Assistant Director of Nursing

1 week ago

Cairns, Queensland, Australia Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service Full time $155,000 - $163,382 per year

Temporary Full Time up to 13 September 2026 (with possibility of extension)

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

Tell me more...We are seeking an experienced and motivated Assistant Director of Nursing (Navigation Support) to join our team in beautiful Cairns. This is a leadership opportunity to provide high-level clinical, operational, and strategic support to ensure quality, patient-centred care and service delivery.

Professional and personal motivators

As an 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.

Why Cairns?

This is your chance to work in a vibrant regional hub surrounded by the stunning Great Barrier Reef and tropical rainforests. Enjoy a relaxed lifestyle with world-class natural beauty right at your doorstep.

Torres and Cape will give you a career with purpose, plus excellent benefits and allowances;

  • Base salary comprising between $155, $163,382.00 per annum – 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 )
  • Generous leave entitlements including 17.5% loading on annual leave
  • 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.
  • Choose Cairns for your next career move
  • 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.

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