Clinical Facilitator - Lower Gulf

North West Queensland; Mount Isa City; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Isolation bonus

Air travel allowances

Long service leave

Staff accommodation

Job summary

The North West Hospital and Health Service in North West Queensland is seeking a Nurse Leader to strengthen nursing capability across remote facilities including Normanton, Doomadgee, Mornington Island, Burketown and Karumba.

You will lead professional development, support clinical practice improvement, and foster a culture of learning and excellence in remote communities. Close collaboration with the Director of Nursing – Remote Facilities and the Professional Practice Support Unit is essential.

Qualifications

• Nursing degree with current registration/licence.
• Experience in remote or rural healthcare settings is advantageous.
• A valid driver’s licence (C class) for travel between facilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of nursing capability across remote facilities.
• Collaborate with the Director of Nursing – Remote Facilities and the Professional Practice Support Unit.
• Foster a culture of learning, excellence and continuous improvement.

Skills

Nurse leadership

Staff development

Clinical practice

Remote healthcare

Education

Nursing degree

Job description

Lead Learning. Strengthen Care. Support Communities.!

Are you a passionate nurse leader who thrives on developing others and improving clinical practice? Play a vital role in strengthening nursing capability across some of Queensland's most unique and rewarding remote healthcare settings.

Job details

• Position status: Permanent
• Position type: Full-time
• Occupational group: Health - Nursing
• Classification: Nurse Grade 6 (1)
• Workplace Location: North West Qld
• Job ad reference: QLD/MI692654
• Closing date: 15-Oct-2026
• Job duration: Permanent, Full-time
• Contact person: Devashrii Dobe
• Contact details: 0480 103 851 Access the National Relay Service

About the role

You will be a key member of the Remote Facilities team, supporting the professional development and clinical capability of nursing staff across Normanton, Doomadgee, Mornington Island, Burketown and Karumba.

Working closely with the Director of Nursing – Remote Facilities and the Professional Practice Support Unit, you'll help foster a culture of learning, excellence and continuous improvement while contributing to better health outcomes for remote communities.

Working with us

• For 1 year will get you an isolation bonus of AUD$3,695. If you stay for 2 years you will get AUD$11,085; and for your 3rd year (and every year after that) you will get AUD$7,390 (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.

Requirements

• Aged Care Pre-Employment Screening: Applicants are advised this position works in an identified Aged Care Facility as per the Aged Care Act 1997 and therefore requires employees and volunteers to have a current National Police Certificate. Queensland Health will facilitate applicants obtaining the above National Police Certificate.
• 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

NORMANTON is a small community situated on the banks of the Norman River in the Gulf of Carpentaria.

Contact: Devashrii Dobe on 0408 103 851.

Applications close: Thursday, 15 October 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.