Senior Director Primary Health Care (Identified)
Permanent Full-Time | Thursday Island
Please call Marita Sagigi today on 0488 759 402 to find out more about this opportunity.
Your opportunity
The Senior Director Primary Health Care provides strategic leadership and oversight for the delivery of primary health care services across the Torres Strait and Northern Peninsula Area.
As part of the Northern Leadership Team, this role provides strategic direction, operational guidance and leadership to support the delivery of high-quality, accessible and culturally appropriate health services across 21 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. With responsibility for strategic planning, service performance, workforce oversight of 137 FTE and an annual operating budget of $38M, 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 senior leader within Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service, you will have the opportunity to influence the future direction of primary health care delivery across some of Queensland's most unique and culturally rich communities.
You will work alongside passionate multidisciplinary teams and community partners who are committed to improving health outcomes, strengthening relationships and delivering services that are responsive to the needs, priorities and aspirations of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
This role provides the opportunity to lead with purpose, build strong connections and experience the lifestyle, culture and community that comes with living and working in 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.
Workplace benefits | Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service
Employer superannuation contribution of 12.75% and salary packaging options
Salary and benefits | Careers (health.qld.gov.au)
17.5% loading on annual leave
Relocation and accommodation incentives
Remote Area Nursing Incentive Package (if applicable)
Life on Thursday Island
Thursday Island offers a rare opportunity to combine a rewarding career with an extraordinary island lifestyle. Experience the beauty of the Torres Strait, a welcoming and connected community, rich Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, and the opportunity to live and work in a place where relationships, connection and community are at the heart of everyday life.
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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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.
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