Job Description

Are you a dedicated and experienced nurse with a passion for leadership and making a difference? Join our team at the Brisbane Immigration Detention Centre as a Clinical Team ​Leader and contribute to the health and well-being of those in our care.

About the role

As Clinical Team Leader, you will provide clinical and operational leadership to a multidisciplinary primary health care team, working closely with the Health Service Manager to ensure the effective delivery of safe, responsive and high-quality healthcare services.

You will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day operations of the service while providing clinical guidance, mentoring and leadership to the team.

Day to day!

- Provide clinical leadership and oversight to the primary health care team, ensuring safe, high-quality and person-centred care.
- Oversee clinical assessments, care planning, referrals, documentation and day-to-day service delivery.
- Provide clinical guidance, mentoring and career development to support team capability and performance.
- Manage clinical and operational risks, rosters, resources and workflow while maintaining strong clinical governance and compliance.
- Lead multidisciplinary collaboration, stakeholder engagement and continuous improvement initiatives while maintaining a hands-on clinical presence as required.

Let’s talk about you!





You’re an experienced Registered Nurse with current AHPRA Division 1 registration, a relevant postgraduate qualification and at least five years’ clinical nursing experience. You have hands-on experience in an operational healthcare setting, previous clinical leadership or coordination experience, strong knowledge of contemporary primary health care, and excellent communication, problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills. You’re confident managing competing priorities, making sound clinical decisions, using clinical and Microsoft Office systems, and leading a collaborative, supportive team.

Why you’ll love this role:

- Join a well-respected Australian healthcare organisation with 1,000+ clinicians across medical, nursing, and allied health
- Work within a highly supportive multidisciplinary team that genuinely values nursing expertise
- Access ongoing training, clinical supervision, and opportunities to develop skills in complex care settings
- Paid birthday leave
- Salary packaging & novated leasing via Smartgroup
- Free onsite parking

If you have any questions or further assistance about the role, please contact Renata Lage on [email protected]

Veterans are encouraged to apply. At HCA we are committed to embracing diversity and committed to providing a safe working environment.

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