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Nursing Director
North West Qld
Empower Teams. Advance Practice. Lead Change.!
We are seeking an experienced and visionary Nursing Director, Professional Practice Support Unit (NDPPSU) to provide strategic, operational and professional leadership across nursing education, research and professional practice. In this high-impact role, you will guide workforce development, lead innovation, and support excellence in clinical governance and patient-centred care across the North West Hospital and Health Service.
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Flexible full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Nursing |
| Classification | Nurse Grade 10 |
| Workplace Location | North West Qld |
| Job ad reference | QLD/MI670790 |
| Closing date | 13-Dec-2025 |
| Job duration | Permanent full-time |
| Contact person | Karen Slater |
| Contact details | 0419 782 260 Access the National Relay Service |
About the role
As the Nursing Director, you will lead the Professional Practice Support Unit, Education and Research teams to drive high-quality nursing and midwifery practice across NWHHS. Working closely with the Executive Director of Nursing and Midwifery, you will strengthen governance, workforce capability and system-wide improvement.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead impactful education, training and workforce development initiatives for nurses and midwives.
- Provide expert clinical and operational leadership that shapes safe, high-quality care.
- Drive research, innovation and evidence-based practice across the health service.
Working with us
- For 1 year will get you an isolation bonus of AUD$3,500. If you stay for 2 years you will get AUD$10,500… and for your 3rd year (and every year after that) you will get AUD$7,000.
- 12.75% employer superannuation contribution.
- Long Service Leave and Sick Leave accrual.
- Tax savings through salary sacrificing options are also available.
In your downtime, we will provide 2 return airfares p.a. (inc. spouse/dependents) to the nearest east coast provincial city in conjunction with your recreation leave; of which we offer 5 weeks p.a. with a 17.5% loading/bonus.
Professionally, our HHS values professionalism, leadership capability, excellence and resilience in our staff. We are committed to providing extraordinary opportunities for career development including in-house training, development and mentoring programs.
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.
Interested?
Download the Role Description for further information and application / interview preparation.
Contact: Karen Slater on 07 4744 4408
Applications close: Saturday 13 December 2025
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.
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