Public Health Nurse

About this role

About the work unit / facility

The Townsville Public Health Unit (TPHU) protects community health by reducing communicable and vaccine-preventable diseases and environmental health risks. Our multidisciplinary team delivers disease surveillance, outbreak management, immunisation support, sexual health programs, and health promotion across North West Queensland.

About your new employer

Townsville HHS is the public healthcare provider for over 250,000 people across 150,000km². We operate 21 facilities and employ more than 6,600 staff. We are committed to clinical excellence, career development, a supportive culture, and work/life balance. As a major teaching hospital, we train future health professionals and lead research initiatives to advance healthcare.

We offer:

• Clinical Excellence: Access to advanced public health programs and evidence-based practice.
• Career Growth: Opportunities for leadership, postgraduate study, and professional development.
• Supportive Culture: Work within a collaborative, multidisciplinary team committed to health equity.
• Work/Life Balance: Enjoy flexible arrangements and the lifestyle benefits of North Queensland.

Competitive salary and benefits

• Salary between $5081.10 – $5516.60 per fortnight (Nurse Grade 7).
• 4 to 6 weeks p.a. recreational leave with 14-17.5% loading.
• Generous employer contribution to superannuation of 12.75%.

Additional benefits include salary packaging options, generous leave entitlements, and professional development support.

About your opportunity

As a Public Health Nurse based in Mt Isa, you will lead immunisation programs, communicable disease control, and sexual health initiatives across North West Queensland. You will provide expert advice, education, and outbreak response, ensuring culturally safe and evidence-based care.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Nursing and current AHPRA registration.
• Authorisation as an Immunisation Program Nurse (IPN).
• Evidence of vaccination against Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD).
• Current Class C driver licence.
• Ability to travel to remote locations and participate in on-call roster.
• A probationary period may apply.

Application details

Enquiries are welcome, for a confidential discussion please contact:

Sara O'Connor on (07) 4433 6900.

Closing Date: Thursday, 4 December 2025.

Submit your application via  https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV669648, include your CV, referee details, and a short response addressing the key responsibilities.