Skip links and keyboard navigation

Job search

Director of Nursing/Facility Manager


Wondai

Banner image

Enjoy a slower, more connected lifestyle while leading meaningful care in a close knit regional community. We’re seeking a Director of Nursing/Facility Manager to lead the 46 bed Forest View Residential Aged Care facility in Wondai. This hands on leadership role offers real impact for residents, staff and the community. Aged care leadership experience is valued, with flexibility for nursing leaders from other settings.

Job details

Position status Permanent
Position type Full-time
Occupational group Health - Nursing
Classification Nurse Grade 10
Workplace Location Toowoomba region,Wide Bay
Job ad reference QLD/DD2604679399
Closing date 28-May-2026
Job duration
Contact person Sharon Shelswell
Contact details 0428 300 641
Access the National Relay Service

What your day could look like

In this role, you'll play a vital role in supporting patients, families and community through skilled, compassionate care. From making critical clinical decisions to working closely with colleagues across the service, your work will directly shape safe, positive health outcomes and impact the lives of patients and their loved ones.

Every day, you'll contribute by:

  • Delivering evidence based‑ nursing care that supports recovery
  • Participating in therapeutic, relationship-building, and dignity-affirming care
  • Supporting creative and social activities that improve mood and wellbeing
  • Using sound clinical judgement to assess, plan and evaluate care with patients and teams
  • Collaborating to support patient safety and continuity of care
  • Sharing knowledge, ideas and leadership that strengthen the team and improve practice

Here's what will help you thrive:

  • Registration or eligibility for registration, as a Registered Nurse, with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and possession of an annual practicing certificate is mandatory
  • Strong clinical skills with the ability to make safe, informed decisions
  • Clear communication and a collaborative, respectful approach to care
  • Commitment to continuous learning and quality improvement
  • Residential aged care facility management experience preferred

You will benefit from:

  • Self-contained accommodation support, subject to delegate approval
  • Generous remunerations and benefits
  • Travel support to and from Wondai as you start and conclude your tree-change experience
  • Shared, rotational on-call roster so you can truly enjoy work/life balance and explore this beautiful part of the Darling Downs

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. 

For a full list of benefits, visit: Darling Downs Health Benefits

So, the real question is: are you ready to find your career, and a lifestyle that is brimming with the good things in life? 

How to apply

Online applications are open now, and we'd love to hear from you.

Be sure to include:

  • A cover letter that reflects who you are, what you can offer, and why you are the best person for the job
  • Your current CV or resume, including the names and contact details of two referees

You can access more information here, in our Candidate Application Guide.

Find out more about us!

Visit our careers site to learn more about working with Darling Downs Health:

www.health.qld.gov.au/darlingdowns

Work with Us | Rural

#WorkDDHHS #OpportunityImpact #TheyreHere

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

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

Job search


  1. Please use * for wildcard searches.
  2. Search exact phrase
    Check to search for the exact phrase. Uncheck to return jobs that contain any of the keywords.

  3. Hold down the control (Ctrl) button and use your computer mouse to select multiple options

  4. Hold down the control (Ctrl) button and use your computer mouse to select multiple options
  5. Salary (yearly) Leave blank if you are searching for casual jobs
  6. Total Remuneration Only used for Senior Medical or Executive positions

Need help? Contact us

If you have any questions about your account or accessing this website, please contact our helpdesk.

If you wish to view or update applications submitted for Queensland Health roles, please log in on the QH Careers site.

Inclusion and diversity

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity, including making any reasonable adjustments to support you through the recruitment process.

Graduate portal

This recruitment portal is your gateway to a wide range of graduate program positions on offer in the Queensland Government.

Visit the Queensland Graduate Portal

( https://www.graduates.qld.gov.au/ )
Licence
Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia (CC BY 3.0)
Last updated
2 May 2023

Page feedback

  1. How satisfied are you with your experience today? *
View cookie preferences Please click here to view your cookie settings preferences for this site.