Deputy Director Clinical Training

Queensland Health; Toowoomba Regional; On-site; AUD 196,000 - 245,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Generous leave entitlements

Flexible work arrangements

Professional development funding

Study leave

Clear career pathways

Wellbeing programs

Private health insurance discounts

Fitness Passport

Job summary

Darling Downs Health is seeking a Deputy Director of Clinical Training in Toowoomba to shape the training and wellbeing of junior doctors and drive high-quality education programs across the health service.

You will lead initiatives, mentor junior staff, collaborate with clinical leaders, and improve education standards to strengthen regional healthcare outcomes. A rewarding opportunity to influence clinical excellence.

Qualifications

• Specialist medical registration and eligibility to practise in Australia.
• Experience supporting, supervising and developing junior medical staff.
• Strong communication, leadership and stakeholder engagement skills.
• A commitment to education, quality improvement and continuous learning.
• Postgraduate training in medical education and/or experience leading medical training programs.

Responsibilities

• Leading training initiatives that build clinical capability and support high-quality patient care.
• Mentoring junior doctors and helping them navigate their professional development journey.
• Collaborating with clinical leaders to enhance supervision, wellbeing and learning experiences.
• Driving improvements that strengthen education standards, workforce readiness and service excellence.

Skills

Medical leadership

Mentoring junior doctors

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Educational leadership

Education

Specialist medical registration

Postgraduate training in medical education

Job description

Lead the future of medical training in Toowoomba with Darling Downs Health. As Deputy Director Clinical Training, you'll help shape the experience, development and wellbeing of junior doctors, while driving high-quality education programs across the health service. This is a rewarding opportunity to influence clinical excellence, support emerging medical professionals and make a lasting impact on regional healthcare.

You will receive a competitive remuneration package value from to $195,700 (L18) up to $244,533 (L27) comprising salary rates between $106.91 (L18) and $135.55 p.h. (L27), motor vehicle allowance, professional development allowance, professional development leave 3.6 weeks p.a., regional attraction allowance, professional indemnity cover and private practice arrangements. Superannuation (up to 12.75%) and annual leave loading (17.5%) will be applied additionally to the total remuneration value.

What your day could look like

As Deputy Director Clinical Training, you'll play an important role in shaping the next generation of medical professionals across Darling Downs Health. By fostering a positive learning culture and supporting junior doctors to reach their potential, you'll help strengthen healthcare outcomes for patients and communities throughout the region.

Every day, you'll contribute by:

• Leading training initiatives that build clinical capability and support high-quality patient care.
• Mentoring junior doctors and helping them navigate their professional development journey.
• Collaborating with clinical leaders to enhance supervision, wellbeing and learning experiences.
• Driving improvements that strengthen education standards, workforce readiness and service excellence.

Let's talk about you!

You're a skilled and approachable medical leader who is passionate about developing people. You know how to balance clinical expertise with encouragement, helping others build confidence, capability and resilience. You value collaboration, lead with integrity and take pride in creating opportunities that help future clinicians succeed and deliver exceptional care.

Here's what will help you thrive in this role:

• Specialist medical registration and eligibility to practise in Australia.
• Experience supporting, supervising and developing junior medical staff.
• Strong communication, leadership and stakeholder engagement skills.
• A commitment to education, quality improvement and continuous learning.

You'll stand out if you have postgraduate training in medical education and/or experience leading medical training programs.

Why Join Darling Downs Health?

At Darling Downs Health, we care for over 300,000 people across our expansive region. No matter where you live in our region, fromTaroom in the north to Texas in thesouth, our purpose is to ensure accessible and sustainable care. It'scomplex, challenging work that makes a real difference - and the career possibilities are endless.

Whetheryou'rea doctor, nurse, allied health professional, facilities team member,or administrator,you'llsee your impact firsthand.Here,you'llfind opportunities that simplydon'texist elsewhere: the chance to lead initiatives, develop specialties, andembraceresponsibilities that would take years toaccessin larger health services.

Darling Downs Healthis where you can step up sooner, grow faster, and help shape the future of care across our region.

Your career at Darling Downs Health also comes with meaningful rewards:

• Maximise your take-home pay with salary packaging and generous leave entitlements
• Enjoy flexible work arrangements that support balance and variety
• Access professional development funding, study leave and clear career pathways
• Be part of a diverse and inclusive culture that values learning and collaboration.
• Take care of your wellbeing with EAP access, private health insurance discounts and the Fitness Passport.

For a full list of benefits, visit: Darling Downs Health Benefits

Your future is here. Where are you?