Help us deliver improved health outcomes for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders of Woorabinda!

We’re looking for a Nurse Unit Manager to explore a new challenge, providing short term relief (+ possibly more) and leadership to the acute care team in our Multipurpose Health Service.

This incredibly unique opportunity will see you work with the predominately Indigenous community of Woorabinda, making a difference that matters and delivering on our Closing the Gap Strategy.

Interested? Have a yarn with Julie McRae on (07) 4913 2870

Job details

About us:

The Multipurpose Health Service provides 24-hour Accident and Emergency care, inpatient services, residential aged care, and a wide range of community and public health programs, including pharmacy and dental services. Operating across two facilities—an integrated hospital with residential aged care and a community health centre—the service is expanding to include a 14-bed residential care unit and will consolidate all services into a single location. The site also features a renal satellite unit managed by CQ Rockhampton Renal Service, ensuring vital specialist care is accessible locally.

About the role:

Lead and coordinate the Acute Care Team at our Woorabinda Multipurpose Health Service (MPHS), a comprehensive facility offering 24-hour Accident and Emergency care, inpatient services, aged care, and a wide array of public health programs, all while delivering high-level acute care and supporting the Director of Nursing.

About you:

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and a current annual practising certificate.
• Post graduate qualifications in acute care, health Management and Indigenous Health while not mandatory would be advantageous to the applicant.

What we offer:

Total remuneration value of up to $13,684 p.m. is comprised of:

• An hourly rate between $66.85 - $72.58 p.h.
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading

Additional Benefits

• Free Accommodation
• Rural and Remote Incentives - Remote Area Nursing Incentive Package (RANIP)
• Professional Devleopment Allowance and Leave - 10 days p.a.
• 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.
• 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) CH5J664627

Applications close: Thursday, 23 October 2025

Have a yarn with Julie McRae on (07) 4913 2870

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Further information

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Documents

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• CH5J664627 - Nurse Unit Manager (Acute Care) (PDF, 373KB)
  Role Description
  
  Information for Applicants (PDF, 316KB)
  Information Package for Applicants