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Director Workforce Advisory and Services, People and Culture - Cairns
Cairns
Make the move. Make a difference.
Drive performance that supports care.
Fixed-Term Temporary Opportunity to step into a senior leadership role where your expertise shapes strategic decisions, strengthens community health outcomes, and leads high-performing teams—while enjoying the lifestyle benefits of Tropical North Queensland. At Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service (CHHHS), your leadership will be valued, your voice respected, and your impact enduring.Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Management |
| Classification | HSO |
| Workplace Location | Cairns region,Far North Qld |
| Job ad reference | QLD/CAH679886 |
| Closing date | 13-Apr-2026 |
| Job duration | Please see role description |
| Contact person | Rynell Hastie-Burroughs |
| Contact details | 0436 689 174 Access the National Relay Service |
About us:
The Workforce Advisory and Services Team enables people – focused, people-focused, operationally excellent workforce outcomes across CHHHS. Through trusted partnerships, expert advice, and seamless service delivery, the team empowers leaders and staff to navigate workplace matters confidently —from recruitment and onboarding to performance, rostering, and HR compliance. By embedding capability, consistency, and care into every interaction, the team drives a connected and responsive workforce experience
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.
Fixed-Term Temporary Opportunity:
In your new role you will...
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Provide strategic and operational HR leadership across a large, complex health service
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Lead workforce advisory, case management, and industrial relations in a highly regulated environment
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Oversee recruitment and talent functions to attract and retain top talent in a competitive market
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Partner closely with executive and clinical leaders to influence workforce strategy and outcomes
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Drive continuous improvement, innovation, and service excellence across workforce services
For more information about this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.
Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) evidence as required for your employment in accordance with legislation/government policy and Directives.
What we offer:
Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health service offer a number of workplace benefits. Besides attractive remuneration, generous superannuation, salary packaging and career development opportunities, we value a healthy work/life balance that allows you take advantage of the sunshine, hiking tracks, swimming spots, reef and rainforest.
Learn what it's like to work with us, in an inclusive and supportive work environment.
Discover our dynamic and culturally diverse region through community and lifestyle.
Listen to what some of our staff have to say about working in our regions.
Visit our website to learn more about our hospitals and health centres.
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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