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Director of Nursing - Aurukun | Permanent Full-TimeReady for a meaningful role that starts with a yarn? Andrea Mann, 0412 880 621 would love to hear your story and answer any question you may have about the role.
We're on the lookout for a Director of Nursing who isn't afraid of challenge, thrives in unpredictability, and can bring strong clinical leadership to the frontline of remote healthcare in Aurukun, a fiercely proud Indigenous community on the western coast of Cape York.
Where is Aurukun?
Aurukun is home to around 1,300 residents and five clan groups of the Wik and Kugu peoples. Life here is raw, real, and steeped in culture. But let's be honest , it's also tough. Social complexity, remoteness, staffing gaps, and the need for strong community relationships make this one of the most challenging and critical Director of Nursing roles in the state.
It's not for everyone. But for the right person, this will be the most professionally rewarding role of your career.
✈️Your mission (if you choose to accept it):
* Provide visible, hands-on clinical leadership across primary and emergency care
* Steer the ship (sometimes through stormy weather , literally and figuratively)
* Mentor and support a small but mighty team
* Work in partnership with Traditional Owners, Elders, and service stakeholders
* Balance the chaos with calm
About you:
* Registered Nurse with current AHPRA registration
* Proven experience in remote, rural or resource-limited settings
* Skilled at managing high-stress situations with professionalism and grace
* Culturally aware, deeply respectful, and ready to listen and learn
✅Let's be honest:
This isn't a role where you 'manage from a distance' , this is on-the-ground, hands-on leadership. You'll be the face of healthcare in the community.
You'll earn trust and wear many hats, but you'll never be bored. You'll grow, you'll connect, and you'll make a valuable contribution where it matters most.
Torres and Cape will give you a career with purpose, plus excellent benefits and allowances;
* Base salary comprising between $155,831.00 - $163,382.00 per annum - you may be eligible for additional benefits - refer to Workplace benefits | Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service
* Competitive salary packaging: Generous employer superannuation contribution of 12.75% and salary packaging options Salary and benefits | Careers (health.qld.gov.au)
* Generous leave entitlements including 17.5% loading on annual leave
* Professional Development: Our training is recognised as some of the best in the world
* Relocation and accommodation incentives
* Remote Area Nursing Incentive Package
Living within the Torres and Cape region means 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 balance
* Rich Indigenous 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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Discover more by reading the role description attached.
Torres and Cape HHS Values - Courage | Accountability | Respect | Engage
Apply now - and bring your boots, your brain, and your brave heart. Or forward to someone legendary. Applications should be submitted ONLINE via the Smart Jobs and Careers website.
Please no unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies.
30 Jul 2025;
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uworkin.com