Executive Director Surgery and Perioperative Services

• Lead the strategic direction of surgery and perioperative services at Queensland’s largest tertiary hospital
• Drive innovation, clinical excellence, and integrated models of care
• Transform service delivery through strategic planning, research, and education partnerships

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Executive Director, Surgery and Perioperative Services (SPS) provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for one of Queensland’s most complex surgical service portfolios at the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital (RBWH). This role is accountable for delivering safe, high-quality, patient-centred care across a broad range of surgical specialties, including trauma, burns, orthopaedics, neurosurgery, vascular, and perioperative medicine. As a key member of the RBWH Executive Leadership Team, the Executive Director will drive innovation, service redesign, and integrated models of care while fostering a culture of excellence in clinical practice, research, and education.

This is a unique opportunity to influence the future of surgical and perioperative services at Queensland’s largest tertiary and quaternary referral hospital. The role requires a visionary leader who can balance strategic planning with operational performance, ensuring services meet growing demand while maintaining financial sustainability and workforce wellbeing. Working in partnership with clinicians, academic institutions, and health system stakeholders, the Executive Director will champion health equity, lead safety and quality initiatives, and position RBWH as a national leader in surgical care and research.

THE ROLE

The Executive Director, Surgery and Perioperative Services (SPS) is accountable for strategic leadership, operational management, and performance outcomes of surgical and perioperative services at Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital (RBWH). This role ensures the delivery of safe, high-quality, patient-centred care aligned with RBWH’s strategic vision fostering a culture of innovation, clinical excellence, continuous improvement, and integrated care while supporting research, teaching, and health equity priorities.

THE CANDIDATE

The successful candidate will demonstrate the following behaviours and capabilities:

• Values and Behaviours – Demonstrate respect, teamwork, compassion, high performance, and integrity in all interactions and decisions.
• Professional Capability – Uphold high standards of clinical and service excellence, with a strong drive for results and continuous improvement.
• Research and Innovation – Foster a culture of world-class research and lead collaborative, multidisciplinary research initiatives.
• Leadership and Influence – Exhibit self-awareness, hold teams accountable, and use strategic influencing to achieve health improvements.
• Management Expertise – Communicate effectively, lead strategic business planning, and manage financial performance to meet organisational priorities.

Candidates must prepare a response to the above selection criteria of not more than two pages. They must include a resume and a cover letter outlining their value proposition and interest in the role.

HOW TO APPLY

The closing date for applications is Sunday, 4 January 2026. The reference number to include in your application is H25_5327.