Clinical Nurse Team Leader

Healthcare Australia; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid birthday leave

Salary packaging & novated leasing (Sm

Free onsite parking

Job summary

Healthcare Australia is seeking an experienced Clinical Team Leader for the Brisbane Immigration Detention Centre to provide clinical and operational leadership within a multidisciplinary primary health care team. You will work closely with the Health Service Manager to ensure safe, responsive, and high-quality healthcare services are delivered while mentoring staff and guiding clinical governance.

The role requires a Registered Nurse with AHPRA Division 1, a postgraduate qualification, and at

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with AHPRA Division 1 registration.
• Postgraduate qualification in a relevant field.
• At least five years’ clinical nursing experience.
• Operational healthcare leadership experience.
• Strong communication and conflict resolution skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and oversight to a multidisciplinary primary health care team.
• Oversee clinical assessments, care planning, referrals, documentation and day-to-day service delivery.
• Provide clinical guidance, mentoring and professional development to support team capability.
• Manage clinical and operational risks, rosters, resources and workflow with governance and compliance.
• Lead collaboration and continuous improvement while maintaining hands-on clinical presence as required.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Nursing leadership

Communication skills

Problem solving

Conflict resolution

Education

Postgraduate qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Company Description

Healthcare Australia (HCA) is Australia's largest specialist healthcare workforce provider. We are a large and diverse healthcare business with a strong presence in the staffing of nursing, community, medical, corporate, allied and Crisis Response Management sectors in all States of Australia

Be at the forefront in delivering a cutting-edge new model of health care - the first of its kind in Australia. This project offers the opportunity to shape the future of healthcare delivery, aimed at improving patient care and outcomes.

Job Description

Are you a dedicated and experienced nurse with a passion for leadership and making a difference? Join our team at the Brisbane Immigration Detention Centre as a Clinical Team Leader and contribute to the health and well-being of those in our care.

About the role

As Clinical Team Leader, you will provide clinical and operational leadership to a multidisciplinary primary health care team, working closely with the Health Service Manager to ensure the effective delivery of safe, responsive and high-quality healthcare services.

You will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day operations of the service while providing clinical guidance, mentoring and leadership to the team.

Day to day!

• Provide clinical leadership and oversight to the primary health care team, ensuring safe, high-quality and person-centred care.
• Oversee clinical assessments, care planning, referrals, documentation and day-to-day service delivery.
• Provide clinical guidance, mentoring and professional development to support team capability and performance.
• Manage clinical and operational risks, rosters, resources and workflow while maintaining strong clinical governance and compliance.
• Lead multidisciplinary collaboration, stakeholder engagement and continuous improvement initiatives while maintaining a hands‑on clinical presence as required.

Let’s talk about you!

You’re an experienced Registered Nurse with current AHPRA Division 1 registration, a relevant postgraduate qualification and at least five years’ clinical nursing experience. You have hands‑on experience in an operational healthcare setting, previous clinical leadership or coordination experience, strong knowledge of contemporary primary health care, and excellent communication, problem‑solving and conflict‑resolution skills. You’re confident managing competing priorities, making sound clinical decisions, using clinical and Microsoft Office systems, and leading a collaborative, supportive team.

Why you’ll love this role:

• Join a well-respected Australian healthcare organisation with 1,000+ clinicians across medical, nursing, and allied health
• Work within a highly supportive multidisciplinary team that genuinely values nursing expertise
• Access ongoing training, clinical supervision, and opportunities to develop skills in complex care settings
• Paid birthday leave
• Salary packaging & novated leasing via Smartgroup
• Free onsite parking

If you have any questions or further assistance about the role, please contact Renata Lage on ***********@primaryhsa.com.au

Veterans are encouraged to apply. At HCA we are committed to embracing diversity and committed to providing a safe working environment.