Project Manager - Specialist Outpatients Department

**The Office of the Chief Operating Officer is seeking an experienced and outcome driven Project Manager - Specialist Outpatients Department (SOPD).

This role will be will be responsible for the delivery of the Townsville Hospital and Health Service SOPD Implementation Plan December 2025.**| Occupational group | Project Management || Workplace Location | Townsville region |**About your opportunity**The Project Manager - Specialist Outpatient Department (SOPD) will be responsible for the delivery of the Townsville Hospital and Health Service (THHS) SOPD Implementation Plan December 2025.The position provides single‑point accountability for the delivery of the THHS SOPD Implementation Plan. At a senior level, the Project Manager SOPD drives improvements in wait times, clinician utilisation, booking and scheduling, and process standardisation to ensure efficient, sustainable outpatient operations aligned with organisational priorities.PLEASE NOTE: This is a temporary full-time, up to 12 months. **About your new employer****Supportive Workplace Culture and Regional Advantage**A strong community-driven culture makes our organisation an attractive workplace, fostering collaboration, inclusion, and professional support. We balance metro-level healthcare opportunities with a regional feel, offering short commutes, access to rural and urban facilities, and a close-knit professional network. Employees experience a unique blend of career growth and lifestyle flexibility without the hustle of larger cities.**Work/Life Balance and Lifestyle Benefits**Nestled within beautiful North Queensland, the rural, urban, country and coastal locations found within the Townsville HHS region provides vibrant and unique communities, affordable living with stunning landscapes, outdoor adventures, and a relaxed lifestyle.Townsville HHS prioritises employee wellbeing, offering flexible work arrangements, stable job security, and a family-friendly environment. Staff benefit from regional opportunities while maintaining modern healthcare advantages.**Competitive salary and benefits:**We offer attractive remuneration packages and

( https://www.careers.health.qld.gov.au/working-for-us/leave ).* Salary range: $5957.70 to $6304.00 p.f. (AO8)* 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation* 4

weeks annual leave with 17.5% loading* Locality allowance* Plus

( https://www.careers.health.qld.gov.au/working-for-us/salary-and-benefits/salary-packaging ) options may be available**Requirements:*** Substantial project/ program management experience at a senior level preferably in the public sector or complex, regulated environments.* Demonstrated application of recognised project methodologies (e.g., Prince2 Practitioner, PMP, or Agile certifications desirable).* Pre-employment checks will be conducted.*Please refer to the Role Description for further details.***Apply now and be part of something extraordinary!**Enquiries are welcome; for a confidential discussion please contact: Susan

on (07) 4433 1395Apply ONLINE:

( https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV676145 )Applications close: Monday, 2 March 2026*Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.*Please download the **Role Description** from the `Documents' section below for application/interview preparation and future reference.- *Hold down the control (Ctrl) button and use your computer mouse to select multiple options*- *Hold down the control (Ctrl) button and use your computer mouse to select multiple options* #J-18808-Ljbffr