Director Primary Health Care Programs - South (Identified) (Multi-Stream)

Competitive Salary + Leave Loading + Super

Torres & Cape Hospital & Health Service 54 subscribers

Director Primary Health Care Programs - South (Identified)

Ready for a meaningful role that starts with a yarn? Michael Catt, would love to hear your story and answer any questions you may have about the role.

Your opportunity

The Director Primary Health Care Programs provides strategic and operational leadership for primary health care services across Cooktown, Weipa and Cape York.

Working closely with the Southern Leadership Team, this role leads multidisciplinary teams, drives service improvements and supports the delivery of accessible, safe and culturally appropriate healthcare across 12 communities. With oversight of workforce, performance and a $17M operating budget, this position plays a key role in strengthening primary health care outcomes across the region.

Identified Role: Under Section 25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (Qld), it is a genuine occupational requirement for the incumbent to be Indigenous to the Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Community.

Why join Torres and Cape?

As a leader within Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service, you will have the prospect to shape the future of primary health care delivery across some of Queensland's most unique and culturally rich communities.

You will work alongside passionate teams who are committed to improving health outcomes, strengthening partnerships and delivering services that reflect the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

This role offers the opportunity to grow as a leader while experiencing the lifestyle,



culture and connection that comes with living and working across the Torres and Cape region.

- Generous employer superannuation contribution of 12.75%
- Generous leave entitlements including 17.5% loading on annual leave

Life in Cairns

Cairns offers the perfect balance of career and lifestyle, surrounded by the Great Barrier Reef, tropical rainforests and breathtaking natural landscapes. Enjoy a relaxed regional lifestyle with short commutes, a welcoming community, rich Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, and endless opportunities to explore, connect and unwind.

Discover more by reading the role description attached.

Torres and Cape HHS Values - Courage | Accountability | Respect | Engage

Unlock job insights

Hirer responsiveness Salary match Number of applicants

The Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service (TCHHS) is an independent statutory body governed by a single Board, and managed from hubs in Weipa, Cairns and Thursday Island. It is the most northerly of Queensland's Hospital and Health Services and covers over 158,000km2 across 13 local government areas.

The TCHHS is one of Australia's largest providers of health services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Provides health care to a resident population of more than 25,000 people of which 63.7% identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.

The northern boundary is adjacent to Papua New Guinea





Comprises of 31 primary health care centres, 2 hospitals (Thursday Island and Bamaga), a multi-purpose health service (Cooktown) and an integrated health service (Weipa).

Has approximately 800 employees and supports a wide range of healthcare providers including outreach teams and visiting specialist services from other health services and non-government providers.

Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.

The Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service (TCHHS) is an independent statutory body governed by a single Board, and managed from hubs in Weipa, Cairns and Thursday Island. It is the most northerly of Queensland's Hospital and Health Services and covers over 158,000km2 across 13 local government areas.

The TCHHS is one of Australia's largest providers of health services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Provides health care to a resident population of more than 25,000 people of which 63.7% identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.

The northern boundary is adjacent to Papua New Guinea

Comprises of 31 primary health care centres, 2 hospitals (Thursday Island and Bamaga), a multi‑purpose health service (Cooktown) and an integrated health service (Weipa).

Has approximately 800 employees and supports a wide range of healthcare providers including outreach teams and visiting specialist services from other health services and non‑government providers.

Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.

Indigenous Expression of Interest - Multiple Opportunities

onpoint 365

13d ago

Operational Manager Primary Health Care

Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service

#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Director Primary Health Care Programs - South (Identified) (Multi-Stream)
🏢 Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service
📍 Cairns Regional