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TORRES NEWS THURSDAY 2 FEBRUARY 2023
Governor’s visit a success
Non-Executive Member Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Board
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Pics thanks to Waybeni Buway Ngurpay Mudh & Torres Shire Council.
Queensland Governor, Her Excellency the Honourable Dr Jeannette Young AC PSM, attended a special assembly in her honour at Waybeni Buway Ngurpay Mudh last Friday. The Prep students enjoyed an extra treat, with her Excellency and husband Prof Nimmo reading a book to the students called A Place for All Queenslanders. WBNM Head of Campus Rick Cass said the students were mesmerised by Dr Young and her warm, heart-felt speech and book reading. Dr Young said she was familiar with our region from her previous portfolios within the State Government. “Our students really showed their excellent behaviour and
respect for her excellency and the vice regal party,” Mr Cass said. “Our staff took lead roles in the assembly as well, with Tagai Cultural Advisor Fred Peters making an excellent acknowledgment of country, and Richard Matthew leading the assembly for school prayer and affirmation with our school captains, as well as performing with the students four sidaun dances from across Zenadth Kes. “Her Excellency was really impressed.” The visit was facilitated by Torres Shire Council, including the Mayor, Cr Yen Loban, Deputy Mayor, Cr Gabriel Bani and CEO Dalassa Yorkston. The Vice-Regal couple joined representatives from the Torres Shire Council and local
community for a welcome dinner upon their arrival at Waiben. The Governor joined in traditional island dance, much to her and the community’s enjoyment. In keeping with her pledge to visit hospitals and health centres throughout Queensland, the Governor made time to visit the Thursday Island hospital, greeting staff and was accompanied by Australia Day Ambassador Professor Peter Leggat AM. Mayor Loban said they were given a warm Torres Strait welcome. “They enjoyed not only hospitality but engaging in our culture and learning of progress and challenges being experienced in our region,” he said.
The Opportunity The Queensland Government delivers free universal healthcare to five million Queenslanders through Queensland Health. The Queensland Government is investing a record $23.6 billion into healthcare. The Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Board (HHB) is one of 16 statewide boards and provides governance to the Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service (HHS). The Torres and Cape HHS delivers hospital and healthcare services across Cape York and the Northern Peninsula Area, including 18 islands in the Torres Straits. All 16 HHBs, including the Torres and Cape HHB, are accountable to the Minister for Health and Ambulance Services and must perform their functions in accordance with the Hospital and Health Boards Act 2011. Board members are community leaders and have the ability to contribute to shaping the future of health care in the region for which they are responsible, whilst enhancing the efficient, effective and sustainable delivery of health services. Applications The Queensland Government is seeking applications from appropriately experienced community members to fill a vacancy on the Torres and Cape HHB. Community members are being sought from the Torres and Cape region and from throughout the state to be on the board. To be successful in this role, you: • are ready and able to add value to the Board through your skills, knowledge and experience, including but not limited to any of the following areas of expertise: health management; business management; financial management; human resource management; clinical expertise; legal expertise; primary healthcare; health consumer and community engagement; and persons with skills, knowledge and experience in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health and community issues • are able to analyse, critically assess and drive performance • have the confidence and connections to strengthen community engagement and collaborative partnerships • are a leader who thinks strategically, embodies personal integrity, has political astuteness, commercial acumen, resilience and are a team player • are available to travel to Torres and Cape HHS communities if you are located outside the region. Applications are to be submitted online. For an information pack and instructions on how to submit your application please visit https://edenritchie.com.au/hhb-appointment/ These opportunities are remunerated in accordance with Queensland Government guidelines. We strongly encourage First Nations people, women, people with expertise in multiculturalism, young people, and people with disabilities to apply. A range of probity checks will be undertaken for persons being considered for appointment. Applications close midnight, Friday 10 February 2023. Should you wish to receive assistance on submitting your expression of interest, please contact Eden Ritchie Recruitment via Justine Eden on 0412 156 930 or Kim Ritchie on 0412 156 920.
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