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Nursing Director Child and Family


Roma, St George or Charleville (Applications for Flexible Work Arrangements may be considered for spoke locations within SWHHS)

South West Hospital and Health Service has an exciting opportunity for a Nursing Director Child and Family to join our team.

Join us in building better health in the bush!

Job details

Position status Permanent
Position type Full-time
Occupational group Health - Nursing
Classification Nurse Grade 10
Workplace Location South West Qld
Job ad reference QLD/SW678204
Closing date 29-Mar-2026
Job duration
Contact person Rebecca Greenway
Contact details 07 4505 1514
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Your opportunity

The Nursing Director Child and Family is responsible for providing expert child and family health leadership, innovation and excellence in the continuum of care through management and strategic alignment of child and family services across the South West Hospital and Health Service. The Nursing Director will be responsible for driving community-based services and implementing evidence driven models of care across the continuum for children and families in conjunction with other leaders in the South West HHS.  

This role will support implementation of key initiatives as part of Putting Queensland Kids First funding which include:

  • Co-design with and support other leaders to implement Sustained Home Visiting.
  • Targeted initiatives and improvements that support the delivery of equitable and integrated health care through collaboration and co-design.
  • Advocacy of child and family health services locally and state-wide.
  • Networking with other leaders at a local and state-wide level to support consistency of practice.
  • Provide professional, expert advice to relevant health professionals to deliver contemporary, high quality, evidence based child and family health.

The very nature of what we do and who we are is the real opportunity. Providing health care in the bush is full of challenges, however, it remains the most rewarding of human experiences.

Our vision is to be a national leader in the delivery of health services to rural and remote communities.

What we can do for you

Ultimately, we provide you a platform to leapfrog your career with more opportunities to experience a wider scope of practice with less competition due to location and population.

Nowhere else will you experience the vast diversity of nursing and career advancement other than in rural and remote Queensland.

  • Temporary accommodation may be available by negotiation!
  • Secure, Long-Term and Rewarding Career Opportunity!
  • Make a positive difference to members of our community!

Be a part of something bigger

South West Hospital and Health Service are part of Queensland Health and partner with many influential and leading organisations to boost partnerships and deliver world-class health care and services. We service an area of more than 310,000 square kilometres, are bordered by three states and cover 21% of Queensland. We provide services to a population of 26,000 via 26 healthcare facilities, consisting of Hospitals, Multipurpose Health Services, Community Clinics, Aged Care Facilities and General Practice Services.

Take a look at what SWHHS has to offer!

Charleville - https://www.outbackqueensland.com.au/town/charleville/  & https://www.aussietowns.com.au/town/charleville-qld

Roma – www.romaqueensland.com.au

St George - https://www.outbackqueensland.com.au/town/st-george/ & https://www.aussietowns.com.au/town/st-george-qld

For more information on South West Hospital and Health Service - https://www.southwest.health.qld.gov.au/

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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Last updated
2 May 2023

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