Occupational Health Nurse

Queensland Alumina Limited; Gladstone Regional; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Subsidised private health insurance

Comprehensive medical benefits

Wellbeing support

Nine-day fortnight

Job summary

Queensland Alumina Limited (QAL) is seeking an experienced Occupational Health Nurse to support the health, safety and wellbeing of our workforce in Gladstone.

You will conduct periodic health assessments, manage injuries, and coordinate follow-ups while promoting a proactive safety culture in our heavy industrial environment.

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered or Enrolled Nurse.
• Experience in occupational health, injury management, workplace rehabilitation or related field.
• Commitment to maintaining registration and professional standards.

Responsibilities

• Assessing employees’ fitness for work and advising on health conditions affecting work capacity.
• Supporting management of work-related injuries and illnesses.
• Co-ordinating periodic health assessments based on workplace exposures.
• Communicating with employees, leaders and stakeholders for positive health outcomes.
• Participating in injury and illness investigations and prevention initiatives.
• Promoting a strong safety culture by identifying and managing health risks.
• Ensuring compliance with site health, safety, environmental and community policies.

Skills

Occupational health

Injury management

Workplace rehabilitation

Clinical assessment

Education

AHPRA registration as Registered or Enrolled Nurse

Tools

AOD Testing certificate

Audiometry certificate

Spirometry certificate

Job description

Queensland Alumina Limited – Gladstone QLD

2d ago , from Queensland Alumina Limited (QAL)

Your new career opportunity: Occupational Health Nurse

Queensland Alumina Limited (QAL) is seeking a passionate and experienced Occupational Health Nurse to join our team and make a meaningful impact on the health, wellbeing and safety of our people.

In this rewarding role, you will provide professional occupational health advice, guidance and support, helping employees navigate their health and medical needs while promoting a proactive approach to workplace health and wellbeing.

Why QAL?

• Be part of an inclusive, respectful and collaborative team where diverse perspectives are valued, every voice matters, and people are empowered to make a difference.
• Enjoy a competitive salary, domestic relocation assistance, subsidised private health insurance, comprehensive medical benefits and ongoing wellbeing support for you and your family.
• Secure a permanent, full-time opportunity with a nine-day fortnight, giving you more time to enjoy life outside of work while building a rewarding career with QAL.

About your role

Reporting to the Specialist – Occupational Health, you will be part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team, contributing to QAL’s vision of being Safe, Stable and Sustainable. Using your clinical expertise and proactive approach, you will support the health, safety and wellbeing of our workforce by:

• Assessing employees’ fitness for work and providing advice on health conditions that may impact work capacity.
• Supporting the management of work-related injuries and illnesses.
• Conducting periodic health assessments based on workplace exposures and coordinating appropriate follow-up.
• Communicating effectively with employees, leaders and key stakeholders to support positive health outcomes.
• Participating in injury and illness investigations and contributing to prevention initiatives.
• Promoting a strong safety culture by identifying and managing workplace health and safety risks.
• Ensuring compliance with site health, safety, environmental and community policies, systems and procedures.

What You Will Bring

To succeed in this role, you will be a proactive and compassionate health professional with a strong commitment to workplace safety, employee wellbeing and delivering quality health outcomes.

You will also bring:

• A positive attitude, strong work ethic and commitment to personal and team safety.
• Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with employees, leaders and key stakeholders.
• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered or Enrolled Nurse and a commitment to maintaining registration (mandatory).
• Experience in occupational health, injury management, workplace rehabilitation or a related field.
• The ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team in a heavy industrial environment.
• Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills, with a commitment to confidentiality and professional standards.
• Certificates of Competency in Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) Testing, Audiometry and Spirometry.

Why Gladstone?

Discover an exceptional lifestyle in Gladstone, a vibrant coastal city in Central Queensland where career opportunities meet outdoor adventure. With beautiful beaches, stunning islands and the Southern Great Barrier Reef on your doorstep, there’s no shortage of ways to enjoy the great outdoors. Add a welcoming community, relaxed coastal lifestyle and convenient local amenities, and Gladstone offers the perfect balance between a rewarding career and an incredible place to call home. https://www.gladstone.qld.gov.au/glad-gladstone

About QAL

QAL is one of the world’s largest alumina refineries and a global leader in the minerals processing industry. Our focus is on employee engagement, cutting-edge technology, world-class safety, and environmental performance. We pride ourselves on being at the forefront of industry excellence and providing our people with the tools they need to thrive.

Creating an inclusive and diverse workforce

At QAL, we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and empowered to contribute. We celebrate diversity and welcome people of all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, LGBTQIA+ individuals, mature-age workers, people with disability and people from diverse cultural backgrounds.

If you’re passionate about making a positive impact on employee health and wellbeing and want to be part of a team that values safety, sustainability and its people, we’d love to hear from you.