At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children and families in remote communities through health promotion and preventative care.
- Company: Join a passionate team at North West Hospital and Health Service.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, superannuation, career development, and training opportunities.
- Other info: Experience vibrant Mount Isa with a friendly community and stunning natural beauty.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on children's health during their crucial early years.
- Qualifications: Relevant degree and registration required; C Class Motor Vehicle Licence needed.
The predicted salary is between 11490 - 12200 $ per year.
Lead Child & Family Health in Remote Communities!
Join the Maternal Child Youth Health team and play a vital role in supporting children and families during the crucial first 2000 days of life.
About The Role
Every child deserves the best start in life.
Join a passionate multidisciplinary team delivering essential child and family health services across North West Queensland, where your clinical expertise will directly contribute to healthier futures for children, families and communities.
- Working both independently and collaboratively, you'll support children, young people and families through early intervention, health promotion and preventative care initiatives, with a strong focus on culturally safe service delivery and improving outcomes for First Nations communities.
- Partner with remote communities to deliver culturally responsive care that promotes lifelong health and wellbeing.
- Support children and families during the critical first 2000 days of life through education, early intervention and parenting support programs.
- Working with us
- Base salary ranges between $4,390.00 to $4,700.90 per fortnight (Nurse Grade 6 (1)).
- 12.75% employer superannuation contribution.
- Professionally , our HHS values professionalism, leadership capability, excellence and resilience in our staff.
We are committed to providing extraordinary opportunities for career development including in-house training, development and mentoring programs.
Requirements
- Mandatory requirements are a relevant tertiary degree qualification and appropriate registration/licences.
- C Class Motor Vehicle Licence.
- Pre-employment screening will be conducted for the successful applicant, including Criminal History checks.
- This is a VPD risk role and may require evidence of vaccination or immunity to: Hepatitis A/B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis, and Tuberculosis.
- A period of probation may apply.
- About North West Hospital And Health Service
The North West Hospital and Health Service (NWHHS) delivers public health services across approximately 300,000 square kilometres, supporting remote communities throughout North Western Queensland and the Gulf of Carpentaria.
We are committed to promoting community wellbeing and providing high-quality, accessible and effective healthcare for all.
- Unique locations
- Friendly communities
- Regional, rural and remote $$ incentives
The lifestyle in Mount Isa is family friendly; it is a vibrant city with an outback community feel.
You will fall in love with the natural splendour of the North West Queensland region, the experience of a rural/urban community and the opportunity to make a real and positive difference... and want to stay.
Mount Isa is a great place to live and work!
Interested?
Applications close: Friday, 13 November 2026.
- Occupational group
- Health - Nursing
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Clinical Nurse employer: North West Hospital and Health Service
At North West Hospital and Health Service, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that values professionalism, leadership, and resilience. As a Data Integrity and Performance Officer in the vibrant city of Mount Isa, you'll benefit from generous leave entitlements, salary sacrificing options, and extensive career development opportunities, including in-house training and mentoring programs. Join us to make a meaningful impact in a community-focused environment while enjoying the unique lifestyle and cultural richness of North Western Queensland.
Contact Details:
North West Hospital and Health Service Recruitment Team
