Work for us and be part of a dynamic and diverse Nursing and Midwifery team that recognises and values professionalism, leadership and excellence in healthcare.

This is your opportunity to work in a challenging, dynamic and diverse environment and contribute to our vision of creating:

Pathways to better health
for our North West communities.

Job details

North West Hospital and Health Service (HHS)

• Unique locations
• Friendly communities
• Regional, rural and remote $$$ incentives

Working with us

• for 1 year will get you an isolation bonus of AUD$3,500. If you stay for 2 years you will get AUD$10,500… and for your 3rd year (and every year after that) you will get AUD$7,000.

In your downtime, we will provide 2 return airfares p.a. (inc. spouse/dependents) to the nearest east coast provincial city in conjunction with your recreation leave; of which we offer 5 weeks p.a. with a 17.5% loading/bonus.

• base salary ranges between $107,960 and $115,604 p.a. pro rata (Nurse Grade 6 Band 1).
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution.
• Long Service Leave and Sick Leave accrual.
• Tax savings through salary sacrificing options are also available.

Professionally, our HHS values professionalism, leadership capability, excellence and resilience in our staff. We are committed to providing extraordinary opportunities for career development including in-house training, development and mentoring programs.

Plus 2 weeks p.a., travel as required and enrolment and conference costs for approved courses and conferences.

We also offer staff accommodation (if eligible) or a private rental subsidy of AUD$82.50 per week for up to 17 months.

The lifestyle in Julia Creek is family friendly; it is located in MicKinlay shire. You will fall in love with the natural splendour of the North West Queensland region and the opportunity to make a real and positive difference... and want to stay. The main industries are farming and mining.

The Traditional Owners of the area are the Kalkadoon people.

Mount Isa is a great place to live and work!

About the role

Permanent full time and part time (multiple roles)

Requirements

• Mandatory requirements are a relevant tertiary degree qualification and appropriate registration/licences.
• Requires employees to have a current National Police Certificate. Queensland Health will facilitate applicants obtaining the above National Police Certificate.
• C Class Motor Vehicle Licence.
• Pre-employment screening will be conducted for the successful applicant, including Criminal History checks.
• This is a VPD risk role and may require evidence of vaccination or immunity to: Hepatitis A/B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis, and Tuberculosis.
• A period of probation may apply.

Interested?

Download the Role Description for further information and application / interview preparation.

Apply ONLINE: https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-MI645172

Contact: Kellie Leon on 07 4746 4000.

Applications close: Tuesday 08 July 2025.

Further information

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

Our vision is to be Queensland's leading HHS delivering excellence in remote healthcare to our patients, working as an integral part of the community.

We are an equal opportunity employer.

Documents

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

• QH Applicant Information Kit (PDF, 939KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  Info Sheet_Documentation Preparation - new candidates 26.09.2024 (PDF, 75KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  MI645172 Clinical Nurse Julia Creek Hospital - Role Description (PDF, 543KB)
  Role Description