HQ Function

The headquarters oversees the strategic direction, operational management, and clinical governance for all hospitals, primary healthcare centres, and community health services within the TCHHS region.

Notable Features:

Co-located with Thursday Island Hospital, facilitating close integration between administrative and clinical operations. The location is vital for serving the unique logistical and cultural needs of the Torres Strait Islands.

Work Culture:

A highly collaborative and mission-driven environment focused on community health, cultural sensitivity, and addressing the unique challenges of delivering healthcare in remote and diverse settings. Strong emphasis on partnerships with local Indigenous communities and organizations.

HQ Significance:

The headquarters is crucial for coordinating healthcare delivery across one of Australia's most geographically dispersed and logistically complex health service areas, ensuring equitable access to care for remote populations.

Values Reflected in HQ: The headquarters' operations reflect values of community focus, cultural respect, equity, accountability, and innovation in remote healthcare delivery.

Location:

Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service is a regional health service operating exclusively within Queensland, Australia. It does not have a global operational presence. However, it may collaborate with national and international organizations on specific public health initiatives, research, particularly in areas like tropical medicine, Indigenous health, and remote healthcare delivery models, sharing knowledge and best practices.

Street Address:

Douglas Street (Thursday Island Hospital Campus - Main Admin)

City:

Thursday Island

State/Province:

QLD

Country:

Australia