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Maternal and Child Health Team Lead (Cairns)
Cairns
Leading the first 2000 days with expert care, strong leadership, and lasting change for families across Cairns and Cape York
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Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Nursing |
| Classification | Nurse Grade 7 |
| Workplace Location | Cairns region,Far North Qld |
| Job ad reference | QLD/TC682449 |
| Closing date | 25-Jun-2026 |
| Job duration | Permanent Full-Time |
| Contact person | Michelle O'Connor |
| Contact details | 0450 100 522 Access the National Relay Service |
Maternal and Child Health Team Lead | Cairns
Permanent Full Time
Ready for a meaningful role that starts with a yarn? Michelle O'Connor, 0450 100 522 would love to hear your story and answer any questions you may have about the role.
Tell me more...
The Maternal and Child Health Team Lead is a senior level clinician who is responsible for providing leadership and expertise at an advanced child health/midwifery practice level, managing and coordinating the Cape York outreach service in accordance with organisational goals. This role will lead a skilled workforce to deliver evidence-based person-centred care and service planning that supports a culture reflective of the principles of the first 2000 days of life.
As the Maternal and Child Health Team Lead, you will demonstrate a specialised skill set in the provision of nursing care as specified by registration requirements, NMBA standards and codes, educational preparation, relevant legislation and context of care.
Professional and personal motivators!
As a Maternal and Child Health team Lead 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 $139,951 - $151,949 p.a
- Workplace benefits | Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service
- Competitive salary packaging: Generous employer superannuation contribution of 12.75%
- 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.
- 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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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.
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