About the work unit / facility:

Parklands Residential Aged Care Facility (RACF) is a Queensland Health managed aged care service at Kirwan Health Campus. The facility cares for 70 residents, including people with dementia, frailty and complex needs. Parklands provides multidisciplinary care focused on residents' rights and choices.

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. As a leading tertiary and referral service, we foster continuous professional development, allowing staff to work on complex cases, engage with multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to innovative healthcare solutions.

Work/Life Balance and Lifestyle Benefits

Nestled within beautiful North Queensland, the locations found within the Townsville HHS region provides vibrant and unique communities, affordable living, outdoor adventures, and a relaxed lifestyle. Townsville HHS prioritises employee wellbeing, offering flexible work arrangements, secure job security, and a family-friendly environment.

Competitive salary and benefits:

Generous pro rata remuneration package (based on full-time equivalent value) up to $76,468 p.a. comprising:

- Salary range: $35.22 to $38.56 p.h. (NG1-1)
- 4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading




- 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
- Laundry and Locality allowance
- Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available

About your opportunity:

Join Parklands RACF as an Assistant in Nursing and provide compassionate care that supports residents' needs and goals. Working under the direction of a Registered Nurse, you'll assist with activities of daily living and work with the multidisciplinary team to support residents' wellbeing.

Requirements:

- Certificate III in Aged Care, Health Service Assistant or equivalent, or completion of the first semester of a Diploma of Nursing, or completion of the first year of a Bachelor of Nursing is highly desirable
- Required to work all shifts, including an on-call roster
- This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role.
- Probation period may apply.
- Pre-employment checks will be conducted.

Please refer to the Role Description for further details.

Apply now and be part of something extraordinary!

Enquiries are welcome; for a confidential discussion please contact: Rebecca Jesser on (07) 4433 9***.

Apply ONLINE: https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs//QLD-TV692369

Applications close: Monday, 28 September 2026.

Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

Please download the Role Description from the `Documents' section below for application/interview preparation and future reference.

📌 Assistant in Nursing (Kirwan)
🏢 Townsville Hospital and Health Service
📍 Kirwan