Manager - Strategic Initiatives (Cairns)

Queensland Health

Cairns Regional

On-site

AUD 144,000 - 154,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Employer superannuation 12.75%
Leave loading 17.5%

Job summary

Queensland Health's Torres and Cape HHS in Cairns is seeking a Manager - Strategic Initiatives to lead strategic programs and health equity reforms across the region. You will partner with leaders, stakeholders and communities to deliver culturally responsive services and support Indigenous workforce growth.

This temporary full-time role offers an immediate start through 26 September 2027 (with extension). You will live and work in Cairns, contributing to meaningful health outcomes in diverse

Qualifications

  • Experience in leading strategic initiatives and health equity reforms is essential.
  • Ability to partner with leaders, stakeholders and communities.

Responsibilities

  • Lead strategic initiatives and Health Equity reforms across Torres and Cape HHS.
  • Partner with leaders, stakeholders and communities to deliver culturally responsive services and support Indigenous workforce growth.

Job description

Manager - Strategic Initiatives (Cairns)

Strengthen partnerships and help shape the future of healthcare across Torres and Cape.
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Manager - Strategic Initiatives | Cairns

Temporary Full-Time with an immediate start up to 26 September 2027 (with the possibility of extension)

Ready for a meaningful role that starts with a yarn? Damian Arndt, 0460 036 *** would love to hear your story and answer any questions you may have about the role.

Tell me more...

Lead strategic initiatives and Health Equity reforms that drive meaningful change across Torres and Cape HHS. Partner with leaders, stakeholders and communities to deliver culturally responsive services and support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander workforce growth.

Why Torres and Cape HHS?

As a professional working within Torres and Cape HHS, your role in enhancing both staff and patient experiences is invaluable.

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 $5,531.60 - $5,936.50 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)
  • 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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