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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Program Coordinator - Health Promotion (Identified) (Cairns)


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Position status Permanent
Position type Full-time
Occupational group Administration
Classification AO5
Workplace Location Cairns region,Far North Qld
Job ad reference QLD/TC676296
Closing date 09-Mar-2026
Job duration Permanent Full Time
Contact person Emma Pickering
Contact details 0448 229 760
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Program Coordinator (Identifed) | Permanent Full Time | Cairns

💬 Ready to Start with a Yarn?
Emma Pickering (0448 229 760) would love to hear from you. Give her a call for a friendly chat about the role and to have your questions answered.

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Cairns delivers the ultimate tropical lifestyle where epic reef expeditions, lush rainforest adventures, and a buzzing outdoor culture fills every day with energy and excitement. From diving the Great Barrier Reef to wandering ancient rainforest trails, life here is a nonstop blend of adventure and relaxation. Immerse yourself in vibrant local culture that flows effortlessly through markets, festivals, food, and community, all set against breathtaking natural surrounds. Come live, love, and play in a place where work and paradise meet.

As our Program Coordinator Health Promotion, you'll take on an energising and purpose‑driven role supporting healthier lives across Cape York, the Northern Peninsula Area, and the Torres Strait. You will be at the forefront of planning, delivering, and evaluating innovative health promotion initiatives that make a real, measurable difference in the wellbeing of diverse communities.  It's an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about public health to expand their professional skills, contribute fresh ideas, and play a key part in creating long‑term positive outcomes.  This is your chance to make your mark in a role that is impactful, community‑focused, and deeply rewarding.
 
Under Section 25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (Qld), it is a genuine occupational requirement for the incumbent to be Indigenous to the Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Community. 
 
Pofessional and personal motivators!

As a professional working within Torres and Cape HHS, your role in enhancing both staff and patient experiences is invaluable.

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;

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.
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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.

 

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Last updated
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