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Director of Nursing/Facility Manager
Kingaroy
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Nursing |
| Classification | Nurse Grade 11 |
| Workplace Location | Toowoomba region,Wide Bay |
| Job ad reference | QLD/DD2611696583 |
| Closing date | 03-Dec-2026 |
| Job duration | for 6 months up to 12 months |
| Contact person | Matt Boyd |
| Contact details | 0428 300 641 Access the National Relay Service |
What your day could look like
As Director of Nursing/Facility Manager, you'll play a vital role in shaping healthcare outcomes across Kingaroy and the South Burnett community. From leading high-quality hospital and community health services to fostering strong partnerships and innovative ways of working, you'll help ensure people can access safe, effective and person-centred care close to home.
Every day, you'll contribute by:
- Leading clinical and operational excellence across hospital and community services to achieve outstanding patient and community outcomes.
- Building strong partnerships with healthcare teams, community stakeholders and leaders to strengthen service delivery and future planning.
- Driving workforce capability, service improvement and a positive workplace culture that supports quality care and staff success.
- Guiding strategic initiatives, governance and resource management to ensure sustainable, efficient and high-performing services.
Let's talk about you!
You're a leader who brings vision, courage and compassion to every decision. You know how to balance strategy with people, creating environments where teams feel supported, accountable and inspired to deliver their best. You'll take pride in strengthening services that make a genuine difference to regional communities, while leading change, innovation and continuous improvement with integrity and purpose.
Here's what will help you thrive in this role:
- Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
- Significant leadership experience within complex healthcare environments, including service, workforce and resource management.
- Strong capability in clinical governance, quality improvement, risk management and achieving organisational outcomes.
- Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence, collaborate and lead multidisciplinary teams.
You'll stand out from the crowd if you have experience leading rural or community-based health services and/or postgraduate qualifications in health management, nursing leadership or a related field.
Above all, you'll bring the values we live by at Darling Downs Health: Compassion, Integrity, Dignity, Innovation and Courage.
Why Join Darling Downs Health?
At Darling Downs Health, we care for over 300,000 people across our expansive region. No matter where you live in our region, from Taroom in the north to Texas in the south, our purpose is to ensure accessible and sustainable care. It's complex, challenging work that makes a real difference – and the career possibilities are endless.
Whether you're a doctor, nurse, allied health professional, facilities team member, or administrator, you'll see your impact firsthand. Here, you'll find opportunities that simply don't exist elsewhere: the chance to lead initiatives, develop specialties, and embrace responsibilities that would take years to access in larger health services.
Darling Downs Health is where you can step up sooner, grow faster, and help shape the future of care across our region.
Your career at Darling Downs Health also comes with meaningful rewards:
- Maximise your take‑home pay with salary packaging and generous leave entitlements
- Enjoy flexible work arrangements that support balance and variety
- Access professional development funding, study leave and clear career pathways
- Be part of a diverse and inclusive culture that values learning and collaboration.
- Take care of your wellbeing with EAP access, private health insurance discounts and the Fitness Passport.
For a full list of benefits, visit: Darling Downs Health Benefits
Your future is here. Where are you?
If you're ready to make a meaningful impact and grow your career in a place that values people and purpose, we'd love to hear from you.
Click “Apply Now” to submit your application and upload the requested documents.
Find out more about us!
Visit our careers site to learn more about working with Darling Downs Health:
www.health.qld.gov.au/darlingdowns
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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.
We're building a welcoming, inclusive workplace where everyone feels safe, respected and supported.
Before you apply, please take a moment to read the attached documents to learn about the role and process.
Documents
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