Take the next step in your career with this exciting, part-time opportunity within our Health Workforce Division. Help to lead the nursing First Nations strategic direction across Queensland.

Job details

Under section 25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991, it is a genuine occupational requirement that the role be performed by an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person.

What you'll do

• Implementation of the First Nations workforce plan.
• Provide high-level strategic advice to the Chief Nurse Officer, First Nations Health Office (FNHO) and the Office of Rural and Remote Health on strategies to increase inclusiveness, implement co-design into nurse-led models of care and to address systemic and institutional racism.
• Provide advice and lead the development of a governance framework that will support the Office of the Chief Nurse Officer to drive strategies to transition First Nations nurses from student to professional.
• Identify and assist to develop and embed programs to encourage First Nations nursing recruitment and retention in the Queensland Health Workforce across all levels.

Please refer to the attached Role Description for more information.

About you

The First Nations Nursing Director is a registered nurse who has delegated responsibilities in relation to this role to support the Chief Nurse Officer. You will demonstrate clinical, management and leadership expertise, experience, and aptitude to provide advanced corporate support to optimise nursing practice and services. You will be responsible for strategic leadership in planning, coordination, formulation, and direction of policies in relation to First Nation nursing strategic initiatives. You will demonstrate expert and comprehensive knowledge of contemporary nursing practice and co-design of services that assist to drive health equity and linkages and partnerships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Controlled Health Services (ATSICCHS).

Why work with us?

Work alongside passionate professionals in a supportive and inclusive environment that values people and prioritises employee success and wellbeing.

Competitive salaries

• 12.75% superannuation
• 17.5% leave loading

Employee wellbeing & development

• Access to 24/7 confidential employee support providers and counsellors including for immediate family members
• Additional flexibility to support your work life balance including access to generous leave entitlements, such as purchased leave, domestic violence leave, reproductive health leave, cultural leave, study and examination leave.
• Access to a variety of programs and initiatives to support training and career growth.
• Grow your skills through hands-on experience and access to internal training opportunities and additional financial and leave benefits for approved external training and development.

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion 

At Queensland Health, our work environment is inclusive and supportive, and we value our employees. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from people of all cultures, abilities and backgrounds.

Our commitment to cultural safety, equity, diversity and inclusion means we understand some people may need changes to the recruitment process. If you need support during the recruitment process, such as meeting with the panel virtually instead of in person, please reach out to the hiring manager. We value diverse candidates and your need for adjustments will not affect our hiring decisions. 

Ready to apply?

For further information on how to apply please review the attached Role Description.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Applications will remain current for a period of up to 12 months and may be considered for other vacancies which may include an alternative employment basis such as temporary, full time or part time.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• Applicant Pack - July 2025 (PDF, 911KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  HW652849 First Nations Nursing Director RD (PDF, 1.59MB)
  Role Description