Public Health Nurse - Immunisation

About the work unit / facility:

The Townsville Public Health Unit (TPHU) aims to protect community health by focusing on populations rather than individuals. Working with health services, government, councils, NGOs, researchers, and community groups, TPHU reduces communicable, vaccine-preventable diseases, and environmental health risks within the Townsville HHS region. 

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.

Work/Life Balance and Lifestyle Benefits

Nestled within beautiful North Queensland, the rural, urban, country and coastal locations found within the Townsville HHS region provides vibrant and unique communities, affordable living with stunning landscapes, outdoor adventures, and a relaxed lifestyle.

Townsville HHS prioritises employee wellbeing, offering flexible work arrangements, stable job security, and a family-friendly environment. Staff benefit from regional opportunities while maintaining modern healthcare advantages.

Competitive salary and benefits:

We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.

• Salary range: $139,951 to $151949 p.a. (NG7)
• 4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
• 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
• Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available

About your opportunity:

The Public Health Nurse Immunisation is an advanced practice nursing role responsible for providing clinical leadership, expert advice, and strategic coordination of immunisation and communicable disease control activities across the Townsville Hospital and Health Service (THHS) and North West (NWHHS). This position leads the planning, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement of public health immunisation programs within the TPHU.

Requirements:

• Mandatory qualifications (Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent) and proof of registration (AHPRA).
• Possession of a Class C driver's licence.
• Travel may be a requirement of this role.
• This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role.
• Probation period may apply.
• Pre-employment checks will be conducted.

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: Sara O'Connor on (07) 4433 6900.

Apply ONLINE: https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs//QLD-TV688124

Applications close: Thursday, 6 August 2026.

Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

Please download the Role Description from the `Documents' section below for application/interview preparation and future reference.