Help shape the future of nursing and midwifery workforce delivery across Torres and Cape

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Associate Nurse Manager - Candidate Care (Recruitment)

Temporary Full-Time | Up to 5 July 2027 (with the possibility of extension)

📍 Location: Cairns

Join a passionate and forward-thinking team supporting nursing and midwifery recruitment across one of Australia's most unique healthcare regions.

We have an exciting opportunity for an Associate Nurse Manager - Candidate Care to coordinate recruitment and onboarding for nursing and midwifery staff across Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service.

This role is suited to someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys building connections, and brings strong clinical knowledge into workforce coordination.

📞Ready for a meaningful role that starts with a yarn?

Abby Conry on 0427 645 437 would love to hear your story and answer any questions you may have about the role.

About the Role

As the Associate Nurse Manager - Candidate Care, you will support nursing and midwifery recruitment and workforce coordination across TCHHS.

In this role, you will:

• Coordinate recruitment and onboarding processes
• Support candidates throughout the recruitment journey
• Work collaboratively with hiring managers and workforce teams
• Contribute to workforce planning and service delivery
• Support safe, high-quality care through effective workforce coordination

This is a dynamic role where no two days are the same. You'll work across primary health care centres, rural and remote hospitals, integrated health services and community teams - helping connect healthcare professionals with meaningful careers across Torres and Cape.

About You

You will demonstrate:

• A strong clinical background in nursing or midwifery
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• The ability to manage competing priorities
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Commitment to delivering a positive candidate experience

What we offer:

• Base salary comprising between $128,117 - $130,806 p.a.
• Workplace benefits | Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service
• Employer superannuation contribution of 12.75%
• Annual leave loading of 17.5%
• Salary and benefits | Careers (health.qld.gov.au)
• Professional Development: Our training is recognised as some of the best in the world

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.

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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.

Please download the Role Description for your future reference. Please do NOT upload zipped files, pdfs created through MS Word 2007, tagged pdfs or protected documents. Accepted files: gif, bmp, png, rtf, txt, doc and docx.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• TC682123_Job Description (PDF)
  
  1 TCHHS Applicant Information Pack (PDF)
  
  2 Map Info (PDF)
  
  4 TCHHS Nursing & Midwifery Booklet (PDF)