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Painter Tradesperson (Weipa or Cooktown)
Weipa
Swap the daily grind for red dirt sunsets, fishing off the jetty, and weekends exploring the outdoors! Live and work in a remote community rich in culture, and full of life.
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Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Trades |
| Classification | HBEA6 |
| Workplace Location | Cairns region,Far North Qld |
| Job ad reference | QLD/TC682076 |
| Closing date | 15-Jun-2026 |
| Job duration | up to 12 months with possibility of extension |
| Contact person | Simon Bradbury |
| Contact details | 0427 146 610 Access the National Relay Service |
Temporary Full Time - up to 12 months (with possiblity of extension) | Weipa
Interested in learning more? Feel free to contact Simon Bradbury on 0427 146 610 for a discussion about this opportunity.
Tell me more...
Cooktown provides a quieter, scenic coastal lifestyle with a strong sense of history and connection to nature. Known for its tourism appeal and rich Indigenous and colonial heritage, it has a small, welcoming community that values a slower pace of life, with a focus on culture, local events, and the surrounding natural beauty.
Professional and personal motivators!
As a professional working within Torres and Cape HHS, your role in enhancing both staff and patient experiences is invaluable.
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 $3,462.40 per fortnight – 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 may apply
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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