Summary

Exciting opportunities available now with Townsville Hospital and Health Service.

Job details

Position status: Fixed Term Temporary

Position type: Part-time

Occupational group: Health - Nursing

Classification: Nurse Grade 6 (1)

Workplace Location: Townsville region

Job ad reference: QLD/TV

Closing date: 28-Jul-2026

Salary: $57.48 - $61.55 p.h.

Job duration: TPT, ASAP for 12 months with possible extension.

Contact person: Amy Brown

Contact details:

About your opportunity

The Clinical Nurse – Clinical Research Coordinator is an advanced clinical nursing role responsible for coordinating the implementation and delivery of the Improving the Early Detection of Lung Cancer project across Townsville Hospital and Health Service. The position supports a Rapid Access Lung Nodule Clinic and a virtual Lung Nodule Multidisciplinary Meeting (MDM), delivered in partnership with The Prince Charles Hospital using a hub-and-spoke model, consistent with the Thoracic Society of Australia and New Zealand (TSANZ) Lung Nodule Management Framework.

The role provides clinical leadership in coordinating multidisciplinary care, supporting patient navigation through the lung nodule pathway, maintaining surveillance and recall systems to ensure timely follow‑up imaging, coordinating referrals through the National Lung Cancer Screening Program, and maintaining high‑quality clinical and research data. Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams across North Queensland, the position supports equitable, evidence‑based care for patients with pulmonary nodules, with a focus on improving timely diagnosis and outcomes for regional, rural, remote and First Nations communities.

About your new employer

Clinical Excellence

The Townsville Hospital and Health Service (HHS)



organisation offers a diverse and dynamic healthcare environment, providing access to cutting‑edge medical practices, advanced research, and specialised clinical expertise.

Career Growth and Development

We support career progression with structured pathways, secondment opportunities, and access to education and training programs. Whether specialising in a clinical field, upskilling in Digital Health, or transitioning to leadership roles, employees benefit from mentorship, professional development initiatives, and strong institutional partnerships with James Cook University (JCU).

Work/Life Balance and Lifestyle Benefits

Nestled within beautiful North Queensland, the rural, urban, country and coastal locations found within the Townsville HHS region provide vibrant and unique communities, affordable living with stunning landscapes, outdoor adventures, and a relaxed lifestyle.

Townsville HHS prioritises employee wellbeing, offering flexible work arrangements, stable job security, and a family‑friendly setting. Staff benefit from regional opportunities while maintaining modern healthcare advantages.

Competitive salary and benefits

We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.

- Generous remuneration package value up to $102,777 p.a. (NG6-1)
- Salary range: $57.48 to $61.55 p.h.
- 4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14% to 17.5% loading
- 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
- Salary Sacrificing options may be available

Requirements

- Mandatory qualifications and proof of registration (AHPRA).
- This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role.
- Pre‑employment checks will be conducted.

Please refer to the Role Description for further details.

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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