About the role
This is more than a management position. It's an opportunity to help shape the future of multidisciplinary child development services across one of Australia's most unique and rewarding healthcare environments.
This role provides significant leadership responsibility across operational management, service improvement, workforce capability and clinical governance while working closely with the Director of Allied Health, Executive Director Allied Health and senior leaders across the organisation.
In this role you will:
Lead a passionate multidisciplinary team delivering services for children and families across North West Queensland.
Support recruitment, workforce development and professional growth.
Drive quality improvement, clinical governance and innovative models of care.
Work collaboratively with health professionals, education providers and community partners.
This role offers the opportunity to:
Develop your leadership capability in a supportive environment
Lead meaningful service improvements that create lasting impact
Work with an experienced multidisciplinary Allied Health team
Build valuable experience in workforce leadership, quality improvement and service innovation
Enjoy the lifestyle, adventure and community connections that make North West Queensland unique
Whether you're looking to broaden your leadership experience or are ready for your next challenge, this role offers the chance to make a genuine difference while advancing your career.
Working with us
Eligible health practitioners entitled to accrue an additional three days professional development leave per annum, resulting in a total of six days professional development leave per annum.
Rural and Remote incentive: Category D allowance of $431.22 p.f.
Requirements
Relevant tertiary qualifications in Audiology, Clinical Physiology, Dietetics, Occupational Therapy, Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, Podiatry, Social Work, or Speech Pathology, and relevant registration with AHPRA or self-governing equivalent.
C Class Motor Vehicle Licence.
Pre-employment screening will be conducted for the successful applicant, including Criminal History checks.
This is a VPD risk role and may require evidence of vaccination or immunity to: Hepatitis A/B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis, and Tuberculosis.
A period of probation may apply.
About North West Hospital and Health Service
Unique locations
Friendly communities
Regional, rural and remote $$$ incentives
Mount Isa is a great place to live and work!
Interested?
Download the Role Description for further information and application / interview preparation.
Contact: Sidony Miller-Waugh on (07) 4744 4447.
Applications close: Friday, 11 September 2026.<space>This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.
