Assistant Director of Nursing - Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs (Cairns)
A Short-Term Role, A Lifetime of Insight – Lead Mental Health Services in one of Australia's most culturally rich regions.
Job details
Position status
Position status Fixed Term Temporary
Position type
Position type Full-time
Occupational group
Occupational group Health - Nursing
Classification
Classification Nurse Grade 10
Workplace Location
Job ad reference
Job ad reference QLD/TC639330
Closing date 09-Jul-2025
Yearly salary
Fortnightly salary
Fortnightly salary $5973.00 - $6262.40
Total remuneration
Salary Other
Job duration
Job duration Various periods of leave over 12-month period
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;
* Generous leave entitlements including 17.5% loading on annual leave
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
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.
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