Queensland's hospital system is facing greater demand and pressure than ever before. This is driven by our growing and ageing population, and compounded by pressures on primary, aged and disability care. To help address this, Health Infrastructure Queensland (HIQ), in partnership with Hospital and Health Services (HHS), is leading the biggest hospital expansion program Queensland has ever seen.

Over the next five years, HIQ will support the delivery of three current hospitals, 11 hospital expansions, and upgrades to rural and regional health facilities, adding thousands of hospital beds throughout the State. Working in HIQ, you will forge a new sustainable delivery model and contribute to the delivery of projects that ultimately improve the health and wellbeing of Queenslanders - what could be more rewarding than that?

About the role The Director, Office of the Deputy Director-General is a key role and will provide critical advice and support to the Deputy Director-General, and HIQ in process improvement and operational initiative implementation. Stakeholder engagement is key, with the Director being a contact point with the Office of the Deputy Director-General and the Offices of the Director-General, Minister for Health and Ambulance Services, Health Service Chief Executives, other Deputy Directors-General and the Divisional leadership team. The owner of the role must enjoy engaging with people on all levels and providing strategic advice and support as well as leadership and oversight of key operational functions, including Divisional Engagement, Correspondence and Governance.

The successful person To be successful in this role, you will have:

Demonstrated experience in providing support and timely advice via sensitive, confidential, and complex work to Executive Management.

Experience resolving complex issues in strategic, timely manner as required by the Deputy Director-General

Strong analytical, communication, negotiation and influencing skills.





A proven ability to facilitate a strong and effective professional and consultative relationship with senior Departmental officers (corporate and district), Ministerial staff, senior officers from other departments and key external stakeholders.

The ability to write and review briefings and other executive reporting and communications.

A natural ability to lead, coach, inspire and drive a team of diverse functions and employees.

Benefits A fast-paced, challenging and supportive environment

Market-competitive salary + generous superannuation and leave loading

Flexible working arrangements

Diverse work culture

Career training and development

How to Apply To apply for this exciting opportunity, please submit the following information:

Your current resume, including two referees who have a thorough knowledge of your capabilities, work performance and conduct within the previous two years. It is preferable to include your current, immediate, or past supervisor.

A cover letter (maximum 1-2 pages, dot points acceptable) including the below:

What is your motivation to join Health Infrastructure Queensland?

An outline of how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities would enable you to achieve the key responsibilities and meet the skill requirements of the role.

We are committed to developing and supporting a workforce that is well equipped and highly motivated to provide responsive and quality services to all Queenslanders. We continue to build an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity of backgrounds and differences to realise the potential of our employees for innovation and delivering services aimed at enhancing the lives of all Queenslanders.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, LGBTIQ+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. Please view our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion here.

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📌 Director, Office of the Deputy Director-General (Brisbane)
🏢 Queensland Government
📍 Brisbane