Nurse Unit Manager (Neonatal)

Queensland Government; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 125,000 - 174,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation and relocation

Professional development

Flexible work-life balance

Leave loading

Salary packaging options

Employee Assistance Program

Discounted private health insurance

Job summary

Queensland Government seeks a Lead Neonatal Services professional to provide visible clinical leadership for a Level 4 neonatal unit in Central Queensland. You will support a dedicated nursing team, drive best-practice care, and contribute to governance and education across the unit.

You will mentor staff, lead service improvement, and manage rostering, data analysis, and resource planning to ensure safe, patient-centred care in a busy maternity environment across Rockhampton region.

Qualifications

• Current NMBA registration with AHPRA is essential.
• Advanced neonatal knowledge and practice with outcomes.
• Operational management experience and strong leadership.

Responsibilities

• Provide visible clinical leadership to the neonatal team.
• Drive governance, quality improvement, and education across the unit.
• Lead workforce, financial and resource management to keep patient care central.

Skills

Neonatal clinical leadership

Roster management

Data analysis

People development

Communication

Education

NMBA registration via AHPRA

Tools

EMR systems

Quality data systems

Job description

About us:Neonatal Service provides Level 4 care for premature, unwell and high-risk newborns across Central Queensland. Based within the Maternity Unit, the team manages inborn and emergency admissions, regional transfers and transfers to tertiary neonatal services. With a strong focus on family-integrated, evidence-based care, the service works collaboratively to optimise outcomes, minimise mother-infant separation and remain ready 24/7 to stabilise and manage moderate-acuity neonates.About the role:Lead Neonatal Services with confidence, providing visible clinical leadership and expert support to a dedicated nursing team caring for premature, unwell and high-risk newborns.Set the standard for clinical excellence, driving best-practice care, clinical governance, quality improvement, research and education across the Neonatal Unit.Grow and empower your team, creating a supportive learning culture where nurses are mentored, developed and encouraged to build their skills and careers.Shape the day-to-day operation of the service, leading workforce, financial and resource management while keeping patient care and service priorities at the centre.About you:Registered Nurse or Registered Nurse/Midwife qualification, with current registration with NMBA via AHPRA.Advanced neonatal expertise and contemporary knowledge of neonatal practice, treatments and outcomes, with operational management experience.Confident clinical leadership, with the ability to lead teams and deliver safe, efficient and person-centred neonatal care.Strong operational and quality improvement skills, including resource management, rostering, data analysis and developing systems that improve service delivery.A passion for developing people and practice, through education, mentoring, evidence-based care, research, innovation and positive change.What we offer:Total remuneration value of up to $174,208 p.a. is comprised of:An hourly rate between $70.92 - $77.00 p.h.12.75% employer superannuation contribution17.5% leave loadingAdditional Benefits:Ongoing Professional Development and Education OpportunitiesAccommodation and relocation can be negotiatedProfession Development LeaveFlexible Work-Life Balance and VarietyGenerous Salary Sacrificing OptionsPaid Parental LeaveEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Discounted Private Health InsuranceFitness PassportVaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements:It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.How to apply:To apply, please submit the following:Your current CV or resume, including referees.A cover letter (1-2 pages) addressing how your experience, skills and values align with the key responsibilities and expectations outlined in the Role Description.Any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.For assistance:Contact [e-mail] the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK6J694487Applications close: Thursday, 22 October 2026#Rockhampton #Maternity #NeonatalThis work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.