About the role
About the work unit / facility
Nurse Navigator Chronic / Medical Service Group / Townsville
About your opportunity
This role focuses on supporting our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with chronic conditions and complex care. The opportunity assists to improve health care outcomes for this patient cohort with a proactive approach to streamlining their healthcare journey and engaging primary health care services.
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.
Competitive salary and benefits
We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.
- Salary range: $140,632 to $152,685 p.a. (Nurse Grade 7)
- 4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
- 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
- Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available
Requirements
Mandatory qualifications and proof of registration:
- Qualification: Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent certification relevant to the position is mandatory.
- Nursing: Appointment to this position requires proof of qualification and registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and possession of a current practising certificate.
- Identified role: Under section 25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991, there is a genuine occupational requirement for the incumbent to be indigenous to the Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander community.
- Specific attribute required must be identified and supported by documentary evidence or information, as per section 7 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 and Chapter 2 of the Public Sector Act 2022.
- Refer to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workforce Strategic Framework 2016-2026.
- Driver Licence: This position requires the applicant to possess an appropriate license to operate a Class C (car) motor vehicle.
- This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role.
Please refer to the Role Description for further details.
Apply now and be part of something extraordinary!
Enquiries are welcome; for a confidential discussion please contact:
Amy Frame on (07) 4433 3333.
Apply ONLINE: https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV695111
Applications close: Sunday, 29 November 2026
Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.