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Director of Nursing and Midwifery - First Nations (Identified) (Cairns)
Cairns
Passion for equity, commitment to health: Join Torres and Cape HHS in advancing health equity and better outcomes for all.
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Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Nursing |
| Classification | Nurse Grade 11 |
| Workplace Location | Cairns region,Far North Qld |
| Job ad reference | QLD/TC662121 |
| Closing date | 24-Oct-2025 |
| Job duration | Permanent Full-Time |
| Contact person | Michelle O'Connor / Jacob Walsh |
| Contact details | 0450 100 522 / 0459 234 068 Access the National Relay Service |
Permanent Director of Nursing and Midwifery - First Nations (Identified) position available!
GIVE US A CALL - The hiring manager Jacob Walsh, 0459 234 068 would love to hear from you and discuss the role further.
Tell me more...The Director of Nursing and Midwifery (DONM) at TCHHS provides strategic and professional leadership grounded in First Nations cultural governance, advocating for First Nations Nurses, Midwives, and students while promoting culturally safe and equitable care. Reporting to the EDNMS, the DONM works collaboratively with the Cultural Governance Committee and community partners to advance workforce development, education, and services that honor First Nations values and priorities.
Professional and personal motivators!
As an Nursing professional working in Torres and Cape HHS, your contribution in helping treat, rehabilitate and improve the lives of patients is huge!
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 $174,378.00 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
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.
- 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.
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4 TCHHS Nursing & Midwifery Booklet (PDF, 3.85MB)
Information Package for Applicants
2 Map Info (PDF, 907KB)
Information Package for Applicants
TC662121_Job description (PDF, 479KB)
Role Description
