SCCQ are looking for Registered Nurses to join our family at one of our Residential Aged Care Homes in Queensland's beautiful Western Downs region.

05th August, 2026

Join a supportive, friendly team in a purpose-led not-for-profit organisation where meaningful work, strong relationships and a caring culture come together to make a real difference.
Southern Cross Care QLD is currently looking for you to join our SCCQ family in the role of an Aged Care Registered Nurse based at one of our Residential Aged Care Homes in the beautiful Western Downs region of Queensland. We have casual and permanent roles available.

Whether you'd like to join the team at Illoura Village in Chinchilla, our biggest Home in the area, which has recently gone through an exciting redevelopment or would enjoy the peace and tranquility of a smaller towns like Tara, Miles or Taroom we have the perfect place for you.

Chinchilla is located in the vibrant Western Downs Region of Queensland, less than 2 hours' drive west of Toowoomba or less than 4 hours from Brisbane. It provides a hub to the surrounding towns including Miles, Tara or Taroom, which are only a short drive away and may also offer opportunities for you to use and extend your nursing skills.

Why work with us?

At the heart of everything we do is our Known & Loved culture program. It enables us to build genuine connections with each other and with the residents, clients, families and communities we serve. We’re committed to ensuring our people feel genuinely known, supported and valued, so they can bring their best to the important work they do every day.

As a Registered Nurse with Southern Cross Care Queensland working in our regional communities you will enjoy:

- Competitive pay rates
- Generous salary packaging– claim up to $18,500 tax free
- Accommodation support available
- Accelerated professional development and pay progression through on-the-job training and mentoring from highly skilled leaders in a supportive environment.
- Financial support programs like Thrive (access 50% of your earned wages early).




- Employee Assistance Program for employees and their families.
- Supportive purpose driven organisation with great staff culture
- If you have current working rights but are looking for sponsorship pathway, we may have opportunities available for you

We offer a multicultural workplace with a family fun model of care to ensure our Residents always feel safe and happy.

What is the role?
In this role you will join a team of highly skilled compassionate Nurses in providing excellence in clinical care for our residents. You will work under the leadership of experienced Clinical Leaders to deliver advanced clinical and holistic care to our residents. Providing support and supervision to your team members, you will champion a strong teamwork approach to resident’s care. You will liaise with medical practitioners, family and other multi-disciplinary team members ensuring excellence in personalised care. Most importantly, compassion and empathy accompany your clinical talent, alongside building relationships with our residents based on dignity and respect.

What will you bring to the role?

- You will be an RN with a current AHPRA registration
- You will have a strong clinical focus with the ability to provide a high level of holistic support that best suits the individual
- Knowledge of chronic conditions, palliative and dementia care (desired)
- You must be available to work all shifts
- You are dedicated to caring for older people to live their best lives
- You enjoy working in a team environment
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong attention to detail and outstanding communication skills

Who is Southern Cross Care Queensland?




Southern Cross Care Queensland (SCCQ) is a Catholic not-for-profit organisation established by the Knights of the Southern Cross, more than 40 years ago. They saw a need to provide compassionate care and inclusive service to some of the most vulnerable, the ageing population, in the community.

Since then, SCCQ has grown to employ over 1800 staff caring for and supporting more than 3000 people across 17 residential aged care homes, 8 retirement villages, 28 social houses, the National Disability and Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and home care services in metropolitan and regional Queensland, Current South Wales and Victoria.

We are passionate about growing communities where best lives are lived, and serving the needs of our residents and clients with compassion and care is, as always, at the heart of what we do.

At SCCQ, we are just as focused on creating a culture where every person matters. Our culture program Known & Loved is unique to Southern Cross Care Queensland, enabling staff to build genuine community connections with each other and those we serve.

How can you apply?
If you are a Nurse ready to make a difference and help us grow communities where best lives are lived, then we'd love to hear from you. Apply today!

If you have any queries around Southern Cross Care QLD ‘s recruitment process or about the role, please contact us at [email protected]

Southern Cross Care Queensland is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate the diversity across our entire team and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Please note that all employment offers will be conditional upon a satisfactory NDIS workers screen, the right to work in Australia and maintaining an up-to-date flu vaccination status.

Our Mission: Inspired by Catholic moral and social teachings which value and respect human life and the dignity of the individual, we will provide a quality of care and accommodation to meet the needs of all who place their trust in us.

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📌 REGISTERED NURSES - WESTERN DOWNS (Australia)
🏢 Southern Cross Care Queensland
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