Contract Type - Full Time Permanent

Employment Base - Cairns, QLD

There is a genuine occupational requirement that the incumbent be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander decent under section 25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991.

About us

Mookai Rosie Bi-Bayan (MRBB), founded in the 1980s by Aunty Rose Richards, is a respected Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community-controlled health organisation based in Cairns. MRBB provides culturally safe, holistic health services to women and families from Cape York, the Northern Peninsula Area, and the Torres Strait while they are away from home for medical care. Our programs include Mookai Family Health, which delivers comprehensive, culturally safe primary health care through a wrap-around service model, the Health Accommodation Centre, a facility that can house up to 24 women and 12 children, providing a safe and comfortable environment during treatment, the Maternal Health Program, which delivers midwifery, antenatal, postnatal, and doula services; and the Wellbeing Program, which provides mental health, parenting, and advocacy support. MRBB’s integrated model of care places culture, community, and client wellbeing at the heart of everything we do.

About the role

The Wellbeing Manager holds a senior leadership role responsible for strategically overseeing and shaping wellbeing programs and services in alignment with MRBB's Model of Care. This includes driving service accessibility, quality and safety, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation. The role involves leading a multidisciplinary team of mental health and social support professionals, guiding the development and refinement of programs to meet evolving client needs and improve health outcomes. This role oversees the wellbeing programs at the Health Accommodation Centre and Mookai Family Health.

Candidate selection criteria

Tertiary qualifications in health, social work, psychology, community services, or a related field, with eligibility for professional registration where applicable.

Demonstrated experience in leading multidisciplinary teams within health or community service settings, with a strong focus on staff development, performance management, and fostering a positive team culture.

Proven ability to design, implement, and evaluate wellbeing programs and services, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives, community and client needs.

High level understanding of primary health care, mental health, and social and emotional wellbeing services, particularly in the context of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

Experience in accreditation processes, and compliance with health service standards and funding requirements.

Experience in managing budgets, resources, and HR functions within a health or community services setting.

Knowledge of relevant legislation, standards, and reporting requirements in the health sector, including experience in preparing reports for executive and governance bodies.

Current Working with Children Check (Blue Card)

Current Queensland Drivers Licence

Your benefits

Work hours - Monday to Friday from 08.30am to 4.30pm

Rewarding salary range: $130,000 - $135,000 per annum (based on candidate’s qualifications, experience, and knowledge)

Salary sacrifice of up to $15,900

12% superannuation contributions

5 weeks annual leave and 17.5% leave loading

Flexible work arrangements to ensure work-life balance

Build valuable and long-lasting connections with stakeholders from regional and remote Queensland

Applications close - Sunday, 03 August 2025

For more information about this position, please contact Human Resources via 07 4081 7500 or [email protected].