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Job details Position status Permanent
Position type Full-time
Occupational group Health - Nursing
Classification Nurse Grade 10
Workplace Location Cairns region,Far North Qld
Job ad reference QLD/TC690430
Closing date 01-Oct-2026
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Fortnightly salary
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Salary Other
Job duration Permanent Full-Time
Contact person Andrea Mann
Contact details 0455 461 794
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Director of Nursing | Permanent Full-Time | Kowanyama

Ready for a meaningful role that starts with a yarn? Andrea Mann, 0412 880 621 would love to hear your story and answer any questions you may have about the role.

About the role

Exciting chance in a Director of Nursing position as the facility manager of Kowanyama Primary Health Care Centre (PHCC) in the Torres & Cape Hospital and Health Service (TCHHS). The role coordinates the facility management of the PHCC, and staff accommodation supported by the Building, Engineering and Maintenance team.

Why Torres and Cape HHS?

As a nursing professional working in Torres and Cape HHS, your contribution in helping treat, rehabilitate and improve the lives of patients is huge!

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.

Salary and Benefits

- Base salary comprising between $165,320.00 - $173,327.00 p.a




- Employer superannuation contribution of 12.75%
- 17.5% loading on annual leave
- Relocation incentives and accommodation included
- Remote Area Nursing Incentive Package

Life in Kowanyama
- 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 and the and regions on the Tropical North Queensland website.

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

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