Benefits
Profession Development Leave
Paid Parental Leave
About us
Neonatal Service provides Level 4 care for premature, unwell and high-risk newborns across Central Queensland. Based within the Maternity Unit, the team manages inborn and emergency admissions, regional transfers and transfers to tertiary neonatal services. With a strong focus on family-integrated, evidence-based care, the service works collaboratively to optimise outcomes, minimise mother–infant separation and remain ready 24/7 to stabilise and manage moderate-acuity neonates.
About the role
Lead Neonatal Services with confidence, providing visible clinical leadership and expert support to a dedicated nursing team caring for premature, unwell and high-risk newborns.
Set the standard for clinical excellence, driving best-practice care, clinical governance, quality improvement, research and education across the Neonatal Unit.
Grow and empower your team, creating a supportive learning culture where nurses are mentored, developed and encouraged to build their skills and careers.
Shape the day-to-day operation of the service, leading workforce, financial and resource management while keeping patient care and service priorities at the centre.
About you
Registered Nurse or Registered Nurse/Midwife qualification, with current registration with NMBA via AHPRA.
Advanced neonatal expertise and contemporary knowledge of neonatal practice, treatments and outcomes, with operational management experience.
Confident clinical leadership,



with the ability to lead teams and deliver protected, efficient and person-centred neonatal care.
Strong operational and quality improvement skills, including resource management, rostering, data analysis and developing systems that improve service delivery.
A passion for developing people and practice, through education, mentoring, evidence-based care, research, innovation and positive change.
What we offer
Total remuneration value of up to $174,208 p.a. is comprised of:
An hourly rate between $***** - $***** p.h.
*****% employer superannuation contribution
17.5% leave loading
Additional Benefits
Ongoing Professional Development and Education Opportunities
Accommodation and relocation can be negotiated
Profession Development Leave
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.
Applications close: Thursday, 22 October ****
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Further information
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📌 Nurse Unit Manager (Neonatal) (Rockhampton)
🏢 Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service
📍 Rockhampton