Director of Nursing / Facility Manager

Regional Queensland

Salary: $157,018 to $168,211 per annum, plus superannuation and annual leave loading

About the Client

A major healthcare provider delivering hospital, community and specialist health services across regional and rural Queensland.

The organisation is committed to providing safe, high-quality and person-centred care while improving health outcomes for local communities. Its rural facilities are supported by dedicated multidisciplinary teams, strong clinical governance frameworks and opportunities for ongoing professional development.

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Director of Nursing / Facility Manager to provide strategic and operational leadership within a rural healthcare facility.

This senior leadership position offers the opportunity to make a direct and meaningful impact on healthcare delivery within a close-knit community. You will lead a multidisciplinary workforce, support clinical excellence and help ensure the facility continues to deliver safe, sustainable and responsive healthcare services.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing strategic and operational leadership across the healthcare facility
• Leading and supporting multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, high-quality and person-centred care
• Overseeing clinical governance, quality improvement and patient safety initiatives
• Managing workforce capability, performance and professional development
• Promoting a positive workplace culture built on collaboration, accountability and respect
• Supporting effective operational planning and the sustainable delivery of healthcare services
• Building strong relationships with staff, stakeholders, community representatives and partner organisations
• Leading service improvement and organisational change initiatives
• Ensuring clinical and operational practices meet relevant professional, legislative and organisational standards
• Representing the facility and advocating for the healthcare needs of the local community

About You

To be considered for this opportunity, you will need:

• Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse
• Demonstrated leadership experience within a senior nursing, facility management or health service management position
• Strong knowledge of clinical governance, quality improvement and patient safety
• Proven operational, workforce and resource management capabilities
• The ability to lead, inspire and develop multidisciplinary teams
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills
• Strong change management, decision-making and problem-solving abilities
• A collaborative and accountable leadership style
• A genuine commitment to rural and remote healthcare
• A passion for improving healthcare access and outcomes within local communities

Benefits You’ll Enjoy

• An annual salary of $157,018 to $168,211
• Superannuation and annual leave loading on top of annual salary
• Attractive salary packaging benefits
• Access to eligible rural and remote incentives, including RANIP
• Generous leave entitlements
• Professional development support and paid study leave
• Career progression opportunities across a large public health service
• Flexible working arrangements
• Employee health and wellbeing initiatives
• Greater professional autonomy and a broad leadership scope
• The opportunity to shape healthcare delivery within a rural community
• The chance to lead an essential health service and make a genuine difference every day

This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced nursing leader to take the next step in their career while contributing to the future of healthcare in rural Queensland.