Develop your career with Sunshine Coast Health in southeast Queensland which extends through the coastal and hinterland areas from Caloundra in the south and Gympie in the north.

Job details Position status Fixed Term Temporary
Position type Full-time
Occupational group Health - Nursing
Classification Nurse Grade 10
Workplace Location Sunshine Coast
Job ad reference QLD/SC689146
Closing date 14-Aug-2026
Yearly salary
Fortnightly salary
Total remuneration
Salary Other
Job duration Fixed Term TFT, 76hrs p.f. for up 12months
Contact person Lisa Newport
Contact details (07) 5202 0009
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We're excited to welcome an Assistant Director of Nursing Adult Mental Health Inpatient Improvement to our Inpatient and Rehabilitation Mental Health portfolio.

The Assistant Director of Nursing Adult Mental Health Inpatient Improvement will function as a member of the Mental Health and Specialised Services Leadership team.

The role will explore, recommend, develop, implement and evaluate dynamic strategies and processes to revitalise and strengthen performance, culture, contemporary service delivery and clinical care consistent with the responsibilities of the role.

As a senior member of the Mental Health and Specialised Services (MHSS) Leadership team, the Assistant Director of Nursing Adult Mental Health Inpatient Improvement is responsible and accountable for the provision of effective leadership, high level operational advice and clinical expertise to ensure the planning, delivery and evaluation of high quality and cost-effective services that are consistent with the strategic and operational directions of MHSS.

Sunshine Coast Health is a values-based organisation. We are committed to the maintenance of a culture in which we treat our colleagues with respect as we do our patients, consumers and the community. We respect, protect and promote human rights in our decision-making and actions.

Key Responsibilities include:

- Lead and review quality improvement activities which contribute to safe and effective adult mental health inpatient clinical pathways.
- Lead and review quality improvement activities which contribute to least restrictive adult mental health inpatient clinical pathways.




- Manage the day-to-day operations of mental health patient flow from multiple referral sources through to the inpatient care episode and transition out of the adult mental health inpatient episode.
- Develop a project plan to ensure that adult mental health inpatient service offerings align with State-wide models and best practice, including the planning, admission and return of classified consumers.

Remuneration value up to $196 807 p.a., comprising salary between $164 519 - $172 492 p.a., employer contribution to superannuation (12.75%) and annual leave loading (17.5%) (NRG10) (Fixed Term Temporary Full-time position available for 12 months). Applications will remain current for 12 months. Please note: only applications from candidates will be accepted (applications that may result in an agency fee will not be considered).

Why work for us?

We offer rewarding career opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas across our health service and pride ourselves on providing a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance. As a Queensland Health employee, you will benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75%, access to salary packaging, flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases. We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for our people and our community. We encourage people of all genders, races, ages and abilities to apply for roles within our Health Service.
You can find out more about why it's so excellent to work at Sunshine Coast here:

As a Sunshine Coast Health employee, you will receive competitive remuneration and have access to:

- A wellness program;
- Generous superannuation;
- Flexible work arrangements;
- Career training and development; and
- Salary packaging.

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