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Nurse Unit Manager (Maternal and Child Health)
Rockhampton
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Join the Maternal and Child Health Service delivering child-centred, family-focused care across Rockhampton, Gracemere and Mount Morgan. You’ll be part of a multidisciplinary team promoting healthy development, early intervention and strong family connections, while improving access to support and building community links.
You will lead Child and Youth Health Services at an advanced level - driving best practice, coordinating care and managing resources to ensure high-quality, efficient service delivery. You’ll also guide key programs like child and family health and school readiness initiatives. Lead with purpose and make a lasting impact on our children, families and communities!
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Nursing |
| Classification | Nurse Grade 7 |
| Workplace Location | Rockhampton region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/RK6E682189 |
| Closing date | 19-May-2026 |
| Job duration | Until 15 November 2026 with possible extension |
| Contact person | Kendall George |
| Contact details | (07) 4920 6198 Access the National Relay Service |
About us:
The Maternal and Child Health Service (MACHS) provides a multidisciplinary primary community care services for children and their families who reside in the Rockhampton, Gracemere, and Mount Morgan geographical areas.
The MACHS provides a child centred, family focus health service, which includes promotion of health and development, early detection, early intervention, and care planning. This is achieved through enhancing opportunities for families to access support, developing linkages with community groups, building confidence and capabilities, and enhancing relationships between children and families.
About the role:
- Be accountable at an advance level for leading and coordinating the Child and Youth Health Services to achieve best practice standards for clinical practice, patient centred care within a Healthcare team and is responsible for the provisions of effective and efficient human, material, and financial resource management.
- Responsible for enacting strategies that support a work-based culture that promotes and supports education, learning, research and workforce development.
- Advanced level of decision making in collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team, while undertaking operational leadership.
- Work collectively to apply the principles of clinical governance.
About you:
- Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent certification relevant to the position is mandatory.
- Professional Registration – Possession and Maintenance of Registration as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) is mandatory.
- Post-Graduate qualification in Child, Adolescent and Family Health is mandatory.
- Whilst not mandatory, qualifications as a Nurse Immuniser and / or a Lactation Consultant would be highly regarded.
What we offer:
Total monthly remuneration value of up to $14,447 p.m. is comprised of:
- An hourly rate between $70.58 - $76.63 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) RK6E682189
Applications close: Tuesday, 19 May 2026
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