C3Talent is partnering with the North West Hospital and Health Service to appoint a Health Service Chief Executive (HSCE). Reporting to the Hospital and Health Board, this executive leadership role carries full accountability for the delivery of safe, high-quality and sustainable healthcare services across one of Queensland’s most geographically vast and culturally diverse regions. Based in Mount Isa, the HSCE leads a complex health system delivering services across regional hospitals, remote hospitals, multipurpose health assets and primary health clinics throughout the region. The Opportunity As Health Service Chief Executive you will provide strategic and operational leadership for the health service, ensuring strong clinical outcomes, workforce capability and financial sustainability. Key aspects of the role include: Leading the executive team responsible for hospitals, remote services and corporate functions Delivering improved health outcomes and access to care across remote communities Advancing health equity initiatives in partnership with First Nations communities Strengthening workforce capability, culture and retention across a geographically dispersed health service Managing an annual operating budget of approximately $314 million and a workforce of nearly 1,000 staff Ensuring strong clinical governance, patient safety and organisational performance Building trusted relationships with clinicians, communities, government partners and stakeholders You will work closely with the Hospital and Health Board and Queensland Health to deliver strategic priorities while ensuring the service remains responsive to the needs of the communities it serves. About the North West Hospital and Health Service The North West Hospital and Health Service delivers public healthcare across a vast and geographically dispersed region of north-west Queensland. The service supports a diverse and remote population, including many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Improving health equity, strengthening partnerships with First Nations leaders and delivering culturally responsive healthcare are central to the organisation’s future direction and strategic priorities. What Success Looks Like Improved access and health outcomes for remote and regional communities A cohesive and high-performing executive leadership team Strong workforce capability and retention across the service Financial discipline while expanding service capability Trusted relationships with clinicians, communities and key partners About You You are an experienced executive leader with a track record of delivering results in large and complex organisations. You bring the judgement, resilience and political acumen required to lead in a demanding regional environment. Just as importantly, you are a broadly capable leader with the courage to make decisions, a sense of humour, and the ability to build and maintain trusted relationships across clinicians, communities, government and partners. You will bring: Senior leadership experience within health services or similarly complex environments Proven capability leading large multidisciplinary workforces and executive teams Strong strategic, operational and financial management capability Demonstrated experience delivering reform, transformation or service improvement Highly developed stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills A commitment to improving outcomes for rural, remote and First Nations communities Tertiary qualifications in management, health administration or a related discipline are highly regarded. Remuneration and Benefits The role offers an executive remuneration package negotiated within the nominated range, with additional benefits potentially including relocation assistance, housing support and remote location incentives. Confidential Enquiries For a confidential discussion about this opportunity please contact: Brendan Logue, Executive Talent Advisor – C3Talent on 0411 736 745. How to Apply Applications should include: A current CV A one-page cover letter outlining your suitability for the role Applications should be submitted by 5pm, 30th March 2026.
