Step into Leadership in Outback Queensland!
Take on a pivotal leadership role supporting the health and wellbeing of the Camooweal community. As the Director of Nursing, you’ll lead a dynamic rural primary healthcare service, champion safe and person‑centred care, and drive clinical excellence across a diverse and rewarding scope of practice.
About The Role
You will provide strategic, operational and professional nursing leadership for this nurse‑led rural health service. This role plays a critical part in shaping clinical governance, developing effective models of care, supporting a capable and engaged workforce, and ensuring the delivery of safe, culturally responsive and person‑centred services to the Camooweal community.
* Provide expert clinical, operational and professional leadership to ensure safe, effective and efficient service delivery across acute care, aged care, community health and emergency response.
* Drive workforce capability through education, mentorship, recruitment and culturally safe practice, fostering a positive, accountable and engaged team culture.
* Manage resources, staffing, budget, infrastructure and compliance requirements to support sustainable, high‑quality healthcare for the community.
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; of which we offer 5 weeks p.a. with a 17.5% loading/bonus.
* 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
About North West Hospital and Health Service
* Unique locations
* Friendly communities
* Regional, rural and remote $$$ incentives
Located on the Queensland-Northern Territory border, Camooweal is a small town brimming with history and natural wonders.
Situated 188 km west of Mount Isa and 440 km from the Stuart Highway, it proudly stands as the “Gateway to the Northern Territory/Queensland.”
Interested?
Download the Role Description for further information and application / interview preparation.
Contact: Dianne Phillips on (07) 4764 1742.
Applications close: Tuesday, 17 February 2026.
Occupational group Health - Nursing
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