About the role As Director of Allied Health, you will provide strategic and operational leadership across a broad portfolio of Allied Health services, supporting high-quality, patient-centred care across the North West. Working closely with the Executive and multidisciplinary teams, you will lead service planning, workforce development, and clinical governance while driving innovation and performance to ensure sustainable, contemporary healthcare delivery across inpatient, outpatient and outreach services. Key Focus Areas: Lead Allied Health service strategy, governance and performance to deliver safe, high-quality care across a geographically dispersed region Drive workforce innovation, attraction and retention initiatives to strengthen capability and support care closer to home Oversee quality, safety and risk systems, ensuring alignment with national standards and continuous improvement 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. Eligible health practitioners working in designated remote areas will be entitled to a professional development allowance of $3,512.00 per annum. Rural and Remote incentive: Category D allowance of $431.22 p.f. Tax savings through salary sacrificing options are also available. Requirements Blue Card Checks (for those professions which are not AHPRA registered): Potential applicants are advised that the Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian Act 2000 requires Queensland Health to seek a 'working with children check; from the Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian prior to appointment to this position. Mandatory requirements are a relevant tertiary degree qualification and appropriate registration/licences. 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 The North West Hospital and Health Service (NWHHS) delivers public health services across approximately 300,000 square kilometres, supporting remote communities throughout North Western Queensland and the Gulf of Carpentaria. We are committed to promoting community wellbeing and providing high-quality, accessible and effective healthcare for all. 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: Lynette Stenhouse on (07) 4744 4898 Applications close: Wednesday, 15 July 2026.
