At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a dedicated nursing team in providing expert care for high-risk newborns.
- Company: Join a supportive neonatal service focused on family-integrated, evidence-based care.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, professional development, flexible work-life balance, and generous leave options.
- Other info: Be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity and promotes human rights.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable newborns while advancing your career.
- Qualifications: Must be a registered nurse with advanced neonatal expertise and strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 70.92 - 77 $ per hour.
About us
The 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
- Ongoing Professional Development and Education Opportunities
- Accommodation and relocation can be negotiated
- 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
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
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