Ready to step into a role where your leadership shapes an entire community’s care? Become the Nurse Unit Manager – Acute Care at Woorabinda MPHS and experience unmatched autonomy, accelerated career growth and a culturally-focussed, close-knit team.

Lead emergency and acute services in a dynamic multipurpose facility, influence service expansion, mentor a dedicated team and drive innovation in a setting where your decisions truly matter. With onsite accommodation, rural and remote incentives, an annual isolation bonus, salary packaging, generous leave, and 10 days PD leave with allowances, this role offers both reward and impact.

If you want a leadership role that grows your skills, broadens your scope and makes a difference in community - Woorabinda is calling.

Job details

About us:

The Woorabinda Multipurpose Health Service (MPHS) provides first line health care for the people of Woorabinda and surrounding population. Medical, Nursing, Allied Health, Operational and Administrative staff provide 24-hour Accident and Emergency Care, low acuity inpatient care, Residential Aged Care and a wide range of Community and Public Health services including pharmacy and dental services.

The service currently operates across two facilities an integrated Hospital, Residential Aged Care (4 Beds) and Community and Primary Facility, and an offsite Community Alcohol; and Drug and Mental Health Service Facility. The plan currently underway to extend the building and service to cater for a 14-bed residential care and to move all services to the one address. A renal Satellite unit also operates on site managed by the Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service, Rockhampton Renal Service.

About the role:

To work in a Multipurpose Health Service with an enthusiastic management team to deliver emergency and acute care to the Woorabinda community.

The Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) is a senior level clinician and manager, accountable at an advanced level in the leading, directing and coordination of nursing and associated services within the clinical unit, providing the highest level of care to patients, while meeting national and professional standards.

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.
  • Credentialling as a Xray operator is advantageous in a rural and remote health facility.

What we offer:

Total remuneration value of up to $164,212 is comprised of:

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

Additional Benefits

• Accommodation provided
• Rural and Remote Incentives (RANIP), annual Isolation Bonus
• 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.

Please note pre-employment checks will be carried out on applicants recommended for appointment/employment which may include confirming your qualifications, professional registration/s, previous employment history (including any previous disciplinary action), criminal history, Australian work status and vaccination requirements.

For assistance:

1. Contact Recruitment.CentralQueensland@health.qld.gov.au
2. Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) CH5L672200

Applications close: Thursday, 29 January 2026

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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

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• CH5L672200 - Nurse Unit Manager (PDF)
  
  Information for Applicants (PDF)