EMPLOYMENT

About the role As the Nursing Director, you will lead the Professional Practice Support Unit, Education and Research teams to drive high-quality nursing and midwifery practice across NWHHS. Working closely with the Executive Director of Nursing and Midwifery, you will strengthen governance, workforce capability and system-wide improvement. Key Responsibilities: * Lead impactful education, training and workforce development initiatives for nurses and midwives. * Provide expert clinical and operational leadership that shapes safe, high-quality care. * Drive research, innovation and evidence-based practice across the health service. Working with us * For 1 year will get you an isolation bonus of AUD$3,500. If you stay for 2 years you will get AUD$10,500 and for your 3rd year (and every year after that) you will get AUD$7,000. * 12.75% employer superannuation contribution. * Long Service Leave and Sick Leave accrual. * Tax savings through salary sacrificing options are also available. In your downtime, we will provide 2 return airfares p.a. (inc. spouse/dependents) 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. 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. 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. 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. Interested? Download the Role Description for further information and application / interview preparation. Contact: Karen Slater on 07 4744 4408 Applications close: Saturday 13 December 2025