Job details

About your new employer

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.

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).

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.

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: $155,831 to $163,382 p.a. (Nurse Grade 10)
• 4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
• 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
• Plus great Salary Sacrificing options

About your opportunity

The Nursing Director for Prisoner Health and Specialist Services provides expert leadership and operational management to allocated portfolios. This position is accountable for nursing leadership, innovation, and excellence in the continuum of care for Prisoner Health and Specialist Services within the Women's and Children's Service Group.

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent and registration with AHPRA.
• This position requires the incumbent to operate a class C motor vehicle and an appropriate license endorsement to operate this vehicle is required.

Highly Desirable:
Possession of a relevant postgraduate qualification in an appropriate field, such experience may be discipline specific or have a service area focus.

Please refer to the Role Description for further details.

Interested?

Enquiries: Vicki Carson on (07) 4433 1421.

Applications close: 27/08/2025

Apply ONLINE: https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV653676

Recruitment Agency referrals will not be accepted.

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.

• QH Applicant Information Kit (PDF, 953KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  Info Sheet_Document Preparation-new candidates (PDF, 70KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  NG10 Nursing Director - Prisoner Health and Specialist Services 32102496 (Word, 468KB)
  Role Description