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Add expected salary to your profile for insights Childrens Health Queensland (CHQ) is a specialist statewide hospital and health service dedicated to caring for children and young people across Queensland and northern New South Wales. The organisation is recognised for delivering worldclass clinical care alongside excellence in research, education and system leadership. CHQ plays a critical role in shaping paediatric healthcare across the state through strong partnerships with hospitals, community services, academic institutions and government. Its work is underpinned by a deep commitment to equity, innovation and culturally safe care, particularly for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, young people and families. With a clear vision to lead lifechanging care and a strong foundation across clinical, academic and research domains, CHQ is entering a period of leadership evolution and strategic opportunity. The Role Alumni Global is proud to partner with Childrens Health Queensland in the search for an accomplished and forwardthinking nursing leader to join its executive team as Executive Director Nursing Services. This is a senior statewide paediatric nursing role with significant visibility and influence across the healthcare system. Reporting to the Health Service Chief Executive, the Executive Director Nursing Services holds overarching accountability for the leadership, strategy and performance of nursing across both hospital and community settings. The role serves as the principal authority on paediatric nursing models of care, clinical standards and workforce capability, while also acting as a trusted advisor to Queensland Health and government on nursing and paediatric care priorities. Operating within a threepillar environment encompassing clinical care, academia and research, the role is uniquely positioned to drive integration across these domains. As part of a cohesive executive team, the Executive Director Nursing Services will contribute to organisational strategy while strengthening alignment between service delivery, research translation and workforce development. Key Responsibilities Provide statewide leadership and professional accountability for Nursing Services across CHQ Shape and evolve contemporary paediatric nursing models of care across hospital and community settings Lead the development and execution of nursing workforce strategy, including capability, succession and workforce sustainability Integrate research, education, data and evidencebased practice into clinical service delivery Partner with executive, government and academic stakeholders to influence paediatric care and policy directions Lead, mentor and develop a cohort of senior nursing leaders to deliver highquality, safe and efficient services Strengthen governance, risk management, safety and performance frameworks across Nursing Services Foster a collaborative, inclusive and highperforming culture aligned with CHQ values and strategic priorities About You You are a highly credible and contemporary nursing leader with a deep commitment to paediatric healthcare and a demonstrated ability to operate at executive and system level. You bring a strong track record in leading complex healthcare services and are recognised for your ability to influence, collaborate and deliver meaningful change. Your experience includes senior nursing leadership roles within complex environments, where you have contributed to clinical excellence, workforce development and service innovation. You are comfortable engaging with executive and government stakeholders and bring the presence and judgement required to operate effectively at a statewide level. You are also motivated by the opportunity to build and strengthen highperforming teams, and you bring a clear orientation towards evidencebased practice, research integration and academic partnership. Your leadership style is collaborative and interdisciplinary, and you are committed to fostering inclusive, culturally safe environments that improve outcomes for diverse communities. Why Join Childrens Health Queensland? This is a rare opportunity to take on one of the most significant paediatric nursing leadership roles in Australia and to influence care delivery at scale. CHQ offers a purposedriven environment where leadership, innovation and collaboration are highly valued, and where you can make a tangible difference to the lives of children and young people. You will join a capable and supportive executive team and contribute to an organisation that is deeply committed to continuous improvement, research excellence and workforce development. The role offers both immediate impact and longterm career opportunity. How to Apply Please submit your CV together with a cover letter detailing your suitability for the role via our dedicated microsite: Childrens Health Queensland is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and candidates from diverse backgrounds. #J-18808-Ljbffr