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Capital Program Lead, Strategy, Planning and Infrastructure Services, Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service
Cairns
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 Capital Program Lead, 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. This role is responsible to lead major projects in collaboration with the Department of Health, Health Infrastructure Queensland for Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service.
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Administration |
| Classification | AO7 |
| Workplace Location | Cairns region,Far North Qld |
| Job ad reference | QLD/CAH674030 |
| Closing date | 22-Jan-2026 |
| Job duration | Permanent Full Time |
| Contact person | Allister Hodge |
| Contact details | 07 4226 3389 Access the National Relay Service |
Make the move, Make a difference
About us:
Our values were developed by our staff, patients and community. They guide our work and actions every day. Our staff are part of the community we serve. We believe that we can improve health outcomes by involving our community in the planning and evaluation of their local health services.
About your role:
- Lead and manage multiple medium to large scale or risk projects ensuring they are completed within the Queensland Health project management methodology (project lifecycle).
- Effectively manage the engagement and performance of project consultants and contractors to enable the delivery of an on time, on budget, are high quality standard and operational commissioned with service readiness achieved.
- Ensure project outcomes are achieved, and project management capability is maintained by leading a multi-disciplinary team within a complex health and regionally specific environment.
- Provide effective budgetary, financial, and technical planning in order to enable the smooth operation of the projects.
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
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
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.
Documents
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