🌍 Looking for a career development opportunity to build your leadership capability in a supportive and dynamic health service? Join Torres and Cape today!

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Temporary Full Time position available from 22 December 2025 - 27 January 2026 and for various periods of leave relief over the next 12 months.

Ready for a meaningful role that starts with a yarn? Jennifer Mann, 0436 813 667 would love to hear your story and answer any question you may have about the role.

Are you an experienced allied health leader looking to take the next step in your career? We have an exciting temporary backfill opportunity for a passionate and strategic Director of Allied Health to join our team.

While the role is based in Cairns, we're open to negotiation for the right candidate to be located in Cooktown, Weipa, or Thursday Island - places rich in culture, community spirit, and natural beauty.

💼 About the role:

In this leadership role, you will:

• Oversee and support a diverse and dedicated multidisciplinary allied health workforce
• Lead and collaborate with senior clinical staff across regional and remote settings
• Champion quality care, service improvement, and innovation
• Provide strategic input into workforce development, clinical governance, and operational excellence

This is an incredible career development opportunity for someone looking to build their leadership capability in a supportive and dynamic health service.

✅ What we're looking for:

• Proven leadership experience in allied health or health service management
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Strong understanding of rural and remote health service delivery
• Ability to lead through change and support teams during transition

🌴 Why this role?

• Make a meaningful contribution in rural and remote health
• Step into a leadership role with mentorship and support
• Lifestyle balance and regional living experience

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

• Base salary comprising between $6,191.80 - $6,409.40 per fortnight – 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

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? If you're ready to step into a strategic leadership role and contribute to allied health services across Far North Queensland, we'd love to hear from you. 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.

• 1 TCHHS Applicant Information Pack (PDF, 7.50MB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  2 Map Info (PDF, 907KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  TC652904_Job Description (PDF, 430KB)
  Role Description