Exciting opportunities available now with Townsville Hospital and Health Service
About the work unit:
Specialist Palliative Care in Aged Care (SPACE) is an significant component of the outreach portfolio. The CNC will lead its delivery and ongoing development within the broader outreach service, including specialist palliative care support for people living in residential aged care facilities. The role also leads other approved outreach models, pathways and improvement initiatives across the service.
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.
Career Growth and Development
We support career progression with structured pathways, secondment opportunities, and access to education and training programs. Whether specialising in a clinical field, upskilling in Digital Health, or transitioning to leadership roles, employees benefit from mentorship, professional development initiatives, and strong institutional partnerships with James Cook University (JCU).
Supportive Workplace Culture and Regional Advantage
A strong community-driven culture makes our organisation an attractive workplace, fostering collaboration, inclusion, and professional support. We balance metro-level healthcare opportunities with a regional feel, offering short commutes, access to rural and urban facilities, and a close-knit professional network. Employees experience a unique blend of career growth and lifestyle flexibility without the hustle of larger cities.




Work/Life Balance and Lifestyle Benefits
Nestled within beautiful North Queensland, the rural, urban, country and coastal locations found within the Townsville HHS region provides vibrant and unique communities, affordable living with stunning landscapes, outdoor adventures, and a relaxed lifestyle.
Townsville HHS prioritises employee wellbeing, offering flexible work arrangements, stable job security, and a family-friendly environment. Staff benefit from regional opportunities while maintaining modern healthcare advantages.
Competitive salary and benefits:
We offer an attractive remuneration package value up to $112,504 p.a. and generous leave entitlements.
Salary range: $***** to $***** p.h. (NG7)
4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
*****% employer contribution to superannuation
Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available
About your opportunity:
The Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC) Palliative Care Outreach provides clinical and operational leadership for the specialist palliative care outreach team. The role leads coordinated, person-centred palliative care across community, residential aged care and other outreach settings, aligned with Townsville Hospital and Health Service priorities.
Requirements:
Mandatory qualifications and proof of registration (AHPRA).
Possession of class C drivers' licence.
Travel may be a requirement of this position.
This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role.
Probation period may apply.
Pre-employment checks will be conducted, including Aged Care Pre-Employment Screening.
Please refer to the Role Description for further details.
Interested?
For a confidential discussion please contact: Karen Lambrose on **************.
Applications close: Wednesday, 14 October ****.
Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
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📌 Clinical Nurse Consultant (Townsville)
🏢 Queensland Health
📍 Townsville