Thursday Island: Where passion for healthcare meets tropical paradise with Torres and Cape HHS

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Permanent Full Time and Temporary Full Time positions available between 3 – 12 months!

Ready for a meaningful role that starts with a yarn? Abby Conry, 0427 645 437 would love to hear your story and answer any question you may have about the role.

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Are you a passionate Clinical Nurse looking for your next meaningful challenge? Join our dedicated team on Thursday Island, where your skills will make a valuable contribution in remote healthcare delivery—and where you'll experience a lifestyle rich in culture, connection, and natural beauty.

Whether you're seeking a permanent move or a temporary adventure, this is your opportunity to work in one of Australia's most unique and vibrant healthcare settings.

🌴 Why Thursday Island?

Thursday Island (Waiben), the administrative and cultural heart of the Torres Strait, offers a unique combination of professional challenge and personal reward. You'll be immersed in a close-knit community where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures thrive, and where your work has immediate impact.

🏝 Surrounded by turquoise waters and tropical islands

🐢 Rich in cultural heritage, language, and tradition

🚤 Access to remote island outreach work

💬 Warm, welcoming community

Furnished accommodation is provided, making the transition easy and comfortable.

Torres and Cape will give you a career with purpose, plus excellent benefits and allowances;

• Base salary comprising between $4,138.10 - $4,431.10 per fortnight or $107,960.00 - $115,604.00 per annum  – you may be eligible for additional benefits – refer to Workplace benefits | Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service
• Competitive salary packaging: Generous employer superannuation contribution of 12.75% and salary packaging options Salary and benefits | Careers (health.qld.gov.au)
• Generous leave entitlements including 17.5% loading on annual leave
• Professional Development: Our training is recognised as some of the best in the world
• Relocation and accommodation incentives
• Remote Area Nursing Incentive Package (if applicable to contract duration)

Living within the Torres and Cape region means you will be able to enjoy: 

• Immersing yourself in nature, from the outback to tropical rainforests, coral reefs and extraordinary landscapes.
• Short commute to work, allowing greater work/life balance
• Rich Indigenous Culture
• Imagine yourself here? Find out about Torres and Cape HHS and the Torres Strait and Cooktown and Cape York regions on the Tropical North Queensland website.
• Follow us - Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn

Discover more by reading the role description attached.

Torres and Cape HHS Values - Courage | Accountability | Respect | Engage

How do I apply? Applications should be submitted ONLINE via the Smart Jobs and Careers website.

Please no unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Please download the Role Description for your future reference. Please do NOT upload zipped files, pdfs created through MS Word 2007, tagged pdfs or protected documents. Accepted files: gif, bmp, png, rtf, txt, doc and docx.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• 4 TCHHS Nursing & Midwifery Booklet (PDF, 3.85MB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  3 RANIP Recruitment Flyer 2023 (PDF, 282KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  2 Map Info (PDF, 907KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  TC639761_Job description (PDF, 400KB)
  Role Description