Be there at one of life’s most important moments as the new CNC for CQ SPACE – a people-first mission, backed by a national initiative to lift end-of-life care standards.

CQ SPACE is all about bringing compassionate palliative care straight to aged care residents. Helping them stay where they’re comfortable, surrounded by familiarity, and avoiding unnecessary hospital trips. You’ll support residents and families through complex decisions and be the go-to expert shaping how palliative care is delivered across Central Queensland.

This isn’t just another nursing job. It’s leadership, connection, purpose and the chance to genuinely improve how people experience their final chapter. If you’ve got (or want to grow) expertise in palliative care, love educating others, and don’t mind a bit of travel to build strong relationships – this role has your name on it.

Job details

About us:

CQ SPACE is on a mission to change the game for end-of-life care and doing it with heart. Our goal? Ensure older people in aged care get the kind of palliative support they deserve.

Backed by a national push to lift the quality of care, our team works across Central Queensland to bring specialist palliative care straight into residential aged care homes and multi-purpose health services.

About the role:

As a Clinical Nurse Consultant, you're the calm, confident expert leading the way in palliative care, making sure every resident starting their end-of-life journey gets care that's thoughtful, coordinated, and genuinely centred around them.

You're out in the field shaping how care happens. One minute you're guiding families through important care planning conversations, the next you're teaming up with providers, building strong relationships, and making sure best-practice care is being delivered. You'll connect the dots across services, bring people together and keep things running smoothly.

There's a bit of travel, plenty of variety, and lots of opportunities to build networks and influence how palliative care is delivered across the region.

About you:

• Rockstar RN: AHPRA registered, practising certificate in hand, ready to take the lead in palliative care (bonus points if you've got a postgrad in Palliative Care).
• Can work solo and collaborate like a pro with a multidisciplinary team, keeping care smooth, integrated, and life-changing for residents.
• Tech-savvy? Great. You'll pick up (or already know) Microsoft Office, HBCIS, DMWM, and secure web-transfer like a champ.
• Expect heartfelt moments too: facilitating case conferences, helping residents and families document future health choices, and making sure their voices are heard.

What we offer:

Total remuneration value of up to $84,569.21 p.a. is comprised of:

• An hourly rate between $68.86 - $74.76 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) RK6C679366

Applications close: Wednesday, 6 May 2026

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Further information

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Documents

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• RK6C679366 - Clinical Nurse Consultant (CQ SPACE) (PDF)
  
  Information for Applicants (PDF)