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Posted: 15 May 2026

Associate Nurse Manager- Candidate Care

Cairns, QLD

About the position

Associate Nurse Manager – Candidate Care (Recruitment)

Temporary Full-Time | Up to 5 July 2027 (with the possibility of extension)

📍 Location: Cairns

Join a passionate and forward-thinking team supporting nursing and midwifery recruitment across one of Australia’s most unique healthcare regions.

We have an exciting opportunity for an Associate Nurse Manager – Candidate Care to coordinate recruitment and onboarding for nursing and midwifery staff across Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service.

This role is suited to someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys building connections, and brings strong clinical knowledge into workforce coordination.

📞Ready for a meaningful role that starts with a yarn?

Abby Conry on 0427 645 437 would love to hear your story and answer any questions you may have about the role.

About the Role

As the Associate Nurse Manager – Candidate Care, you will support nursing and midwifery recruitment and workforce coordination across TCHHS.

In this role, you will:

  • Coordinate recruitment and onboarding processes
  • Support candidates throughout the recruitment journey
  • Work collaboratively with hiring managers and workforce teams
  • Contribute to workforce planning and service delivery
  • Support safe, high-quality care through effective workforce coordination

This is a dynamic role where no two days are the same. You’ll work across primary health care centres, rural and remote hospitals, integrated health services and community teams – helping connect healthcare professionals with meaningful careers across Torres and Cape.

About You

You will demonstrate:

  • A strong clinical background in nursing or midwifery
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
  • The ability to manage competing priorities
  • Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
  • Commitment to delivering a positive candidate experience

What we offer:

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

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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