Early Childhood Coordinator

4 days ago

Cairns, Queensland, Australia Department of Health - Queensland Full time $150,000 - $197,000 per year

Allied Health Professionals: Acknowledging challenges, embracing growth. Torres and Cape HHS offers a path to meaningful work and cultural immersion beyond the city.

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Temporary Full Time position available to 1 March 2026 (with possibility of extension)

GIVE US A CALL - The hiring manager Grace Schofield, would love to hear from you and discuss the role further.

Tell me more...As an Early Childhood Coordinator, you will join a multidisciplinary team providing early intervention and long-term supports for children aged 0-9 years in the Torres Strait and Northern Peninsula Area. You will help implement the Early Childhood Framework with a focus on Early Connections, supporting children, families, carers, and communities through a culturally responsive, family-centred, and flexible model of care.

  • 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.
  • An Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person is a person who:
    • identifies as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person; and either
    • is of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent; or
    • is accepted as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person by the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community in which he or she lives.

Professional and personal motivators

As a 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.

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

  • Base salary comprising between $3, $3,770.80 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 ) ( )
  • Generous leave entitlements including 17.5% loading on annual leave

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.
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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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