Director, Medicines Regulation and Compliance

Queensland Health; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 240,000 - 340,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Superannuation 12.75%

Leave loading 17.5%

Employee support program

Flexible leave entitlements

Career progression

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Queensland Health is seeking a Director, Medicines Regulation and Compliance to provide strategic leadership across multiple teams and to drive the delivery of medicines regulatory functions. You will guide the implementation of the compliance framework under the Medicines and Poisons Act 2019 and offer authoritative regulatory advice to senior executives and stakeholders.

You will shape policy, influence reform, and contribute to national medicines initiatives while overseeing workforce

Qualifications

• Expert knowledge of medicines regulation and related legislation such as the Medicines and Poisons Act 2019.
• Proven ability to develop policies and standards to achieve better health outcomes.
• Experience delivering executive-level regulatory services and advising on compliance.
• Strong written and verbal communication with staff at all levels and external stakeholders.
• Experience in budget oversight and strategic workforce planning.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership to the Medicines Approvals and Regulation Team, Medicines Compliance Team, and Monitored Medicines Policy and RTPM Team.
• Lead the implementation and ongoing development of the compliance framework under the Medicines and Poisons Act 2019.
• Advise on regulatory compliance, licensing, approvals, and medication safety.
• Shape policy, influence regulatory reform, and contribute to national medicines initiatives.
• Oversee workforce planning, resource management, governance and risk mitigation for approx. 25 staff.

Skills

Medicines regulation

Policy development

Executive leadership

Communication skills

Budget oversight

Workforce planning

Job description

Director, Medicines Regulation and Compliance

As the Director, Medicines Regulation and Compliance, you will provide strategic leadership to the Medicines Approvals and Regulation Team, Medicines Compliance Team, and Monitored Medicines Policy and RTPM Team, driving the delivery of Queensland Health's medicines regulatory functions. You will lead the implementation and ongoing development of the compliance framework under the Medicines and Poisons Act 2019 and associated legislation, providing authoritative advice on regulatory compliance, licensing, approvals, and medication safety. Working closely with senior executives, government agencies, clinical leaders, and national stakeholders, you will shape policy, influence regulatory reform, and contribute to national medicines initiatives. As a key member of the Division's Extended Leadership Team, you will foster a high-performing, collaborative, and innovative culture while overseeing workforce planning, resource management, governance, and risk mitigation. Leading a multidisciplinary team of approximately 25 staff, you will ensure the delivery of high-quality regulatory services that support safe, effective, and compliant medicines management across Queensland.

About you

We are searching for someone who has:

• High-level complex reasoning skills and expertise in developing policies and standards to achieve better health outcomes.
• Expert knowledge of medicines regulation, poisons, and contemporary regulatory practices, including the Medicines and Poisons Act 2019 and related legislation.
• Proven ability to adapt quickly to dynamic environments and provide expert advice on medicines, poisons, and regulatory practices to multidisciplinary teams.
• Highly advanced written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with staff at all levels and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated success in managing complex regulatory, service provision, and policy challenges at an executive level.
• Proven record of high-level resource management, including budget oversight and strategic workforce planning.

Why work with us?

Work alongside passionate professionals in a supportive and inclusive environment that values people and prioritises employee success and wellbeing. This includes

• 12.75% superannuation
• 17.5% leave loading
• Access to 24/7 confidential employee support providers and counsellors including for immediate family members
• Additional flexibility to support your work life balance including access to generous leave entitlements, such as purchased leave, domestic violence leave, reproductive health leave, cultural leave, study and examination leave.
• Career progression with more than 300 diverse career pathways and career support to take you further!
• Access to a variety of programs and initiatives to support training and career growth.
• Grow your skills through hands-on experience and access to internal training opportunities and additional financial and leave benefits for approved external training and development.

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

At Queensland Health, our work environment is inclusive and supportive, and we value our employees. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from people of all cultures, abilities and backgrounds.

Our commitment to cultural safety, equity, diversity and inclusion means we understand some people may need changes to the recruitment process. If you need support during the recruitment process, such as meeting with the panel virtually instead of in person, please reach out to the hiring manager. We value diverse candidates and your need for adjustments will not affect our hiring decisions.