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Job details Position status Permanent
Position type Full-time
Occupational group Management
Classification HP6, HWF7, Nurse Grade 11
Workplace Location Cairns region,Far North Qld
Job ad reference QLD/TC688041
Closing date 20-Aug-2026
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Job duration Permanent Full-Time
Contact person Michael Catt
Contact details [email protected]
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Director Primary Health Care Programs - South (Identified)

Permanent Full-Time | Cairns

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 opportunity 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 chance to grow as a leader while experiencing the lifestyle, culture and connection that comes with living and working across the Torres and Cape region.

What we offer

- Base salary between:

- NRG11: $184,099 p.a.
- HP6: $161,540 - $167,217 p.a.
- HWF7: $161,396 - $172,234 p.a.
- 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.

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

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