Clinical Nurse Consultant (Project Officer - Clinical Consumables)

The Clinical Operations and Support Team at Townsville University Hospital are seeking an experienced and outcome driven Clinical Nurse Consultant to undertake a Project Officer role for Clinical Consumables.

This is a temporary part-time role - 30/06/2027, working 60 hours per fortnight.

About your opportunity

The Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC) - Project Officer, Clinical Consumables provides advanced clinical leadership and project management experitise to improve the governance, ultilisation, standardisation and sustainability of clinical consumables across Townsville Hospital and Health Service (THHS).

The role will lead service-wide inititiaves that optimise consumable management practices, reduce waste improve produce accessibility, support evidence-based clinical decisiion-making and strengthen inventory stewardship. Working collaborative with clinical services, procurement, supply chain, Infection Prevention and Controla and executive stakeholders, the CNC - Project Officer, Clinical Cosumables develops, implements and evaluates innovative models of care and consumable management systems that support safe, efficient and cost-effective patient care.

The position ensures all project activitities and recommendations align with contemporary nursing practice, organisational priorities, financial stewardship principles and current and emerging safey and quality standards.

About your new employer

Townsville Hospital and Health Service offers a energetic and supportive environment with access to advanced clinical practice, specialised expertise, and opportunities to work within a leading tertiary service. We are committed to ongoing professional development, providing structured career pathways, education and training programs, and strong partnerships with James Cook University.





Our organisation promotes a collaborative and inclusive workplace culture, where staff are supported to grow, contribute, and thrive. Located in North Queensland, we offer the benefits of a regional lifestyle, including short commutes, affordable living, and access to diverse urban, rural, and coastal communities-supporting a healthy work/life balance.

Competitive salary and benefits:

We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.

- Salary range: $70.92 - $77.00 p.h. (NG7)
- 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
- 4 weeks (pro rata) annual leave with 17.5% loading
- Locality and Uniform allowance
- Professional Development allowance and leave
- Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available

Requirements:

- Qualification: Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent certification relevant to the position is mandatory.
- Driver Licence: This position requires the applicant to possess an appropriate license to operate a Class C (car) motor vehicle.
- Applicant ideally will have a working knowledge of a range of software packages used in the clinical and management environment, e.g., S/4 HANA, Microsoft Windows, Access and Power Point. Sound Microsoft Excel skills would be considered beneficial
- Travel: This position may be required to travel to (via small planes or ferry), and work at, other facilities located within the THHS, e.g., participate in clinical activities or meetings for planning, quality, performance and education. This may involve day and/or overnight stays. The successful applicant must be able to commit to this requirement.
- Highly Desirable: Possession of a relevant postgraduate qualification in an appropriate field is highly desirable. Such experience may be discipline specific or have a service area focus.
- This is a VPD risk role. Hepatitis B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis and Tuberculosis.

Please refer to the Role Description for further details.

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📌 Clinical Nurse Consultant (Project Officer - Clinical Consumables) (Townsville City)
🏢 Queensland Health
📍 Townsville City