About the work unit / facility
The SPaRTa Palliative Care team delivers specialist telehealth services across Townsville, Mackay and North West HHS regions. The service provides equitable access to expert palliative care for rural and remote communities, supporting patients, families and clinicians through collaborative, holistic and culturally responsive care.
About your new employer
Townsville HHS is the public healthcare provider for over 250,000 people across 150,000km. We operate 21 facilities and employ more than 6,600 staff. We are committed to clinical excellence, career development, a supportive culture, and work/life balance. As a major teaching hospital, we train future health professionals and lead research initiatives to advance healthcare.
We offer:
Clinical Excellence: Work within a specialist palliative care service that leads innovation and best practice across northern Queensland.
Career Growth: Access professional development, telehealth specialisation and multidisciplinary collaboration across three HHS regions.
Supportive Culture: > Join a compassionate, highly skilled team committed to holistic, patient-centred care.
Work/Life Balance: Enjoy the benefits of living and working in North Queensland with flexible work options and a supportive environment.
Competitive salary and benefits
Salary between $ $ per fortnight (Nurse Grade 6, Band 1).
4 to 6 weeks p.a. recreational leave with % loading.
Generous employer contribution to superannuation of 12.75%.
Additional benefits include salary packaging options, generous leave entitlements, and professional development support.
About your opportunity
As a Clinical Nurse, you will provide advanced specialist palliative care through the SPaRTa telehealth service, supporting patients with complex needs. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, deliver clinical leadership, provide education, and enhance access to palliative care for rural and remote Queenslanders.
Requirements
Bachelor of Nursing (or equivalent) and current registration with AHPRA.
Evidence of vaccination or immunity for Vaccine Preventable Diseases.
Highly Desirable: Possession of a postgraduate qualification in the Palliative Care field. Current experience in a specialist Palliative Care Unit.
The successful applicant will be required to complete Townsville University Hospital mandatory competencies and Palliative Care Unit mandatory competencies, including PCOC: Palliative Care Outcomes Collaboration Essentials Course and End-of-Life Essentials Course.
Highly regarded: Ability to build strong therapeutic relationships and work collaboratively across multiple HHS regions.
Commitment to cultural safety and the Health Equity agenda.
A probationary period may apply.
Application details
Enquiries are welcome, for a confidential discussion please contact:
Jodi Ruddell on
Closing Date: Tuesday, 03 February 2026.
Submit your application via https://apply-, include your CV, referee details, and a short response addressing the key responsibilities.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.