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Director Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health (Identified)
Cairns (Negotiable)
The Director of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health will be an experienced manager and influential leader who is able to work in partnership with other areas of the Hospital and Health Service, Queensland Health, and the sector, to deliver equitable performance and health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
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Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Management |
| Classification | AO8 |
| Workplace Location | Cairns region,Far North Qld |
| Job ad reference | QLD/TC646973 |
| Closing date | 22-Jul-2025 |
| Job duration | Permanent Full Time |
| Contact person | Reece Griffin |
| Contact details | 0467 757 287 Access the National Relay Service |
***Under s25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991, there is a genuine occupational requirement for the incumbent to be Indigenous to the Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Community***.
Ready for a meaningful role that starts with a yarn? Recee Griffin on 0467 757 287 would love to hear your story and answer any question you may have about the role.
Tell me more...
As Director, you will operationally manage a team and report to the Executive Director, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health. The Director will lead and manage a range of initiatives and projects to work towards health equity and cultural capability across the Health Service.
You'll work in diverse and supportive environments that offer attractive lifestyle opportunities and experiences and enable you to make a valuable contribution in small communities. These communities will help you grow, connect, learn and create life-defining experiences that will shape who you are as a health professional and a person.
Torres and Cape will give you a career with purpose, plus excellent benefits and allowances;
- Base salary comprising between $150,906.00 - $159,677.00 p.a – 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
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.
- Choose Cairns for your next career move
- Short commute to work, allowing greater work/life balance
- Rich Indigenous Culture
- Imagine yourself here? Find out about Torres and Cape HHSand the Torres Strait and Cooktown and Cape York regions on the Tropical North Queensland website.
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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.
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1 TCHHS Applicant Information Pack (PDF, 7.50MB)
Information Package for Applicants
TC646973 - Job Description (PDF, 335KB)
Role Description
