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Nursing Director (Capricornia Offender Health Service)
The Caves
Step into a leadership role where your impact reaches beyond the hospital walls. As the Nursing Director for Capricornia Offender Health Service, you’ll lead a dynamic, multidisciplinary team delivering essential healthcare to a complex and diverse population.
This is a unique opportunity to shape service delivery, drive clinical governance and influence system-wide partnerships across health and corrective services.
Based at the Capricornia Correctional Centre, you’ll balance strategic leadership with operational oversight—ensuring safe, high-quality, patient-centred care in a truly one-of-a-kind environment. Enjoy a competitive package, professional autonomy and the chance to make a real difference to both individual lives and the broader community.
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Management |
| Classification | Nurse Grade 11 |
| Workplace Location | Rockhampton region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/RK6D679817 |
| Closing date | 19-Apr-2026 |
| Job duration | Until March 31 2027 with possible extension |
| Contact person | Catherine O'Connell |
| Contact details | 0492 063 202 Access the National Relay Service |
About us:
Capricornia Offender Health Service (COHS) delivers healthcare to offenders within the Capricornia Correctional Centre and Farm, supporting a population of approximately 650 (and growing). Operating within a secure environment, our service provides primary, chronic and preventative care through a multidisciplinary model.
We're focused on improving health outcomes for a population with complex needs—while also contributing to safer, healthier communities. As part of Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service, we're driven by our vision of Great Care for Central Queenslanders and a strong culture of collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement.
About the role:
This is a senior leadership role responsible for the strategic and operational direction of COHS. You'll lead nursing services, oversee clinical and corporate governance, and drive service improvement initiatives across the correctional health setting.
You'll work closely with internal teams, executive leadership and external partners—including Queensland Corrective Services—to coordinate care delivery and strengthen service models. From workforce leadership and resource management to policy development and system improvement, you'll play a key role in shaping how healthcare is delivered in this unique environment.
About you:
You're an experienced and confident leader who thrives in complex environments. You bring strong clinical credibility, strategic thinking and the ability to influence across multiple stakeholders.
You'll demonstrate:
- Proven leadership in nursing and healthcare service delivery
- Strong understanding of clinical governance, quality and safety frameworks
- Ability to manage people, resources and service performance at a senior level
- Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills
- A commitment to improving outcomes for vulnerable and diverse populations
You're someone who can balance big-picture strategy with day-to-day operations—and bring people along the journey.
What we offer:
Total remuneration value of up to $210,050 p.a. is comprised of:
- An hourly rate of $92.84 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:
- Contact Recruitment.CentralQueensland@health.qld.gov.au
- Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK6D679817
Applications close: Sunday, 19 April 2026
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