We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Director of Nursing Facility Manager to lead the delivery of exceptional nursing and clinical services at our Gin Gin facility. This is a unique opportunity to combine clinical leadership, operational management, and community engagement in a supportive and rewarding environment. This role requires a balance of strong clinical expertise, effective leadership, and operational management skills to deliver safe, person-centred, and sustainable care services and make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients, staff and the wider community.

Job details

Take a chance, progress your career and discover all that the Wide Bay has to offer.

Your opportunity: 

• The Director of Nursing is a clinical manager, accountable at an advanced practice level for the coordination of patient centred clinical practice and the provision of human and material resources within the Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service.
• The Director of Nursing provides leadership and line manager direction to nursing, administration and operational staff and is responsible for the facilitation and provision of quality and cost-effective nursing and operational services which are consistent with contemporary standards and best practice within the Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service.
• The Director of Nursing utilises data and information to ensure that the service is organised for safety and measures are in place to capture the standard of service delivery.

This is a Temporary Full Time, 76 hrs p.f. role for a period of up to 12 months from February 2026.

Find out more in the Role Description.

Our offer:  You will receive a competitive remuneration package value up to $186,412 p.a., (FT for 12 months) comprising salary between $155,831 - $163,382 p.a., employer contribution to superannuation (up to 12.75%) and annual leave loading (17.5%) (NRG10) (Temporary Full Time, 76 hrs p.f. for a period of up to 12 months from February 2026) (Applications will remain current for 12 months). Job Ad Reference: H2511WB670319

Other benefits include:   

• Generous superannuation contribution (up to 12.75%)
• Annual Leave Loading (17.5%)
• Fantastic salary sacrificing benefits
• Professional Development Allowance 
• Professional Development Leave 
• Flexible work arrangements
• Lower cost of living

Discover Rural Wide Bay   

The Wide Bay is a diverse and beautiful region in Queensland, Australia and is known for its wide-open spaces, subtropical temperatures, strong community spirit and relaxed, family-friendly lifestyle. In the countryside you will find friendly towns, scenic farming land, rugged mountain ranges and National Parks. The many lakes, rivers and dams provide the perfect waterside location for camping, hiking, swimming, fishing and water sports. The Wide Bay has hundreds of kilometres of back roads and tracks, perfect for horse riding, trailbikes and four-wheel driving. The region is full of sugar cane, avocadoes, macadamias, citrus and vegetable crops and rolling hills of grazing cattle.  

How to apply:

The Role Description and Information Package provide specific information on how to apply for the advertised position. ***APPLICATIONS ARE ONLY ACCEPTED ONLINE***

Join our Hospital and Health Service family and see what it's like to be in a supportive workplace with engaged teams working together to ensure

‘Care, connection and compassion for all'

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.

• H2511WB670319 - RD (PDF)
  
  Information for Nursing Applicants - 2023 (PDF)
  
  Document Preparation Guide (PDF)
  
  Launch your career with the WBHHS (PDF)