Lead the Future of Community Health in Doomadgee!

Looking for a rewarding nursing role where your leadership can truly make a difference? Join Doomadgee Community Health and help deliver comprehensive, culturally responsive care in a remote community setting while leading clinical excellence, supporting staff development and improving health outcomes for the community.

Job Details

- Position status: Permanent
- Position type: Full-time
- Occupational group: Health - Nursing
- Classification: Nurse Grade 6 (1)
- Workplace Location: North West Qld
- Job ad reference: QLD/MI
- Closing date: 12-Aug-2026
- Job duration: Permanent, Full-time
- Contact person: Sandra Bettles
- Contact details: ; National Relay Service

About the role

As a Clinical Nurse with Doomadgee Community Health, you will use your advanced clinical expertise, leadership skills and commitment to person‑centred care to deliver high‑quality healthcare services within a cooperative multidisciplinary team.

Working autonomously and alongside nurses, health workers and Indigenous Liaison Officers, you will coordinate and deliver complex care, support continuous improvement initiatives, and contribute to the health and wellbeing of individuals, families and the broader community.

Working with us

- For 1 year you will receive an isolation bonus of AUD$3,695. If you stay for 2 years you will receive AUD$11,085; and for your 3rd year (and every year after that) you will receive AUD$7,390 (pro rata for part‑time employees).
- In your downtime, we will provide 2 return airfares per annum (full‑time employees) (incl. spouse/dependents) or 1 return airfare per annum (part‑time employees) to the nearest east coast provincial city in conjunction with your recreation leave.
- 12.75% employer superannuation contribution.
- Long Service Leave and Sick Leave accrual.




- Tax savings through salary sacrificing options are also available.
- Plus 2 weeks per annum, travel as required and enrolment and conference costs for approved courses and conferences.
- We also offer staff accommodation (if eligible) or a private rental subsidy of AUD$82.50 per week for up to 17 months.

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.

About North West Hospital and Health Service

The North West Hospital and Health Service (NWHHS) delivers public health services across approximately 300,000 square kilometres, supporting remote communities throughout North Western Queensland and the Gulf of Carpentaria. We are committed to promoting community wellbeing and providing high‑quality, accessible and effective healthcare for all.

- Unique locations
- Friendly communities
- Regional, rural and remote incentives

DOOMADGEE : Aboriginal‑governed township (a.1400 people) alongside the Nicholson River in Outback QLD

Interested?

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

Contact: Sandra Bettles on .

Applications close: Wednesday, 12 August 2026.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Our vision is to be Queensland's leading HHS delivering excellence in remote healthcare to our patients, working as an integral part of the community. We are an equal opportunity employer.

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📌 Clinical Nurse Community Health - Doomadgee
🏢 North West Queensland
📍 Doomadgee