Clinical Director - Anaesthesia & Perioperative Medicine

Overview

Clinical Director – Anaesthesia & Perioperative Medicine

— Gladstone | Central Queensland Health Fixed Term – 3 Years About the Role

Central Queensland Health is seeking an accomplished

Clinical Director, Anaesthesia and Perioperative Medicine

to provide strategic and clinical leadership across perioperative services in the Gladstone region. This senior leadership role is responsible for delivering

safe, high-quality, patient-centred perioperative care , while shaping service planning, implementing contemporary models of care, and driving continuous performance improvement across the service. The Clinical Director provides expert leadership across

inpatient, outpatient, on-call, and outreach services , working collaboratively with executive, medical, nursing, and allied health leaders to ensure excellence in clinical outcomes and service sustainability. Responsibilities

Provide strategic and operational leadership

for Anaesthesia and Perioperative Medicine services Lead the development and implementation of contemporary perioperative models of care Champion clinical governance, quality and safety , including: Clinical audit and risk management Incident review and quality improvement initiatives Medico-legal advice and accreditation compliance Drive workforce planning, education, and professional development

to build and sustain high-performing multidisciplinary teams Support service performance, access, and efficiency

across the perioperative continuum Contribute to broader health service planning and regional clinical leadership initiatives Qualifications

Fellowship in Anaesthesia

(or equivalent) and eligibility for

AHPRA Specialist Registration Extensive clinical expertise

in

Anaesthesia and Perioperative Medicine Demonstrated experience

in

clinical leadership, governance, and service development Strong communication, collaboration, and change-management skills A commitment to patient safety, quality improvement, and workforce development Why Gladstone & Central Queensland Health

Key regional centre with excellent lifestyle balance Coastal living with easy access to beaches, islands, and outdoor recreation Opportunity to make a

lasting impact

in a senior leadership role Supportive executive environment with scope to influence system-wide improvement

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