Join our Team as Manager Health and Wellbeing in the Torres Strait Islands Region.

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in a vibrant community?

Torres Strait Region

Are you passionate about strengthening community wellbeing and celebrating culture, knowledge and connection? Do you thrive in leadership roles where partnership, purpose and impact come together?

We are seeking an experienced and community-minded Manager - Health & Wellbeing/Indigenous Knowledge Centre to lead the successful delivery of health programs and Indigenous Knowledge Centre services across the Torres Strait Region.

About the Role

This position ensures the successful implementation of integrated health and wellbeing programs and the effective delivery of Indigenous Knowledge Centre services. You will build and maintain strong partnerships both internal and external to improve physical, social and emotional wellbeing outcomes for communities across the region.

You will operate in alignment with organisational policies, funding guidelines, and our mission and vision demonstrating leadership grounded in respect, cultural integrity and service excellence.

About You

You are a values driven leader with:

• Experience managing health, wellbeing or community service programs.
• Strong partnership-building and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Financial and project management capability.
• The ability to communicate clearly and culturally appropriately.
• A commitment to improving outcomes for Torres Strait communities.
• The role is located in the Torres Strait. Knowledge of Torres Strait languages, including Meriam Mer, Kala Lagaw Ya, and Creole, is desirable.

What we offer:

• Based at any TSIRC Division or Thursday Island
• Fixed Term until 30.6.2028
• 6 weeks annual leave
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Additional TSIRC public holidays
• Travel allowance

Regular travel to the Torres Strait Islands is a requirement of this position.

Why Join Us?

This is more than a management role. It is an opportunity to make a lasting impact across the Torres Strait Region. You will lead meaningful programs that strengthen wellbeing, preserve knowledge, and enhance quality of life for current and future generations.

Applying:

To download the PD, and to apply for this job go to: https://torstrarc.recruitmenthub.com.au/Vacancies & enter ref code: 6867572.

Please ensure you submitt a cover letter and an updated resume addressing the Capabilities, Skills and Experience in the position description by Friday, 13 March 2026.

For more information contact David Abednego on 0461 411 210

TSIRC is an equal opportunity employer, celebrating diversity and committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees