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Maternal Child Health Team Lead (Cairns)
Cairns
Lead the future of maternal and child health across 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/TC688901 |
| Closing date | 01-Sep-2026 |
| Job duration | Permanent Full-Time |
| Contact person | Michelle O'Connor |
| Contact details | (07) 4069 5433 Access the National Relay Service |
Maternal Child Health Team Lead | Permanent Full-Time | Cairns
Please call Michelle O'Connor on (07) 4069 5433 for a yarn about the role and how you can make a lasting difference.
About the role
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.
Why Torres and Cape?
Every journey begins with healthy families - and yours could begin here.
Working with Torres and Cape HHS means more than advancing your career. You'll become part of communities where your expertise genuinely changes lives while experiencing one of Australia's most extraordinary regions.
What you'll get
- Base salary comprising between $140,632.00 - $152,685.00 p.a
- Workplace benefits | Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service
- Employer superannuation contribution of 12.75%
- Salary and benefits | Careers (health.qld.gov.au)
- Generous leave entitlements including 17.5% loading on annual leave
- Professional Development: Our training is recognised as some of the best in the world
Life in Cairns - Live where others holiday
- Tropical lifestyle with year-round sunshine
- Easy access to the Great Barrier Reef and rainforest adventures
- Vibrant cafés, markets and waterfront dining
- A regional hub with easy connections across Australia
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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