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Executive Director Finance (Cairns)
Cairns
Finance leadership at the heart of the Torres and Cape.
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Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Executive |
| Classification | HSO |
| Workplace Location | Cairns region,Far North Qld |
| Job ad reference | QLD/TC679435 |
| Closing date | 24-Apr-2026 |
| Job duration | Temp Full-Time for 3 months (possibility of ext) |
| Contact person | Alina Fisher |
| Contact details | 0428 858 661 Access the National Relay Service |
Executive Director Finance (Chief Financial Officer)
Temporary Full Time for 3 months (with the possibility of extension)
Ready for a meaningful role that starts with a yarn? Alina Fisher, 0428 858 661 would love to hear your story and answer any questions you may have about the role.
About the Role
The Executive Director Finance (Chief Financial Officer) provides strategic financial leadership, stewardship, and accountability across Torres and Cape HHS. This role ensures robust financial governance, compliance, and performance within a remote, diverse, and operationally complex health service environment.
You will lead with integrity, strengthen financial capability across the organisation, and support sustainable service delivery for some of Queensland's most unique and culturally rich communities.
Why This Role Matters
As a senior leader within Torres and Cape HHS, your contribution directly enhances the experience of both staff and patients. You will influence system‑wide financial decisions that support equitable access to care and long‑term community wellbeing.
This role offers the opportunity to:
- Lead in a dynamic, purpose‑driven environment
- Contribute to improved health outcomes for remote communities
- Shape financial strategy across a geographically diverse region
- Work in a supportive organisation committed to cultural respect and community partnership
Professional and Personal Rewards
Working within the Torres and Cape region provides a rare combination of executive responsibility and lifestyle balance. You will experience:
- Diverse and supportive work environments
- Opportunities to make a meaningful contribution in small, close‑knit communities
- Personal and professional growth through unique cultural and regional experiences
- A lifestyle enriched by connection, nature, and community belonging
Salary and Benefits
Torres and Cape HHS offers a career with purpose, supported by excellent benefits and allowances:
- Base salary: $6,682.40 - $7,208.20 per fortnight
- 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
- Salary packaging options
- Generous leave entitlements, including 17.5% annual leave loading
Living in the Torres and Cape Region
Enjoy a lifestyle defined by natural beauty, cultural richness, and balance:
- Access to tropical rainforests, coral reefs, outback landscapes, and island environments
- Short commutes and a relaxed pace of life
- Deep connection to Torres Strait and Aboriginal cultures
Learn more about Torres and Cape HHS and the Torres Strait and Cooktown and Cape York regions via the Tropical North Queensland website. Follow us on Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online via the Smart Jobs and Careers website.
Please note: Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
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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