Take a chance, progress your career and discover all that the Wide Bay has to offer.

Eligible Applicants who move to Queensland from an interstate or international jurisdiction to take up permanent or temporary greater than 12 months employment may receive up to $20,000 incentive payments under the Queensland Health Workforce Attraction Scheme ( https://www.healthycareers.health.qld.gov.au/attraction-incentives )

Your opportunity:

• The Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service has a significant role in recognising and responding to child abuse and neglect. Key Health Service child protection positions being Child Protection Advisor (CPA), Senior Paediatrician and Clinical Nurse Child Protection Liaison Officer (CPLO) have been appointed to assist staff to understand the responsibility of health professionals. The role is in the provision of services to children who have been harmed or are at This position is a key component to facilitate advanced liaison communication and information sharing, which has legislative basis between Department of Health internal stakeholder and external stakeholders.

Permanent Part Time Position (38 hours p.f.) and Temporary Part Time Position (22.8 hours p.f.) from date of appointment until 29th September 2024 with the possibility of extension.

We encourage applications from First Nations nurses and midwives in line with Health Equity, Growing Deadly Families, and Hospital and Health Plan Strategies

From 9^th December 2019 all new employees will be required to be assessed for their risk of Tuberculosis (TB).  For further information regarding TB please visit Queensland Health website: Tuberculosis ( https://www.health.qld.gov.au/clinical-practice/guidelines-procedures/diseases-infection/diseases/tuberculosis/screening/healthcare-workers-students )

Find out more in the Role Description.

Our offer:

You will receive a competitive remuneration package value up to $64,028 p.a., comprising salary between $52.86 - $56.61 p.h., employer contribution to superannuation (up to 12.75%) and annual leave loading (17.5%) (Nurse Grade 6 (1)) (Permanent Part Time Position, 38 hours p.f., and Temporary Part Time Position, 22.8 hours p.f., from date of appointment until 29th September 2024 with the possibility of extension) (Applications will remain current for 12 months). Job Ad Reference: H2403WB550579.

Other benefits include:  

• Fantastic salary sacrificing ( https://www.health.qld.gov.au/employment/conditions/salary/sacrifice ) benefits
• Professional Development Allowance
• Professional Development Leave
• Flexible work arrangements
• Lower cost of living

Discover Fraser Coast   

The Fraser Coast ( https://tinyurl.com/y9akq67d ), known for its diverse, natural landscapes, laid-back lifestyle and mild climate, is located just a quick 45-minute flight north of Brisbane. This destination with a difference is the stepping off point to the World Heritage-listed Fraser Island ( https://tinyurl.com/ybbbdrms ), the location of incredible whale watching ( https://www.visitfrasercoast.com/whales-hervey-bay/ ) encounters and has arguably the safest family-friendly beaches in Queensland.

How to apply:

The Role Description and Information Package provide specific information on how to apply for the advertised position. ***APPLICATIONS ARE ONLY ACCEPTED ONLINE***

Join our Hospital and Health Service family and see what it's like to be in a supportive workplace with engaged teams working together to ensure

‘Care, connection and compassion for all'