North West Hospital and Health Service (HHS)

• Unique locations
• Friendly communities
• Regional, rural and remote $$$ incentives

Working with us

• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution.
• Annual Leave and Sick Leave accrual.

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.

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.

The Traditional Owners of the area are the Kalkadoon people.

Mount Isa is a great place to live and work!

About the role

The Nurse Manager – GDM Trial Project is responsible for the planning, coordination and oversight of a multi-phase research project evaluating a culturally responsive model of care for women with GDM. The role provides nursing leadership and governance across all phases of the trial, ensuring alignment with organisational goals, ethical standards, and quality frameworks. Key responsibilities include: •

• Coordinate the design, governance, and implementation of the GDM trial project across multiple sites.
• Prepare and support competitive grant submissions and manage key project documentation.
• Collaborate with First Nations communities and cultural advisors to ensure culturally safe and co-designed research practices.
• Provide professional leadership and operational oversight within the Nursing and Midwifery Professional Practice Support Unit.
• Monitor project outcomes, quality, and compliance with ethical, financial, and clinical governance requirements.
• Support research capability, workforce development, and evidence-based practice within the nursing and midwifery workforce.

This position offers an opportunity to combine advanced nursing leadership, research coordination, and cultural collaboration to improve maternal health outcomes across North West Queensland.

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.

Interested?

Download the Role Description for further information and application / interview preparation.

Apply ONLINE: https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-MI667051-NG7

Contact: Cassandra Bailey on (07) 4744 7188

Applications close: Thursday, 06 November 2025