ability to influence the attributes and behaviours of key stakeholders to achieve organisational outcomes
- Knowledge of strategic priorities and national/state health performance requirements
- Ability to analyse,



interrogate and interpret complex data from different sources and translate into effective management information.

Why work with us? Work alongside passionate professionals in a supportive and inclusive workplace that values people and prioritises employee success and wellbeing. This includes

Competitive salaries

- 12.75% superannuation
- 17.5% leave loading

Employee wellbeing

- Access to 24/7 confidential employee support providers and counsellors including for immediate family members
- Additional flexibility to support your work life balance including access to generous leave entitlements, such as purchased leave, domestic violence leave, reproductive health leave, cultural leave, study and examination leave.

Career development

- Career progression with more than 300 diverse career pathways and career support to take you further!
- Access to a variety of programs and initiatives to support training and career growth.
- Grow your skills through hands-on experience and access to internal training opportunities and additional financial and leave benefits for approved external training and development.

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion At Queensland Health, our work environment is inclusive and supportive, and we value our employees. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from people of all cultures, abilities and backgrounds.

Our commitment to cultural safety, equity, diversity and inclusion means we understand some people may need changes to the recruitment process. If you need support during the recruitment process, such as meeting with the panel virtually instead of in person, please reach out to the hiring manager. We value diverse candidates and your need for adjustments will not affect our hiring decisions.

Ready to apply?

For further information on how to apply please review the attached Role Description.

📌 Director, System Performance (Brisbane)
🏢 Department of Health - Queensland
📍 Brisbane