Nurse Unit Manager (Neonatal)

Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 170,000 - 174,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional Development Leave

Paid Parental Leave

Accommodation and relocation can beneg

Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety

Generous Salary Sacrificing Options

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Discounted Private Health Insurance

Fitness Passport

Ongoing Professional Development and E

Job summary

Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service in Rockhampton seeks a seasoned Neonatal Services Lead to provide visible clinical leadership for a Level 4 neonatal unit, overseeing care for premature and high-risk newborns and supporting a dedicated nursing team.

You will drive best-practice care, governance, quality improvement and education, mentor staff, manage workforce and resources, and keep patient-centred care at the core.

Qualifications

• Advanced neonatal knowledge and practice.
• Operational management experience.
• Strong leadership and teamwork.
• Quality improvement and governance experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead Neonatal Services with visible clinical leadership and support to the nursing team.
• Drive best-practice care, clinical governance, quality improvement, research and education.
• Grow and empower your team through mentoring and career development.
• Shape day-to-day operations including workforce, financial and resource management.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Neonatal expertise

Operations management

Data analysis

Mentoring and education

Education

Registered Nurse (NMBA via AHPRA)

RN/Midwife qualification

Job description

Benefits

• Profession Development Leave
• Paid Parental Leave

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 contribution
• 17.5% leave loading

Additional Benefits

• Ongoing Professional Development and Education Opportunities
• Accommodation and relocation can be negotiated
• Profession Development Leave
• Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety
• Generous Salary Sacrificing Options
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Fitness Passport

Vaccine 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.

Applications close: Thursday, 22 October 2026

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Further information

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