Description:
, is the public healthcare provider for the government areas of Townsville, Burdekin, Charters Towers, Flinders, Richmond, Hinchinbrook and Palm Island. We operate 21 facilities from primary care in regional locations to highly specialised care at the main hospital. Townsville Hospital and Health Service , the largest tertiary hospital in northern Australia, provides specialist referral services for 700,000 people living in the region. Townsville University Hospital We are planning and innovating for the future, advancing healthcare through impactful research, training tomorrow’s health sector workforce.
Job details
Position status Fixed Term Temporary Position type Flexible part-time Occupational group Health - Nursing Classification Nurse Grade 1 (1) Workplace Location Townsville region Job ad reference QLD/TV627080 Closing date 27-Mar-2025 Yearly salary $65828 - $72079 Fortnightly salary $2523.20 - $2762.80 Total remuneration $75329 up to $82482 Job duration TFT, up to 12 months Contact person Sandra Roberts Contact details 07 4433 2567Access the National Relay Service
Are you ready to make a difference in public healthcare?
Townsville Hospital and Health Service offers a unique opportunity to be part of a dynamic healthcare environment focused on innovation and excellence.
Our vision is world-class healthcare for northern Queensland and our purpose is "great care every day,".
Our values are:
Integrity | Compassion | Accountability | Respect | Engagement
We are seeking committed and passionate professionals to help us achieve our mission.
About the opportunity:
Position: Assistant in Nursing – First Nations Cadet (Identified)
Vacancy: Fixed term temporary full-time, up to 12 months, 2 x positions available
Location: Townsville University Hospital
Enjoy a generous remuneration package value up to $82,482 p.a. comprising:
- Salary range: $2523.20 to $2762.80 p.f. (NG1-1)
- Annual leave with 17.5% loading
- 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
- Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available
The Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Cadetship program offers opportunities for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples studying nursing and/or midwifery to consolidate the skills and knowledge developed through their tertiary studies and develop an understanding of the health system and the role of nurses and midwives within that system.
Cadets will be provided the opportunity to experience various clinical settings through a rotational program specifically designed to meet their scope of practice and learning requirements.
Cadets are employed in a fixed term temporary position with a requirement to be engaged in full time tertiary studies necessary to acquire registration with the Australian Practitioner Health Regulatory Agency (AHPRA). The cadetship is only offered for a fixed term of one calendar year and the completion of 12 weeks (456 hrs) must take place during this timeframe. The cadet position will only work Monday to Friday day shifts only.
Why Choose Us?
- Job Security: Enjoy stability in your career and become empowered with a supportive employer committed to your growth.
- Competitive salary and benefits: We offer attractive remuneration packages, including comprehensive health benefits, professional development opportunities, and generous leave entitlements (including long service, sick leave and carer's leave, cultural and bereavement leave, parental and reproductive health leave).
- Lifestyle and location: Nestled within beautiful North Queensland, the rural, urban, country and coastal locations found within the Townsville Hospital and Health Service region provide vibrant and unique communities, affordable living with stunning landscapes, outdoor adventures, and a relaxed lifestyle.
Requirements:
- Under s25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991, there is a genuine occupational requirement for the incumbent to be Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander to work with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.
- This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role. Hepatitis A/B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis and Tuberculosis.
- Pre-employment checks will be conducted including criminal history clearance.
Please refer to the Role Description for further details.
Apply now if you want to help us shape the future of healthcare while enjoying a fulfilling work-life balance.
Enquiries are welcome; for a confidential discussion please contact:
Sandra Roberts on (07) 4433 2567.
Applications close: Thursday, 27 March 2025.
Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity .
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