At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead strategic planning and major capital projects in public health infrastructure.
- Company: Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service, committed to community health.
- Benefits: Make a lasting impact on health outcomes for over 250,000 people.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for innovation and community partnership.
- Why this job: Join a visionary team and shape the future of health in Tropical North Queensland.
- Qualifications: Strong knowledge of public health systems and experience in large-scale project leadership.
The predicted salary is between 126000 - 154000 $ per year.
Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service (CHHHS) invites you to join our Executive Leadership Team and make a lasting impact on the health and wellbeing of more than 250,000 people across Far North Queensland. Covering 142,900 square kilometres—from Tully in the south to Cow Bay in the north and Croydon in the west—CHHHS is committed to providing high-quality, person-centred care. With a focus on innovation, inclusion, and community partnership, CHHHS plays a vital role in improving health outcomes across rural, regional, and urban communities.
This is a critical executive leadership position with influence across clinical, operational, and government stakeholders.
About the Role
As the Executive Director Strategy, Planning and Infrastructure Services, you will provide strategic leadership and expert advice to the Health Service Chief Executive (HSCE) and the broader executive. You will be responsible for leading a team implementing the development and delivery of major capital works programs and infrastructure initiatives across the HHS’s vast geographical region. You will also lead service planning to ensure the alignment of capacity, resources, and workforce to meet future clinical demands in a safe and sustainable way.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the delivery of major capital projects, ensuring quality, cost, risk, and time objectives are met, and provide high-level strategic advice on capital and infrastructure planning to the HSCE and Executive.
- Build strong partnerships across Queensland Health, local communities, and external stakeholders.
- Develop, implement, and monitor organisational strategic plans, including the corporate plan, operational plan, and supporting strategies to ensure alignment with short- and long-term strategic goals and drive cohesive, sustained organisational performance.
- Lead the health service’s clinical service planning function, ensuring future demand is rigorously assessed to inform sound and sustainable investment decisions.
- Oversee building, electrical, and maintenance functions across hospital and healthcare sites, including responsibilities for infrastructure asset management.
- Implement and manage the Health Service accommodation strategy, applying best-practice methodologies to optimise utilisation, functionality, and long-term planning.
- Oversee environmental sustainability initiatives that reduce the organisation’s carbon footprint, minimise waste, and enhance operational efficiency.
About You
We’re looking for an accomplished executive with:
- Strong knowledge of government and public health systems.
- Excellent stakeholder management, financial oversight, and governance skills.
- Strategic foresight and the ability to lead in complex, fast-changing environments.
- Proven experience in leading large-scale capital projects and infrastructure planning.
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Executive Director (Public Health) – Strategy, Planning & Infrastructure Services employer: Ccentric
Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service (CHHHS) is an exceptional employer dedicated to enhancing the health and wellbeing of over 250,000 people in Far North Queensland. With a strong commitment to innovation, inclusion, and community partnership, CHHHS fosters a collaborative work culture that empowers employees to make a meaningful impact while offering ample opportunities for professional growth and development. Located in the vibrant city of Cairns, employees enjoy a unique lifestyle surrounded by stunning natural beauty, making it an ideal place for those seeking both career fulfilment and a rewarding personal life.
