Join Central Queensland Health as a Clinical Nurse Consultant – Child, Youth and Family Health in Rockhampton. Provide expert clinical leadership and consultancy across Child and Family Health services, supporting safe, high-quality, family-centred care across regional and rural communities. You’ll lead contemporary models of care, including universal, universal plus, enhanced and MECSH, while contributing to clinical governance, quality improvement, education and workforce development.

This permanent part-time role combines advanced clinical practice with the opportunity to mentor staff, influence service delivery and improve outcomes for children and families across Central Queensland.

Job details

About us:

Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service provides Child and Family Health services across a diverse region, from regional cities and rural communities to coastal locations. Our child-centred, family-focused service provides health promotion, education, developmental surveillance, early intervention and care coordination, supporting families to build confidence and capacity and achieve positive outcomes for their children. Services are delivered across family homes, community clinics, hospitals, schools and other community settings, as well as through telehealth and telephone consultation.

About the role:

As Clinical Nurse Consultant – Child, Youth and Family Health, you will provide expert clinical leadership, consultancy and advanced nursing practice across Child and Family Health services. Working with a high level of autonomy, you'll provide both direct and indirect care while supporting clinical decision-making, governance, quality improvement and workforce development.

You'll provide clinical leadership across universal, universal plus and enhanced models of care, including Maternal Early Childhood Sustained Home-visiting (MECSH), and support outreach services across Central Queensland. You'll also mentor and educate staff, contribute to evidence-based practice and service improvement, and provide professional and clinical support to regional and rural teams. Travel across CQHHS is a requirement of the role.

About you:

You are an experienced Registered Nurse with advanced clinical knowledge and expertise in Child and Family Health nursing and a commitment to delivering safe, compassionate and family-centred care. You'll bring strong clinical leadership, critical thinking and decision-making skills, along with the ability to mentor others, lead improvement initiatives and work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams.

Registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse is mandatory. A relevant postgraduate qualification, or evidence of enrolment, is highly desirable, while Immunisation Practice Nurse and Board-Certified Lactation Consultant qualifications will also be highly regarded. A current Class C driver licence is required.

What we offer:

Total remuneration value of up to $87,103 p.a. is comprised of:

• An hourly rate between $70.92 - $77.00 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) RK6I691639

Applications close: Thursday, 17 September 2026

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Further information

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• RK6I691639 - Clinical Nurse Consultant (PDF)
  
  Information for Applicants (PDF)