This newly established Clinical Facilitator role offers a fantastic opportunity to step into an early leadership position while enjoying a permanent part-time schedule that supports the perfect work–life balance. Based in beautiful Yeppoon, you’ll play a hands-on role supporting novice and Graduate Registered Nurses as they begin their careers, becoming their trusted mentor and go-to source of guidance.

Along the way, you’ll help build capability, strengthen professional relationships, contribute to quality improvement, and promote safe, high-quality care across services. Ride the wave of this exciting opportunity and support the next generation of nurses by the coast!

Job details

About us:

The Nursing and Midwifery Education and Research Unit delivers education, professional practice development, and Clinical Practice Improvement initiatives for nursing and midwifery staff. These services support the achievement of best practice standards and high-quality health service delivery.

Led by the Nursing Director of Education and Research, the unit includes Nurse Educators, Midwifery Educators, Clinical Nurse Consultants, Clinical Facilitators, the Transfusion Nurse, and Librarians. Nurse Educators in Gladstone, Emerald, Aged Care, and Mental Health also maintain strong professional links with the unit, supporting collaboration and consistency across services.

About the role:

As a Clinical Facilitator, you'll play a hands-on role in supporting and guiding novice nurses and Graduate Registered Nurses as they begin their journey. You'll be the friendly face, trusted mentor, and experienced clinician they turn to for encouragement, practical teaching, and support in the clinical environment.

Not only do you get the be the go-to knowledge bank, you'll also help create a positive learning culture by working side-by-side with nurses, sharing your knowledge, and modelling confident, evidence-based practice. You'll collaborate closely with clinical teams, helping to build capability, confidence, and safe, high-quality care across services.

This is a fantastic early leadership opportunity where you can:

• Support and mentor novice and graduate nurses in real clinical settings
• Deliver practical, evidence-based education and learning experiences
• Help shape a supportive and engaging learning culture
• Contribute to quality improvement and research activities
• Build strong professional relationships across education and clinical teams
• Promote safe, high-quality practice every day

About you:

• As the successful applicant, you will hold current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and a Bachelor of Nursing (or equivalent).
• A Certificate IV in Training and Assessment is highly desirable.
• A relevant postgraduate qualification with a clinical education component is required; however, applicants who do not yet hold this qualification must be willing to complete it within an agreed timeframe as part of their professional development.

What we offer:

Total remuneration value of up to $69,626 p.a. is comprised of:

• An hourly rate between $57.48 - $61.55 p.h.
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading

Additional Benefits:

• 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) RK6D679807

Applications close: Sunday, 19 April 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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• Information for Applicants (PDF)
  
  RK6D679807 - Clinical Facilitator (PDF)