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Director Workforce Advisory and Services, People and Culture, Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service
Cairns
This is more than a leadership position – it’s a chance to shape the future of healthcare in Far North Queensland. In your role as Director Workforce Advisory and Services, this is your opportunity to drive innovation, support high-performing teams, and make a real difference in a region that values strong, community-focused leadership. You will oversee the delivery of services and initiatives that enable effective people management, promote a positive employee experience, and uphold CHHHS’s commitment to fair, transparent, and values-aligned workforce practices.
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Management |
| Classification | HSO |
| Workplace Location | Cairns region,Far North Qld |
| Job ad reference | QLD/CAH659813 |
| Closing date | 25-Sep-2025 |
| Job duration | Permanent Full Time |
| Contact person | Maria Cruickshank Barillas |
| Contact details | 07 4226 3369 Access the National Relay Service |
About us:
Our values were developed by our staff, patients and community. They guide our work and actions every day. Our staff are part of the community we serve. We believe that we can improve health outcomes by involving our community in the planning and evaluation of their local health services.
About your opportunity:
In this position you will:
- Oversee complex case management, industrial relations, and employee relations functions, ensuring compliance with legislative, industrial, and policy frameworks and fostering early intervention approaches.
- Provide high-level advice to the Executive Leadership Team, line managers, and stakeholders on complex workforce matters, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement opportunities.
- Drive improvements across the whole function to position CHHHS as an employer of choice.
- Lead the implementation of service improvement initiatives, including the adoption of streamlined workflows, self-service platforms, and consistent service standards.
- Develop and maintain strong partnerships with senior health service leaders, unions, regulatory bodies, and external providers, promoting collaborative problem-solving and positive professional and industrial relationships.
As a Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service employee, not only will you receive competitive remuneration, you will also have access to:
- Generous superannuation
- Salary packaging
- Annual incremental increases
- Career training and development
- Flexible work arrangements
- Wellness programs
Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) evidence as required for your employment in accordance with legislation/government policy and Directives.
For more information about this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.
Why choose Cairns?
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You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Cairns and Hinterland here: https://www.health.qld.gov.au/cairns_hinterland
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Applicants are to apply online. If the information requested in the ‘how to apply’ section is not provided, you may not meet the requirements for further consideration of your application.
Documents
Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.
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CAH659813 Role Description (PDF, 427KB)
Role Description
1. CHHHS Information for Applicants v.20 (PDF, 939KB)
Information Package for Applicants
Documentation preparation guide (PDF, 229KB)
Information Package for Applicants
