We are hiring Registered Nurses and Midwives to fill critical roles across Central Queensland. We’ll match your preferences to our vacancies, making it easier to land a job you’ll love.

Whether you want to live minutes from the beach, in the heart of the city or the great outback – you'll find it here in Central Queensland.

We offer competitive compensation with great benefits like high super contributions, salary packaging and job-specific training.

Apply today to be considered for Nurse or Midwife roles across Central Queensland Health!

Job details

About us:

Are you ready for the best of work and life? Central Queensland Health is our region's largest health employer – providing public health care in our regional, rural and remote communities. Our facilities span the coast to the outback, including Hospitals, Multipurpose Health Services and Community Clinics.

When you join us, you're joining a team of 4,000+ people who provide great care to Central Queenslanders. We offer competitive benefits, stable employment, and flexible conditions so you can prioritise what you know matters most. You'll also enjoy 300 sunny days a year, short commutes, meaningful connections to community, and lower costs of living. Apply today!

Check out our facilities here: Hospitals and health centres | Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service

About the role:

Break free from having to submit application after application – apply here to be considered for Registered Nurse or Midwife opportunities across Central Queensland Health, including the following locations:

• Rockhampton
• Mount Morgan
• Yeppoon (Capricorn Coast)
• Gladstone
• Central Highlands - Emerald, Blackwater, Theodore, Springsure, Woorabinda
• Banana Region - Baralaba, Biloela, Moura 

About you:

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse / Midwife with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Proven ability to comprehensively assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care.
• Proven ability to critically think in relation to planning and responding to a potentially rapidly changing environment regarding safe patient centred care.
• Ability to communicate with, and provide leadership to, other multidisciplinary team members.

What we offer:

Casual

• An hourly rate between $41.73 - $65.84 p.h.
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety

Permanent / Fixed Term Temporary

Total remuneration value of up to $121,106 p.a. is comprised of:

• An hourly rate between $41.73 - $65.84 p.h.
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading

Additional Benefits

• Ongoing Professional Development and Education Opportunities
• Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety
• Generous Salary Sacrificing Options
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Fitness Passport

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements:

It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.

How to apply:

To apply, please submit the following:

• Your current CV or resume, including referees.
• A cover letter (1-2 pages) addressing how your experience, skills and values align with the key responsibilities and expectations outlined in the Role Description.
• Responses to the questionnaire when prompted.
• Any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.

For assistance:

1. Contact Recruitment.CentralQueensland@health.qld.gov.au
2. Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK5F644930.

Applications close: Wednesday, 30 July 2025

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Further information

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

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Documents

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

• Information for Applicants (PDF, 316KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  RK5G645989 - Registered Nurse (PDF, 342KB)
  Role Description
  
  RK5G645989 - Registered Midwife (PDF, 341KB)
  Role Description