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Assistant Director of Nursing Primary Health Care (Thursday Island)
Thursday Island
Thursday Island: Where healthcare excellence meets island living with Torres and Cape HHS.
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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/TC677535 |
| Closing date | 13-Apr-2026 |
| Job duration | Permanent Full Time |
| Contact person | David Kitchener |
| Contact details | 0439 505 410 Access the National Relay Service |
Assistant Director of Nursing Primary Health Care | Permanent Full Time | Thursday Island
Ready for a meaningful role that starts with a yarn? David Kitchner (0439 505 410) would love to hear your story and answer any questions you may have about the role.
Tell me more...Thursday Island is a lively and culturally rich community where island life blends beautifully with work, recreation, and tradition. With a diverse calendar of local festivals, creative workshops, outdoor adventures, and recreational activities which include camping, trekking, and community events, the island offers plenty of ways to unwind and connect. Its warm, close‑knit atmosphere, strong cultural heritage, and access to unique Torres Strait experiences make it an inviting and fulfilling place to live, work, and play.
Professional and personal motivators!
As the Assistant Director of Nursing 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 $164, 519 - $172, 492 per annum – you may be eligible for additional benefits – refer to Workplace benefits | Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service
- Competitive salary packaging: Generous employer superannuation contribution of 12.75% and salary packaging options Salary and benefits | Careers (health.qld.gov.au)
- Generous leave entitlements including 17.5% loading on annual leave
- Relocation and accommodation incentives
- Remote Area Nursing Incentive Package
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.
- Follow us - Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn
Discover more by reading the role description attached.
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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