Family Response Unit Clinical Manager (Cairns)

Queensland Government; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 145,000 - 151,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Superannuation 12.75%

Annual leave loading 17.5%

PD leave 3 days

Job summary

Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service invites applications for a Family Response Unit Clinical Manager in Cairns. This temporary full-time role starts 18 January 2027 and runs to 16 January 2028 with possible extension, supervising multidisciplinary staff and providing high-level clinical leadership in Child Protection and Domestic and Family Violence (DFV) services.

Base salary is between $144,991 and $151,289 per annum, with generous employer superannuation, annual leave loading, and

Responsibilities

• Operational leadership to the multidisciplinary staff within the Family Response Unit, including the Child Protection Liaison Officers and DFV workforce.
• Advanced and expert clinical practice, consultation, care coordination and supervision to the Unit team, TCHHS staff, and external stakeholders.
• Responsible for delivery of Child Protection and DFV services, and providing high-level strategic advice to Leadership regarding current and future service provision across TCHHS facilities.

Job description

Family Response Unit Clinical Manager | CairnsTemporary Full Time position available from 18 January 2027 up to 16 January 2028 (with possibility of extension)Ready for a meaningful role that starts with a yarn? Jennifer Mann, 0436 813 667 would love to hear your story and answer any questions you may have about the role.Location: Whether you're a local or looking to relocate, Cairns offers the perfect blend of tropical lifestyle, vibrant community, and world-class natural attractions, while building a rewarding career with TCHHS and making a real difference to the health and wellbeing of Far North Queensland communities.About the role: The Family Response Unit Manager provides: operational leadership to the multidisciplinary staff within the unit including the Child Protection Liaison Officers and DFV workforce, advanced and expert clinical practice, consultation, care coordination and supervision to the Unit team, TCHHS staff, and external stakeholders responsible for the delivery of Child Protection, and DFV, high level strategic advice and authoritative counsel to TCHHS staff and Leadership regarding current and future service provision across TCHHS facilities in the areas of violence, abuse and neglect.Professional and personal motivators!As an Allied Health 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 $144,991 - $151,289 per annumWorkplace benefits | Torres and Cape Hospital and Health ServiceGenerous employer superannuation contribution of 12.75%Salary and benefits | Careers (health.qld.gov.au)Generous leave entitlements including 17.5% loading on annual leaveEligible health practitioners entitled to accrue an additional three days professional development leave per annum, resulting in a total of six days professional development leave per annum.When travelling to the Torres and Cape region 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 balanceRich Indigenous CultureImagine 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 | LinkedInThis work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.