Lead chronic disease programs that improve health outcomes and quality of life across Cape York communities.

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Chronic Disease Management Team Lead (Multi-Stream)

Permanent Full-Time | Cairns

Ready for a meaningful role that starts with a yarn?

📞 Luke Croker - 0429 405 056 would love to hear your story, answer your questions and tell you more about the role.

About the role

This is a multi-stream leadership role overseeing chronic disease programs across 11 Cape York communities, focused on improving prevention, management and health outcomes in some of Queensland's most remote regions.

For Health Practitioners

Leads and manages multidisciplinary clinical programs focused on primary, secondary and tertiary chronic disease prevention and management across 11 Cape York communities. The role oversees advanced diabetes education, Nurse Practitioner Chronic Disease services, and the Cape York Kidney Team. Services are delivered through outreach clinics, telehealth, and community-based care in partnership with Aboriginal Health Workers and local health services, with a strong focus on culturally safe care, chronic disease strategies, health promotion and performance monitoring.

For Nurses

Leads clinical teams delivering health promotion and chronic disease management at a primary health care level across Cape York communities. The portfolio includes diabetes, kidney care and chronic disease programs, with a focus on healthy lifestyle initiatives such as nutrition, physical activity, prevention and self-management support.

What you'll receive

• Base salary: HP5 $144,991 – $151,289 p.a. OR NRG7 $139,951 – $151,949 p.a.
• Workplace benefits | Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• Salary and benefits | Careers (health.qld.gov.au)
• 17.5% annual leave loading

Life in Cairns

Living and working in Cairns offers the perfect balance of career and lifestyle. Enjoy a vibrant regional city surrounded by natural wonders, from the Great Barrier Reef to the World Heritage Wet Tropics rainforest. With a relaxed pace of life, short commutes, and a strong sense of community, Cairns is the ideal base while supporting health services across the Torres and Cape region.

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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Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• TC686898_HP5_Job Description (PDF)
  
  TC686898_NRG7_Job Description (PDF)
  
  1 TCHHS Applicant Information Pack (PDF)
  
  2 Map Info (PDF)
  
  4 TCHHS Nursing & Midwifery Booklet (PDF)