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Midwifery & Nursing Director - Women & Children
Mount Isa
A Rare Opportunity to Shape Regional Healthcare!
North West Hospital and Health Service are seeking an experienced and inspiring healthcare leader to lead Midwifery and Nursing - Women and Children Services across our diverse region. This senior executive leadership role offers the opportunity to shape contemporary models of care, build workforce capability, and drive meaningful improvements in health outcomes for women, babies, children and families.
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Nursing |
| Classification | Nurse Grade 11 |
| Workplace Location | North West Qld |
| Job ad reference | QLD/MI696291 |
| Closing date | 26-Nov-2026 |
| Job duration | Permanent, Full-time |
| Contact person | Karen Slater |
| Contact details | (07) 4744 4408 Access the National Relay Service |
About the role
You will provide strategic, operational and professional leadership across maternity, paediatric, neonatal, child and family health services.
Leading a diverse portfolio of clinical services, you will drive innovation, strengthen workforce capability, champion cultural safety and ensure the delivery of high-quality, contemporary care that improves outcomes for women, infants, children and families across North West Queensland.
Working with us
- For 1 year will get you an isolation bonus of AUD$3,714. If you stay for 2 years you will get AUD$11,140; and for your 3rd year (and every year after that) you will get AUD$7,426 (pro rata for part time employees).
- In your downtime, we will provide 2 return airfares p.a. (full time employees) (inc. spouse/dependents) or 1 return airfare p.a. (part time employees) to the nearest east coast provincial city in conjunction with your recreation leave.
- 12.75% employer superannuation contribution.
- Tax savings through salary sacrificing options are also available.
- Plus 2 weeks p.a., travel as required and enrolment and conference costs for approved courses and conferences.
- We also offer staff accommodation (if eligible) or a private rental subsidy of AUD$82.50 per week for up to 17 months.
Requirements
- Mandatory requirements are a relevant tertiary degree qualification and appropriate registration/licences.
- C Class Motor Vehicle Licence.
- Pre-employment screening will be conducted for the successful applicant, including Criminal History checks.
- This is a VPD risk role and may require evidence of vaccination or immunity to: Hepatitis A/B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis, and Tuberculosis.
- A period of probation may apply.
About North West Hospital and Health Service
The North West Hospital and Health Service (NWHHS) delivers public health services across approximately 300,000 square kilometres, supporting remote communities throughout North Western Queensland and the Gulf of Carpentaria. We are committed to promoting community wellbeing and providing high-quality, accessible and effective healthcare for all.
- Unique locations
- Friendly communities
- Regional, rural and remote $$$ incentives
The lifestyle in Mount Isa is family friendly; it is a vibrant city with an outback community feel. You will fall in love with the natural splendour of the North West Queensland region, the experience of a rural/urban community and the opportunity to make a real and positive difference... and want to stay.
Mount Isa is a great place to live and work!
Interested?
Download the Role Description for further information and application / interview preparation.
Contact: Karen Slater on (07) 4744 4408.
Applications close: Thursday, 26 November 2026.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Our vision is to be Queensland's leading HHS delivering excellence in remote healthcare to our patients, working as an integral part of the community.
We are an equal opportunity employer.
Documents
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