• To provide professional and strategic clinical leadership and expert advice to the BSQ program. This includes but not limited to new and emerging models of care, innovations, screening technologies and alternative screening strategies that improve the way frontline services are delivered across the state.
• To provide clinical oversight and operational management of statewide support functions, including the BSQ Statewide Coordinated Reading Model (SCRM) and BSQ Expanded Service Delivery Mode (ESDM).

This successful applicant will carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with Metro North Health’s values:

• Provide clinical management of screen readers and the multidisciplinary workforce within the ESDM to ensure a strategic approach to clinical training and development and quality of statewide support service provision.
• Act as a clinical resource and a champion of innovation, leading by example through the areas of clinical excellence, reform, change management and promoting high standards and practices of client-centred care.
• Lead or contribute to the strategic and operational planning for BSQ, including the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of policies, processes, audits and quality improvement activities in accordance with national accreditation standards, to drive achievement of targeted outcomes and performance KPIs.
• Lead complementary approaches to workforce models and scope of practice, working across professional disciplines to build, retain, grow and guide implementation support for the clinical workforce.
• Develop, review and edit responses to Departmental matters, as requested, to ensure clinical information is relevant, factual, accurate and succinct and the Queensland and BSQ program policy position is properly represented.
• Act as an authorised Senior Medical Officer, in the management and monitoring of patient complaints, clinical incidents and medico-legal matters at the program level, identifying significant risk and progressing risk mitigation strategies through program governance arrangements.
• Collaborate in national program initiatives, forums and working groups, including participating and leading relevant statewide groups and meetings.
• Provide clear and effective communication to public and clinical stakeholders, fostering positive working relationships between the Department of Health and key stakeholders, including Hospital and Health Services and local frontline BSQ services.
• Maintain sound current knowledge of research and national and international approaches to breast cancer care.
• Explore opportunities to collaboration with key agencies/organisations in quality initiatives, research and clinical trials to advance development of evidence and enhance practice in population-based screening and assessment service delivery.
• Behave in a manner that is consistent with the core values of Queensland Health and contribute to the development of a high performing and values-driven culture throughout the BSQ program.
• Comply with legislation and utilise procedures, policies, regulation, and standards which impact upon the position, including supervisory and management practices are in line with contemporary human resource management requirements and practices, such as workplace health and safety, equality employment opportunity and anti-discrimination policies.

View the full scope of these in the Position Description.

• Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency as a medical practitioner. Specialist qualifications in breast medicine or another relevant speciality would be highly regarded
• A primary medical degree (Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery or equivalent) allowing registration with the Medical Board of Australia is required.
• Experience in a large public health program or health service delivery environment preferably in a breast health or women’s health areas would be well regarded.

You will be assessed on your ability to demonstrate the Metro North Values within the context of the “Key Accountabilities”. The ideal applicant will be able to demonstrate the following:

• § Knowledge of or an ability to acquire knowledge of the philosophy and future directions of the BreastScreen Australia program and BreastScreen Queensland Program, including policies, regulations, standards and systems/models which impact upon the position.
• Demonstrated clinical leadership involving multidisciplinary programs and diverse work units and teams to achieve efficient, effective and timely outcomes.
• Possess advanced level critical thinking and reasoning, problem-solving, negotiation and high-level communication skills to maintain effective collaborative work relationships with a wide range of partners and stakeholders to ensure effective team functioning, positive patient outcomes and the achievement of departmental objectives.
• Demonstrated ability to rapidly obtain an understanding of the statewide screen reading model and networked workforce models within a population screening context.
• Possess excellent organisational skills and experience in managing high volume workload with inflexible deadlines, and competing and sometimes unpredictable priorities, in a demanding professional environment subject to rapid change and development.
• High level governance experience, including membership and active contribution to governance committees at either a local, state and national level.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and promote innovative models and experience in quality improvement activities and clinical audit, and participating in continuing professional development activities as directed by the relevant specialist college and supervisor/manager to maintain registration and personal professional improvement.

• Direct Reports: 7 (minimum)
• The position will hold a HR delegation in line with a financial delegation.
• This role reports directly to the Executive Director, Cancer Care Services, Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital.
• This role has a professional reporting line to the Chief Medical Officer and Director of Medical Services, Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital.
• The State Clinical Director is expected to work closely with the Queensland Public Health and Scientific Services Division including the BSQ State Coordination Unit and Executive Director, Strategy and Coordination Branch, the BSQ State Radiologist and other statewide clinical lead roles under the BSQ Expanded Service Delivery Model, and service delivery partners including individual BSQ services and Hospital and Health Services.
• The role will be required to work at and travel to other BSQ services across the state.
• The position has dedicated part-time administration support.

The total remuneration package range (excluding super) is from $372,322 to $386,591 per annum (L24-L25), or from $326,448 to $364,489 per annum (L18-L23) full time equivalent.

Additional benefits:

• Excellent clinical exposure
• Generous leave entitlements
• Salary Packaging
• Employee Assistance Program
• Clinical research opportunities via UQ and Queensland Institute of Medical Research
• Easy access to transport with the RBWH bus station, Bowen Hills train station and the RBWH cycle centre
• Facilities include an education centre, doctors’ common room, library, multiple food and retail outlets, childcare

Service Location: Herston, Brisbane

Classification:

• L18-L24 or L25 (dependent upon qualifications and experience)

Conditions:

• Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency as a medical practitioner.
• A primary medical degree (Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery or equivalent) allowing proof of registration with the Medical Board of Australia is required. Certified copies of relevant registration must be provided to the appropriate supervisor/manager prior to the commencement of clinical duties.
• Experience in a large public health program or health service delivery environment preferably in a breast health or women’s health area would be well regarded.
• This position requires the incumbent to operate a class C motor vehicle and an appropriate license endorsement to operate this vehicle is required. Proof of this endorsement must be provided prior to the commencement of duty.
• Travel across the state will be a requirement of this position by motor vehicle, commercial aircraft or Queensland Rail.
• This position may be required to undertake work in an extended span of ordinary hours to meet state-wide needs.
• Disclosure of Serious Disciplinary History: Under the Public Sector Act 2022, applicants are required to disclose any previous serious disciplinary action taken against them.
• It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against the following vaccine preventable diseases during their employment (Health Employment Directive No. 01/16):
  • Measles, mumps, rubella (MMR)
  • Varicella (chicken pox)
  • Pertussis (whooping cough)
  • Hepatitis B
  • Tuberculosis
• Only those persons eligible to work in Australia may be employed by Metro North Health. Prospective employees are required to provide proof of identity and documentary evidence of their right to work in Australia.

Role Description

BreastScreen Queensland website

BreastScreen Queensland organisational structure

BreastScreen Queensland expanded delivery model

BreastScreen Queensland Strategic Plan 2025 to 2032

The closing date for applications is Sunday, 31 August 2025.

The reference number to include in your application is H25_5149

Note: Please use the online platform to submit your application. It will not be accepted via email.

If you require assistance in submitting your application online, please get in touch with Executive Search Coordinator, Bradie Hammat: M: +61 (0)417 882 900 / E: bhammat@hardygroupintl.com

Your application must include:

1. 1.A short statement (maximum 2 pages) - Formulate your response to the dot points listed under “Selection Criteria” within the context of the “Key Accountabilities”
2. 2.Your current CV or Resume, including referees. You must seek approval prior to nominating a person as a referee. Referees should have thorough knowledge of your work performance and conduct, and it is preferable to include your current/immediate past supervisor. By providing the names and contact details of your referee/s you consent for these people to be contacted by the selection panel. If you do not wish for a referee to be contacted, please indicate this on your CV or Resume.
3. 3.Proof of Identity – include 3 certified copies of identity documents to satisfy proof of name, date or birth and signature with your application. Ensure ID is valid (not expired). Note: one form of ID must be a photo ID i.e. passport or driver’s license. All documents must be certified by one of the following: Justice of the Peace, Public Notary, Commissioner of Declarations or Solicitor.
4. 4.Qualifications – include certified copies of your primary medical degree and fellowship certificate with your application. Your qualifications must be certified by one of the following: Justice of the Peace, Public Notary, Commissioner of Declarations or Solicitor.

It Is standard practice for HardyGroup to acknowledge receipt of your application no later than the next business day. We request that if you do not receive the acknowledgement, you contact the search coordinator listed above as soon as possible after the 24-hour business period and arrange to resend your application if necessary.

For a confidential discussion, please contact:

Ms Sarah Buckler PSM
​HG Queensland State Manager

M. +61 (0)429 486 740
​E. sbuckler@hardygroupintl.com