At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide direct nursing care and support to patients in a vibrant rural community.
- Company: Join the Townsville Hospital and Health Service, a leader in healthcare innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, generous leave, flexible work options, and career advancement opportunities.
- Other info: Experience diverse healthcare settings and grow your career in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in patient care while enjoying a balanced lifestyle in beautiful North Queensland.
- Qualifications: Bachelor of Nursing and Bachelor of Midwifery required; must be ready for all shifts.
The predicted salary is between 44 - 56 $ per hour.
Summary
Explore a change of pace in the rural community of AYR where the next step in your career awaits!
- Job details
- Position status: Fixed Term Temporary
- Position type: Part-time
- Occupational group: Health - Midwifery
- Classification: Nurse Grade 5
- Workplace Location: Townsville region
- Job ad reference: QLD/TV695928
- Closing date: 13-Nov-2026
- Job duration: TPT, 64 hrs p. f. from 12.10.26 up to 10.10.27
- Contact person: Tracey Gabiola
- Contact details: 07 4783 0811
About your opportunity
Fixed Term Temporary part-time, 64 hours p. f. from 12/10/2026 up to 10/10/2027
Situated in Tropical North Queensland, The Townsville HHS provides tertiary, rural and remote health care.
The Townsville University Hospital is the tertiary referral centre for Northern Queensland; hence we cover all major specialties.
This offers a diverse range of experience and opportunities for Nurses and Midwives and ongoing career opportunities within the HHS.
The RN midwife provides direct nursing care utilising clinical skills, education and support to patients, clients, families and nursing staff within the unit to ensure the provision of best practice and quality patient care.
Ayr Health Service is a Level 3 rural hospital situated in Ayr, North Queensland within the Townsville Hospital and Health Service.
The facility provides a range of core acute services, including a 28-bed inpatient ward catering to adults, paediatrics, and low‐risk maternity care.
About your new employer
Townsville Hospital and Health Service (HHS) offers a diverse and rewarding healthcare environment, combining advanced clinical practice, innovation, and professional development.
As a leading tertiary and referral service, we provide opportunities to work alongside multidisciplinary teams, contribute to complex healthcare delivery, and access ongoing education, training, and career advancement pathways.
Our supportive and community‐focused culture fosters collaboration, inclusion, and wellbeing.
Located across the vibrant rural, urban, and coastal communities of North Queensland, Townsville HHS offers an enviable lifestyle, affordable living, flexible work options, and the opportunity to enjoy a rewarding career while achieving work‐life balance.
Competitive salary and benefits
We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.
- Salary range: $44.27 to $56.79 p. h. (Nurse Grade 5)
- 4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
- 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
- Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available
Requirements
- Qualifications: Bachelor of Nursing and Bachelor of Midwifery or equivalent is a mandatory qualification for this position.
- Shift
Workers: Appointees will be required to work all shifts in accordance with the unit roster, which will include participation in an on‐call roster.
On‐call: Appointees may be required to participate in an on‐call roster.
- Driver
Licence: This position requires the applicant to possess an appropriate license to operate a Class C (car) motor vehicle.
Verification of license must be provided prior to commencement of duty.
- This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role.
- Probation period may apply.
- Pre‐employment checks will be conducted.
Please refer to the Role Description for further details.
Enquiries are welcome; for a confidential discussion please contact: Tracey Gabiola on (07) 4783 0811.
Applications close: Friday, 13 November 2026
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
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