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Nursing Director - Professional Practice
Mount Isa
Shaping Nursing & Midwifery Practice in Rural & Remote Queensland!
We are seeking a dynamic Nursing Director to lead the Professional Practice Support Unit across North West HHS. This senior leadership role drives excellence in nursing and midwifery education, professional practice, and governance—supporting safe, high‑quality, person‑centred care across diverse rural and remote settings.
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Nursing |
| Classification | Nurse Grade 10 |
| Workplace Location | North West Qld |
| Job ad reference | QLD/MI681457 |
| Closing date | 18-May-2026 |
| Job duration | Permanent, Full-time |
| Contact person | Sari Holland |
| Contact details | (07) 4744 4408 Access the National Relay Service |
About the role
Provide contemporary operational and professional leadership for nursing and midwifery education and practice development across North West HHS. Reporting to the Executive Director of Nursing and Midwifery, you will lead a multi‑site team, shape clinical and corporate governance, and drive workforce capability, quality improvement, and innovation to support safe, culturally responsive, and sustainable healthcare services.
- Providing strategic and operational leadership of the Professional Practice Support Unit, including workforce, financial, and resource management
- Leading the development and delivery of evidence‑based nursing and midwifery education aligned with clinical governance and professional standards
- Driving quality improvement, innovation, research, and change management to enhance professional practice and patient outcomes
Working with us
- For 1 year will get you an isolation bonus of AUD$3,605. If you stay for 2 years you will get AUD$10,815… and for your 3rd year (and every year after that) you will get AUD$7,210 (pro rata for part time employees).
In your downtime, we will provide 2 return airfares p.a. (full time employees) (inc. spouse/dependents) or 1 return airfare p.a. (part time employees) to the nearest east coast provincial city in conjunction with your recreation leave.
- 12.75% employer superannuation contribution.
- Long Service Leave and Sick Leave accrual.
- Tax savings through salary sacrificing options are also available.
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.
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.
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.
- Unique locations
- Friendly communities
- Regional, rural and remote $$$ incentives
Mount Isa is a great place to live and work!
Interested?
Download the Role Description for further information and application / interview preparation.
Contact: Sari Holland on (07) 4744 4408.
Applications close: Monday, 18 May 2026.
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.
Documents
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