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Principal Project Officer - Ayr Maternity Co-Design Project
Women’s and Children's Service Group, THHS
Townsville Hospital and Health Service are seeking a Principal Project Officer, Ayr Maternity Co-Design Project to join the team within Women’s and Children’s Service Group at the Townsville University Hospital on a Fixed Term Temporary basis. The Project Officer (PO) will work to undertake consultation and co-design with Ayr community members and the Ayr Health service. |
Job details
| Position status | Contract |
|---|---|
| Position type | Part-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Nursing |
| Classification | Nurse Grade 7 |
| Workplace Location | Townsville region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/TV650918 |
| Closing date | 21-Aug-2025 |
| Job duration | TPT, 45.6 hrs p.f. up to 30/06/26 with poss ext |
| Contact person | Rebecca Lewis |
| Contact details | 07 4433 1827 Access the National Relay Service |
About your new employer
Clinical Excellence
The Townsville Hospital and Health Service (HHS) organisation offers a diverse and dynamic healthcare environment, providing access to cutting-edge medical practices, advanced research, and specialised clinical expertise. As a leading tertiary and referral service, we foster continuous professional development, allowing staff to work on complex cases, engage with multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to innovative healthcare solutions.
Career Growth and Development
We support career progression with structured pathways, secondment opportunities, and access to education and training programs. Whether specialising in a clinical field, upskilling in Digital Health, or transitioning to leadership roles, employees benefit from mentorship, professional development initiatives, and strong institutional partnerships with James Cook University (JCU).
Supportive Workplace Culture and Regional Advantage
A strong community-driven culture makes our organisation an attractive workplace, fostering collaboration, inclusion, and professional support. We balance metro-level healthcare opportunities with a regional feel, offering short commutes, access to rural and urban facilities, and a close-knit professional network. Employees experience a unique blend of career growth and lifestyle flexibility without the hustle of larger cities.
Work/Life Balance and Lifestyle Benefits
Nestled within beautiful North Queensland, the rural, urban, country and coastal locations found within the Townsville HHS region provides vibrant and unique communities, affordable living with stunning landscapes, outdoor adventures, and a relaxed lifestyle.
Townsville HHS prioritises employee wellbeing, offering flexible work arrangements, stable job security, and a family-friendly environment. Staff benefit from regional opportunities while maintaining modern healthcare advantages.
Competitive salary and benefits:
We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.
- Salary range: $5081.10 to $5516.60 p.f. (Nurse Grade 7)
- 4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
- 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
- Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available
About your opportunity
- To ensure the successful development of a co-designed maternity model of care to respond to the needs of women and families living and accessing midwifery care in Ayr.
- This project will require specialist knowledge of midwifery models of care utilising project management methodologies.
- The project will undertake maternity models of care redesign to optimise community input and identify options to improve access and continuity of care.
Requirements:
- Bachelor of Midwifery or equivalent is a mandatory qualification for this position.
- Highly Desirable: Possession of a relevant postgraduate qualification in an appropriate field is highly desirable. Such experience may be discipline specific or have a service area focus.
- Driver Licence: This position requires the applicant to possess an appropriate license to operate a Class C (car) motor vehicle.
- Travel: This position may be required to travel to (via small planes or ferry), and work at, other facilities located within the Townsville Hospital and Health Service.
- The successful applicant must be able to commit to this requirement.
- This is a (VPD) risk role.
Please refer to the Role Description for further details.
Enquiries are welcome please contact: Rebecca Lewis on (07) 4433 1827.
Apply ONLINE: https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV650918
Applications close: Thursday, 21/8/2025
Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
Please download the Role Description from the `Documents' section below for application/interview preparation and future reference.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Documents
Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.
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NG7 Princpial Project Officer (Ayr Maternity Co-Design Project) 321515590 (Word, 3.60MB)
Role Description
Info Sheet_Document Preparation-new candidates-13.05.24 (PDF, 70KB)
Information Package for Applicants
QH Applicant Information Kit (PDF, 939KB)
Application Kit
