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Director of Nursing and Facility Manager, Rural and Remote Services, Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service


Herberton

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 Nursing Director and Facility Manager, 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. The Director of Nursing and Facility Manager is responsible and accountable in providing operational leadership and management to ensure high-quality, patient-focused care that meets community needs.

Job details

Position status Permanent
Position type Full-time
Occupational group Health - Nursing
Classification Nurse Grade 10
Workplace Location Cairns region,Far North Qld
Job ad reference QLD/CAH671784
Closing date 05-Jan-2026
Job duration Permanent Full Time
Contact person Jennifer Fitzsimons
Contact details 0447 042 336
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About us: 

Our staff are a part of the community we serve, and we strongly believe that health outcomes are enhanced by involving our community in the planning and evaluation of local health services.

About your opportunity:

In this position you will….. 

  • Accountability for the nursing, operational and administrative budgets of the facility.
  • Ensure delivery of compassionate, high-quality care, and nursing supervision to ensure KPIs are met in line with policy and legislative requirements.
  • Participate in budget development for the services within the portfolio.

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.

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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.

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Last updated
2 May 2023

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