Director of Nursing and Midwifery and Facility Manager Western (Weipa)

✨ Director of Nursing and Midwifery & Facility Manager Western | Weipa

Temporary Full Time | Immediate start to 16 August 2026 (possible extension)

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📞 Michael Catt (0418 191 078) would love to hear your story and answer any questions. 

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The Director of Nursing and Midwifery and Facility Manager demonstrates advanced nursing and midwifery practice in coordinating health service provision and leading contemporary clinical practice within a rural and remote setting.

In this role, you will provide strategic and operational leadership across nursing and midwifery services, ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality care in a complex rural and remote environment. You will lead and implement key strategic initiatives, including the Transition to Community Control, the introduction of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) services, and the establishment of Birthing Services. In addition, you will drive service innovation and continuous improvement aligned with organisational priorities.

Professional and personal motivators

Working within Torres and Cape HHS provides the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution while growing both professionally and personally. You will contribute to improved health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, collaborate within diverse and supportive teams, and strengthen your cultural capability through genuine community connection. The experiences gained in this role will shape both your career and personal journey.

Benefits and allowances

• Base salary: $7,056.50 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)
• Generous leave entitlements, including 17.5% annual leave loading
• Accommodation provided

Living in Weipa

Living and working in the Torres and Cape region offers an exceptional lifestyle:

• Short commute to work, supporting strong work-life balance
• Access to fishing, boating and outdoor recreation opportunities
• Close-knit and welcoming community
• Unique natural environment - from coastline to outback landscapes
• Opportunity to experience rich Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture

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.

Please no unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies.