Looking for a contract that offers genuine autonomy, leadership responsibility and a unique remote healthcare experience?
We are seeking an experienced Director of Nursing with a strong background in Remote Area Nursingin Birdsville, Queensland.
This is a rare opportunity to lead healthcare delivery in one of Australia's most iconic remote communities, providing essential primary healthcare services to local residents and surrounding rural properties. What's on Offer?
Looking for a contract that offers genuine autonomy, leadership responsibility and a unique remote healthcare experience? We are seeking an experienced Director of Nursing with a strong background in Remote Area Nursingin Birdsville, Queensland. This is a rare opportunity to lead healthcare delivery in one of Australia's most iconic remote communities, providing essential primary healthcare services to local residents and surrounding rural properties. What's on Offer?
$****** per hour base rate
Travel assistance provided in line with contract guidelines
Accommodation and Travel | Assistance provided
Monday to Friday roster
Lead a remote Primary Health Clinic
Exceptional autonomy and scope of practice
Supportive administration and operational team
About the Role This is a unique remote healthcare position where you will be the sole clinical lead within the clinic. The service supports the local community and surrounding rural properties, delivering primary healthcare and emergency response support as required.



Emergency retrievals are coordinated through appropriate emergency services and retrieval providers.
The role includes:
Management of the Primary Health Clinic
Primary healthcare delivery
Community health support
Emergency response coordination
After-hours on-call and recall responsibilities
Clinical leadership and decision making
Contract Details
Birdsville, Queensland
Start: 29 September ****
Finish: 23 October ****
Monday to Friday | 8:00am - 4:30pm
On-call and recall required after hours and weekends
Essential Requirements
Current AHPRA Registration
Remote Area Nursing experience
Previous Director of Nursing or senior rural nursing leadership experience
Current Basic Life Support
Strong emergency assessment and management skills
Ability to work independently in an isolated workplace
Demonstrated rural and remote nursing experience
Highly Regarded
Adult Advanced Life Support
Paediatric Advanced Life Support (
Triage competency
Previous remote Queensland experience
Primary Health Clinic experience
Why Birdsville? Few roles offer the level of professional autonomy and community impact found in remote healthcare.
This contract provides the opportunity to utilise your full scope of practice, lead healthcare delivery in a remote setting and experience one of Queensland's most unique outback communities.
If you're an experienced remote area nurse looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you.
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