At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and oversee retrieval services, ensuring top-notch clinical support across Queensland.
- Company: Join Retrieval Services Queensland, a leader in aeromedical and emergency care.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and the chance to make a real difference.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for leadership and collaboration across diverse healthcare networks.
- Why this job: Shape the future of healthcare while supporting rural and remote communities.
- Qualifications: Must be a registered specialist with relevant fellowships and experience in retrieval medicine.
The predicted salary is between 117000 - 143000 $ per year.
Purpose of the role
Provide strategic leadership and operational oversight of Retrieval Services Queensland (RSQ), ensuring the delivery of integrated retrieval and rural and remote clinical support through alignment with national and international best practice, collaborative networks and emerging national systems.
Key competencies (role specific criteria)
- Demonstrated leadership in clinical coordination and retrieval services, with the ability to provide strategic advice, governance and oversight across complex healthcare environments.
- Proven expertise in developing, implementing and evaluating retrieval service strategies, policies, standards and quality improvement initiatives to support safe and effective service delivery.
- Strong stakeholder engagement and partnership-building skills, with experience collaborating across government, health services, national networks and external service providers.
- Extensive experience in retrieval medicine and disaster management, including clinical leadership, workforce development, education, research and participation in operational and on-call retrieval coordination activities.
Qualifications, registrations and other requirements
- Registration: Mandatory registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a specialist:
- Fellow of the Australasian College of Emergency Physicians (FACEM)
- Fellow of the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (FANZCA)
- OR Fellow of the College of Intensive Care Medicine (FCICM) of Australia and New Zealand
- Qualifications: The appointee must be eligible for Statewide credentialing for Scope of Clinical Practice (SoCP) in Pre-hospital and retrieval Medicine (PHRM) and Medical Coordination. Prior to commencement of clinical duties, the appointee will require credentialing through the DoH Credentialing and Scope of Clinical Practice Committee.
About us
Retrieval Services Queensland (RSQ) provides statewide leadership, governance and coordination of aeromedical retrieval, patient transport, telehealth and emergency clinical support services. Operating across one of the world's largest and most geographically diverse healthcare networks, RSQ coordinates retrieval services from northern New South Wales to the Torres Strait and Norfolk Island, helping ensure equitable access to specialist care for rural, regional and remote communities. Through clinical coordination, disaster response, education, quality improvement and statewide partnerships, RSQ supports the safe and effective delivery of retrieval and emergency care services across Queensland.
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