About us

Welcome to Mount Morgan Multi-Purpose Health Service (MPHS) , a friendly rural health service just 40 km from Rockhampton, where community, care and connection come together.

Our up-to-date service has 20 inpatient beds, emergency resuscitation bays and consultation spaces, providing care for people across the community.

From Accident & Emergency and acute inpatient care to aged care, community health and outpatient services, we offer a little bit of everything! We also have a co-located GP service and visiting specialists including Podiatry, Dietetics, Optometry and Dental , plus more.

About the role

Provide strong clinical leadership across nursing, medical, allied health, Indigenous health, administration and operational teams, promoting contemporary practice and high-quality patient care.

Lead day-to-day operations of the rural Multi-Purpose Health Service, ensuring services are safe, effective, responsive and aligned with best practice.

Manage people and resources through effective workforce and financial management, while fostering a positive, collaborative and high-performing practice environment.

Drive quality and safety by championing continuous improvement, overseeing clinical risk management and ensuring appropriate actions are implemented and risks effectively escalated.

About you

Bring your credentials. You'll need current Registered Nurse registration with NMBA via AHPRA. Postgraduate qualifications in nursing and/or financial management are highly desirable.

Bring your clinical expertise.You have strong knowledge of contemporary nursing practice and can apply it confidently within a rural acute healthcare setting.





Lead with confidence.You bring proven executive-level experience in leading, managing and coordinating health services, with a strong focus on achieving outcomes and maintaining budget integrity.

Build teams and partnerships.You're an experienced change leader with excellent communication and relationship-building skills, committed to developing high-performing teams, strong partnerships and a safe, inclusive and ethical workplace.

What we offer

Total remuneration value of up to $197,759 p.a. is comprised of:

An hourly rate between $83.37 - $87.41 p.h.

12.75% employer superannuation contribution

17.5% leave loading

Additional Benefits

Ongoing Professional Development and Education Opportunities

Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety

Generous Salary Sacrificing Options

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Discounted Private Health Insurance

Fitness Passport

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements:

It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.

How to apply

To apply, please submit the following:

Your current CV or resume, including referees.

A cover letter (1-2 pages) addressing how your experience, skills and values align with the key responsibilities and expectations outlined in the Role Description.

Any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.

For assistance

Contact [email protected]

Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK6I693604

Applications close: Monday, 12 October 2026

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📌 Director of Nursing (Mount Morgan) (Rockhampton)
🏢 Queensland Government
📍 Rockhampton