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northern aboriginal and torres strait islander health alliance (natsiha)

Executive Officer - FNQ Regional Health Partners

Administration & Office Support / Other

Posted 11/06/2026
Closes 25/06/2026

Cairns & Far North, Cairns, Queensland

Part time

Not specified

The FNQ Regional Health Partners (RHP) is seeking an experienced Executive Officer to provide high-level governance, executive and operational support to a collaborative partnership of Far North Queensland's leading health organisations.

Reporting to the Chair of the FNQ RHP, this role is the central coordinating point for the partnership, supporting strategic priorities, facilitating collaboration across agencies, and ensuring effective governance and accountability.

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to regional health improvement initiatives that support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities across Far North Queensland.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide end-to-end governance and secretariat support to the FNQ RHP and associated working groups

  • Prepare agendas, minutes, briefing papers, reports and action registers

  • Coordinate meetings, workshops and stakeholder engagement activities

  • Monitor implementation of decisions and track progress against key priorities

  • Develop and maintain governance frameworks, workplans and documentation

  • Build and maintain productive relationships across partner organisations

  • Prepare strategic papers, reports and briefing materials for executive stakeholders

  • Support regional planning, health system integration and service improvement initiatives

  • Maintain document management, reporting and administrative systems

  • Coordinate projects and initiatives arising from RHP decisions

About You

You will bring:

  • Experience in governance, executive support, policy, project coordination or strategic planning

  • Exceptional written communication skills, including executive-level reports and briefing papers

  • Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills

  • Experience working across multiple organisations or complex environments

  • Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities

  • An understanding of the Queensland health system and primary healthcare landscape

  • Knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health priorities and culturally safe practices

  • A collaborative, proactive and solutions-focused approach to work

What We Offer

  • Competitive, negotiable remuneration (AO7 equivalent as a guide)

  • Flexible 0.6–1.0 FTE contract opportunity

  • Cairns-based role

  • Opportunity to work with senior health leaders across Far North Queensland

  • Meaningful work contributing to improved health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples


Applications open to:

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