Executive Director Allied Health (Cairns)

Queensland Health; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 183,000 - 197,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer superannuation 12.75%

Generous leave entitlements

Job summary

Queensland Health in Cairns is seeking a temporary full-time Allied Health leader to drive strategic workforce planning, clinical governance and service innovation across Torres Strait and Cape York.

You will oversee Allied Health Operational Services, Workforce Development, Clinical Education and related programs, delivering high-quality, safe care and engaging with communities to shape the future of healthcare in the region.

Job description

Lead the future of Allied Health and drive better health care outcomes across Torres Strait and Cape York
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Temporary Full-Time from 24 December 2026 to 16 January 2027 and other leave relief opportunities over the next 12 months.

Ready for a meaningful role that starts with a yarn? Jennief Mann, 036 813 667 would love to hear your story and answer any questions you may have about the role.

Tell me more...

Lead Allied Health services across Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service, providing executive leadership in strategic workforce planning, clinical governance, service innovation and professional excellence. As the professional lead for Allied Health, you will ensure high-quality, safe and collaborative care that supports better health outcomes across Torres Strait and Cape York.

You will oversee a diverse portfolio including Allied Health Operational Services, Workforce Development, Clinical Education, Child Development, Food Services, the Family Responsive Unit, and the NDIS Early Childhood Approach Program.

The role also provides executive oversight of key strategic priorities including disability and the NDIS, aged care, child protection, domestic and family violence, health promotion and prevention, and the First 2000 Days initiative. Working alongside executive leaders, clinicians and communities, you will drive meaningful change and shape the future of healthcare across the region.

Professional and personal motivators!

As a Allied Helath 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.

What you'll get

• Base salary of $7,053.40 - $7,558.90 per fortnight
• Workplace benefits | Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service
• Employer superannuation contribution of 12.75%
• Salary and benefits | Careers (health.qld.gov.au)
• Generous leave entitlements including 17.5% loading on annual leave

Life in Cairns

• Immersing yourself in nature, from the outback to tropical rainforests, coral reefs and extraordinary landscapes.
• Short commute to work, allowing greater work/life balance

Imagine yourself here? Find out aboutTorres and Cape HHSand theTorres StraitandCooktown and Cape Yorkregions on the Tropical North Queensland website.

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

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