Townsville Hospital and Health Service, is the public healthcare provider for the government areas of Townsville, Burdekin, Charters Towers, Flinders, Richmond, Hinchinbrook and Palm Island. We operate 21 facilities from primary care in regional locations to highly specialised care at the main hospital.

Townsville University Hospital, the largest tertiary hospital in northern Australia, provides specialist referral services for 700,000 people living in the region.

We are planning and innovating for the future, advancing healthcare through impactful research, training tomorrow’s health sector workforce.

Job details

Are you ready to make a difference in public healthcare?

Townsville Hospital and Health Service offers a unique opportunity to be part of a dynamic healthcare environment focused on innovation and excellence.

Our vision is world-class healthcare for northern Queensland and our purpose is "great care every day,".

Our values are:

Integrity | Compassion | Accountability | Respect | Engagement

We are seeking committed and passionate professionals to help us achieve our mission.

About the opportunity:

Position: Nursing Director / Program Manager

Vacancy: Fixed Term Temporary full-time, 23/06/2025 upto 29/03/2026 with possible extension not exceeding 12 months.

Location: Townsville University Hospital

The Nursing Director/Program Manager works in collaboration with the Medical Director of MHSG, relevant Clinical Directors and the other Nursing Director within the Service Group to assist and provide service direction, service coordination and maintain clinical standards and patient safety to ensure effective use of human and material resources within THHS Services Agreement.

Your contributions will be valued and impactful.

Enjoy a generous remuneration package including:

• Salary range: $7358.30 p.f. (Nurse Grade 12)
• 4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
• 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
• Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available

Why Choose Us?

• Competitive salary and benefits: We offer attractive remuneration packages, including comprehensive health benefits, professional development opportunities, and generous leave entitlements.
• Lifestyle and location: Nestled within beautiful North Queensland, the rural, urban, country and coastal locations found within the Townsville Hospital and Health Service region provide vibrant and unique communities, affordable living with stunning landscapes, outdoor adventures, and a relaxed lifestyle.

Requirements:

• Mandatory: Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent is a required 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.
  • Credentialed status with the Australian College of Mental Health Nurses (ACMHN) is a requirement of this role.
  • Appointment as an Authorised Mental Health Practitioner (AMHP) under the Mental Health Act 2000 or the willingness to undertake and complete the requirements for appointment.
• On call: Appointees will be required to participate in an on-call roster.
• Drivers Licence: This position requires the incumbent to operate a class C motor vehicle and an appropriate license endorsement to operate this vehicle is required.
• This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role.

Please refer to the Role Description for further details.

With challenge comes opportunity; utilise your resilience and join the rewarding and interesting profession of providing exceptional, accessible healthcare and support to our community, your community.

Apply now if you want to help us shape the future of healthcare while enjoying a fulfilling work-life balance.

Enquiries are welcome; for a confidential discussion please contact:
Alice Almeida-Crasto on (07) 4433 8088.

Apply ONLINE: https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV637868

Applications close: Thursday, 05/06/2025

Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies 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.

Please download the Role Description from the `Documents’ section below for application/interview preparation and future reference.

Documents

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

• Info Sheet_Document Preparation-new candidates-13.05.24 (PDF, 70KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  QH Applicant Information Kit (PDF, 939KB)
  Application Kit
  
  NG12 ND Program Manager (MHSG) 32010494 (Word, 1.33MB)
  Role Description