Assistant Director of Nursing - Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs (Cairns), Queensland Health

Temporary Full Time position available for various periods of leave relief over the next 12 months!

Ready for a meaningful role that starts with a yarn? Dawn Miller, 0437 924 134 would love to hear your story and answer any question you may have about the role.

Tell me more...  We are seeking a dynamic and experienced nursing leader to step into a temporary Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) role, providing leave relief backfill within the Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs (MHAOD) service.

Based in Cairns, this unique short-term position supports the delivery of culturally appropriate and person-centred mental health and alcohol and other drug services across Cape York and the Torres Strait.

This is more than a leadership role—it's an opportunity for professional development, cultural immersion, and meaningful contribution to some of Queensland's most remote and resilient communities.

Why Take This Opportunity?

Short-term contract with leadership focus

Work in a diverse cultural landscape

Enhance your professional profile in a high-impact role

Based in Cairns with travel to Cape York and Torres Strait

Supportive team and orientation provided

Torres and Cape will give you a career with purpose, plus excellent benefits and allowances;

• Base salary comprising between $5,973.00 - $6,262.40 per fortnight – you may be eligible for additional benefits – refer to
• Competitive salary packaging : Generous employer superannuation contribution of 12.75% and salary packaging options
• Generous leave entitlements including 17.5% loading on annual leave

Living within the Torres and Cape region means you will be able to enjoy :

Ready to Lead, Learn, and Contribute?

Take this rare opportunity to step into a leadership role that grows you personally and professionally, while making a meaningful contribution in the lives of people and communities in Far North Queensland.

Discover more by reading the role description attached .

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.