A Short-Term Role, A Lifetime of Insight – Lead Mental Health Services in one of Australia’s most culturally rich regions.

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Job details

Temporary Full Time position available for various periods of leave relief over the next 12 months!

Ready for a meaningful role that starts with a yarn? Dawn Miller, 0437 924 134 would love to hear your story and answer any question you may have about the role.

Tell me more... We are seeking a dynamic and experienced nursing leader to step into a temporary Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) role, providing leave relief backfill within the Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs (MHAOD) service.

Based in Cairns, this unique short-term position supports the delivery of culturally appropriate and person-centred mental health and alcohol and other drug services across Cape York and the Torres Strait.

This is more than a leadership role—it's an opportunity for professional development, cultural immersion, and meaningful contribution to some of Queensland's most remote and resilient communities.

Why Take This Opportunity?

✅ Short-term contract with leadership focus

✅ Work in a diverse cultural landscape

✅ Enhance your professional profile in a high-impact role

✅ Based in Cairns with travel to Cape York and Torres Strait

✅ Supportive team and orientation provided

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

• Base salary comprising between $5,973.00 - $6,262.40 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

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 HHS and the Torres Strait and Cooktown and Cape York regions on the Tropical North Queensland website.
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Ready to Lead, Learn, and Contribute?

Take this rare opportunity to step into a leadership role that grows you personally and professionally, while making a meaningful contribution in the lives of people and communities in Far North Queensland.

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.

• TC639330_Role Description (PDF, 391KB)
  Role Description
  
  4 TCHHS Nursing & Midwifery Booklet (PDF, 3.85MB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  2 Map Info (PDF, 907KB)
  Information Package for Applicants