Chronic Disease Management Team Lead (Multi-Stream)
Permanent Full-Time | Cairns
Ready for a meaningful role that starts with a yarn?
Luke Croker - 0429 405 056 would love to hear your story, answer your questions and tell you more about the role.
About the role
This is a multi-stream leadership role overseeing chronic disease programs across 11 Cape York communities, focused on improving prevention, management and health outcomes in some of Queensland's most remote regions.
For Health Practitioners
Leads and manages multidisciplinary clinical programs focused on primary, secondary and tertiary chronic disease prevention and management across 11 Cape York communities. The role oversees advanced diabetes education, Nurse Practitioner Chronic Disease services, and the Cape York Kidney Team. Services are delivered through outreach clinics, telehealth, and community-based care in partnership with Aboriginal Health Workers and local health services, with a strong focus on culturally safe care, chronic disease strategies, health promotion and performance monitoring.
For Nurses
Leads clinical teams delivering health promotion and chronic disease management at a primary health care level across Cape York communities. The portfolio includes diabetes, kidney care and chronic disease programs, with a focus on healthy lifestyle initiatives such as nutrition, physical activity, prevention and self-management support.
What you'll receive
Base salary: HP5 $144,991 - $151,289 p.a. OR NRG7 $139,951 - $151,949 p.a.
Workplace benefits | Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service
12.75% employer superannuation contribution
Salary and benefits | Careers (health.qld.gov.au)
17.5% annual leave loading
Life in Cairns
Living and working in Cairns offers the perfect balance of career and lifestyle. Enjoy a vibrant regional city surrounded by natural wonders, from the Great Barrier Reef to the World Heritage Wet Tropics rainforest. With a relaxed pace of life, short commutes, and a strong sense of community, Cairns is the ideal base while supporting health services across the Torres and Cape region.
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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