There are great opportunities for nurses to work in Australia. The diversity of career and lifestyle opportunities available range from large tertiary hospitals in the major capital and regional cities, to smaller hospitals in more remote locations, as well as private hospitals, providing exposure to a wide spectrum of clinical and social experiences. The majority of the population live on the coast, making living near a beach not just a dream. Australia offers a variety of climates due to its size, and mostly sunny weather.
The Australian health system is world-class in both its effectiveness and efficiency, with its greatest challenge being the distances involved in managing and providing cohesive health services for a very decentralised population over this large continent (in fact, Australia has the lowest population density in the world).
There is one thing that is very important to realise about Australia; it is very big. In fact, all of Europe including the United Kingdom comfortably fits into the mainland with plenty of land to spare. To travel from the easternmost point of Australia, Cape Byron in New South Wales, to the westernmost point of Australia, Steep Point in Western Australia, you would have to travel 4100 kilometres (2548 miles). To travel from the northernmost point of the country, Cape York in Queensland, to the southernmost point of the Australian mainland, Wilson's Promontory in Victoria, you would have to travel 3180kilometres (1976 miles). Overall, the country covers an area of about 7 682 300 square kilometres (2 966 152 square miles).
The one word you hear most often when somebody speaks of Australia is 'relaxed'. Australians are generally considered very friendly and helpful people, with a great sense of humor and a natural ability to tell jokes and play with words.
Australians, and those who come to either visit or stay, enjoy a lifestyle that is very outdoors orientated with a strong beach culture, which is one of the great by-products of Australia's climate, with more than their fair share of sunshine and warm to hot days. The other by-product of the weather is Australia's love of sport.
Whatever lifestyle or climate you are seeking, the chances are you will be able to find it in Australia.
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You can view the latest jobs available for nurses in Australia on Global Medical Careers below, or find jobs for nurses in Australia on Medical Careers Network.
The Role An opportunity has become available for several Registered Nurses (Intensive Care Unit) to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 12 000-strong team is on providing world-class health care to people living in the Gold Coast, and northern New South Wales region of Australia. You ...
Tell me more... Assist in the provision of safe and effective pharmacy services under the supervision of the pharmacist, which supports the delivery of an efficient and effective pharmaceutical service to Integrated Health Service Weipa and Western Cape York. To be successful in this role you will h ...
About Us Children's Health Queensland is a specialist statewide hospital and health service dedicated to caring for children and young people from across Queensland and northern New South Wales. We are committed to collaborating with all of our healthcare partners, most importantly families, to ensu ...
Digital Metro North (DMN) works collaboratively with clinical leads and end users across Metro North Health to deliver the Digital Metro North Strategy 2018-32. The strategy aims to ultimately deliver an integrated digital hospital and healthcare environment across Metro North by 2032. Over the comi ...
The successful candidate will undertake routine diagnostic testing and related duties following Pathology Queensland established accredited protocols and standards in accordance with prescribed professional and ethical standards. What are we looking for? You will be assessed on your ability to demon ...
The role: Managing and reviewing performance of current sourcing strategies, including Whole of government procurement strategies and initiatives that may impact on Queensland Health, and preparing operational plans, key performance measures and reporting requirements for the ICT Procurement unit. O ...
Metro South Health is Australia's first digital health service and one of the largest in Queensland, with an estimated residential population of approximately one million people or 23 per cent of Queensland's population. This is your opportunity to join the dedicated team of professionals at Metro S ...
The role The Intelligence Analyst role revolves around gathering, validating, and analysing data from various sources to facilitate situational awareness and informed decision-making. Leveraging analytical tools and methodologies, the analyst collects and interprets data, identifies emerging trends, ...
What's on offer? Fixed Term Temporary Full-time commencing February 2025 up to 12 months (4 positions available). Generous remuneration package value up to $272,200 p.a., comprising base salary range of $125,808 to $176,802 p.a. (L4-L13), recreational leave with 17.5% loading when taken, employer co ...
About the Role: A fantastic opportunity exists for talented and passionate Administration Officer/Infection Management and Prevention located in Logan. We are searching for Administration Officer/Infection Management and Prevention who are committed to best practice and share our purpose to deliver ...
About the role Permanent full time opportunity. The purpose of this role is to: Provide leadership in the operation of the STARS rehabilitation engineering service. As the clinical discipline leader for this statewide service, provide strategic direction and advocacy in the management of rehabilitat ...
About the Role We are incentivising health workers to move to Darling Downs Health, to take up a job in regional and remote Queensland. To find out if you are eligible, click here ( https://www.careers.health.qld.gov.au/working-for-us/workforce-attraction-incentive-scheme ) , payments commence 1 Jul ...
About us: We're committed to improving the health and wellbeing of people in Far North Queensland by providing high quality acute health care services. Our values were developed by our staff, patients, and community. They guide our work and actions every day. Our staff are part of the community we s ...
Metro South Health is Australia's first digital health service and one of the largest in Queensland, with an estimated residential population of approximately one million people or 23 per cent of Queensland's population. This is your opportunity to join the dedicated team of professionals at Metro S ...
The role Reporting to the Director, Employment Relations, Workforce Relations and Policy Unit. Your role will be responsible for, lead and manage a high performing team in the delivery of industrial relations, human resource, employee relations and advisory services to stakeholders across Queensland ...
The role We are seeking a self-motivated individual who loves having things organised and will take initiative to join our experienced team. Specifically, this role will: Organise all administrative aspects of the office by providing services for meetings, seminars and conferences, events, travel ar ...
About the Role We are incentivising health workers to move to Darling Downs Health, to take up a job in regional and remote Queensland. To find out if you are eligible, click here ( https://www.careers.health.qld.gov.au/working-for-us/workforce-attraction-incentive-scheme ) , payments commence 1 Jul ...
Role details The Intensive Care Unit at the Mackay Base Hospital are seeking applications for a Registered Nurse to join their team on a temporary basis. How to apply and for mandatory requirements regarding this role, please refer to the attached Role Description. Your opportunity The Registered Nu ...
Metro South Health is Australia's first digital health service and one of the largest in Queensland, with an estimated residential population of approximately one million people or 23 per cent of Queensland's population. This is your opportunity to join the dedicated team of professionals at Metro S ...
The Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service covers a large geographic area with a diverse and growing population. The Health Service provides a wide range of primary care, acute and specialist services. Our staff are a part of the community we serve, and we strongly believe that health out ...
The Role An opportunity has become available for a Registered Nurse (Complex Care) to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 12 000-strong team is on providing world-class health care to people living in the Gold Coast, and northern New South Wales region of Australia. You will Demonstr ...
The Townsville Hospital and Health Service vision is world-class healthcare for northern Queensland. Our purpose is `great care every day'. About your opportunity: Permanent full-time position, Location: Townsville This position is a multi-disciplinary position. Applications are being sought from Nu ...
About Us Children's Health Queensland is a specialist statewide hospital and health service dedicated to caring for children and young people from across Queensland and northern New South Wales. We are committed to collaborating with all of our healthcare partners, most importantly families, to ensu ...
About the Role: As the Administration Officer, you will provide a high level of customer service demonstrating understanding, empathy and patience in a multidisciplinary setting. This position operates with a high degree of independence while maintaining open channels of communication between all st ...
This role may be eligible for the Queensland Health Attraction Incentive under Scheme 1 Interstate/ International Candidates See link - Workforce Attraction Incentive Scheme (health.qld.gov.au) (PDF) ( https://www.careers.health.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0020/190415/Workforce-attraction-inc ...
Metro South Health is Australia's first digital health service and one of the largest in Queensland, with an estimated residential population of approximately one million people or 23 per cent of Queensland's population. This is your opportunity to join the dedicated team of professionals at Metro S ...
The Role An opportunity has become available for several Psychologists (Mental Health - Inpatient Unit) to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 12 000-strong team is on providing world-class health care to people living in the Gold Coast, and northern New South Wales region of Austral ...
About Us Children's Health Queensland is a specialist statewide hospital and health service dedicated to caring for children and young people from across Queensland and northern New South Wales. We are committed to collaborating with all of our healthcare partners, most importantly families, to ensu ...
This position attracts a Queensland Health Attraction Incentive of up to $20,000 - find out if you qualify here: Workforce Attraction Incentive Guideline Scheme ( https://www.careers.health.qld.gov.au/working-for-us/workforce-attraction-incentive-scheme ) About us: Rockhampton Hospital provides trai ...
The Townsville Hospital and Health Service vision is world-class healthcare for northern Queensland. Our purpose is `great care every day'. About your opportunity: Fixed term temporary full-time, 12 months, Location: Palm Island The purpose of this position is to provide high quality clinical servic ...
Metro South Health is Australia's first digital health service and one of the largest in Queensland, with an estimated residential population of approximately one million people or 23 per cent of Queensland's population. This is your opportunity to join the dedicated team of professionals at Metro S ...
About Us Children's Health Queensland is a specialist statewide hospital and health service dedicated to caring for children and young people from across Queensland and northern New South Wales. We are committed to collaborating with all of our healthcare partners, most importantly families, to ensu ...
About Us Children's Health Queensland is a specialist statewide hospital and health service dedicated to caring for children and young people from across Queensland and northern New South Wales. We are committed to collaborating with all of our healthcare partners, most importantly families, to ensu ...
About Us Children's Health Queensland is a specialist statewide hospital and health service dedicated to caring for children and young people from across Queensland and northern New South Wales. We are committed to collaborating with all of our healthcare partners, most importantly families, to ensu ...
About us: We're committed to improving the health and wellbeing of people in Far North Queensland by providing high quality acute health care services. Our values were developed by our staff, patients, and community. They guide our work and actions every day. Our staff are part of the community we s ...
About the role To provide high level professional support to the Manager and General Manager by undertaking complex analysis and providing strategic advice and direction in areas including: the Annual Financial Statements Process, month end closure, compliance and reporting, and emerging Financial A ...
Role details The Digital Health Solutions Team at the Mackay Base Hospital are seeking applications for a Digital Change & Learning Specialist to join their team on a permanent basis. How to apply and for mandatory requirements regarding this role, please refer to the attached Role Description. Your ...
About us: The Quality, Safety and Risk Unit covers all facilities within the CQHHS. Clinical Governance is the set of relationships and responsibilities established by a health service organisation between its governing body, executive, clinicians, patients, and consumers, to deliver safe and qualit ...
The role Reporting to the Manager Talent Development. Your role will be responsible to develop and deliver high standard learning solutions that meet the needs of the organisation now and into the future. Work with the team and clients to tailor learning solutions to address identified capability g ...
About the role Permanent full time opportunity. The successful candidate will work with the Director of Medical Imaging in the provision of current services in addition to planning and implementation of new Paediatric Imaging Services, in line with the planned facility expansion. The Staff Specialis ...
The role You will work as part of a small collaborative team responsible for leading implementation of the Pharmacy Business Ownership Act 2024. The project is dynamic and challenging and will require you to be flexible and agile in your approach as implementation activities progress. The Pharmacy B ...
The Role An opportunity has become available for a Clinical Nurse Consultant (Mental Health - Together in Mind) to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 12 000-strong team is on providing world-class health care to people living in the Gold Coast, and northern New South Wales region of ...
UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY TO RECEIVE INCENTIVE PAYMENTS: Health Workers who take up employment with Queensland Health from intrastate, interstate or overseas may be eligible for incentive payments under the Queensland Health Workforce Attraction Incentive Scheme ( https://www.careers.health.qld.gov.au/work ...
About Us Children's Health Queensland is a specialist statewide hospital and health service dedicated to caring for children and young people from across Queensland and northern New South Wales. We are committed to collaborating with all of our healthcare partners, most importantly families, to ensu ...
The Role An opportunity has become available for a Clinical Nurse Consultant (Rheumatology) to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 12 000-strong team is on providing world-class health care to people living in the Gold Coast, and northern New South Wales region of Australia. You will ...
Role details The Ambulatory & Elective Care Team at the Mackay Base Hospital are seeking applications for a Service Manager (Referrals) to join their team on a permanent basis. How to apply and for mandatory requirements regarding this role, please refer to the attached Role Description. Your opport ...
About Us Children's Health Queensland is a specialist statewide hospital and health service dedicated to caring for children and young people from across Queensland and northern New South Wales. We are committed to collaborating with all of our healthcare partners, most importantly families, to ensu ...
Please note: this position can also be filled by an Occupational Therapist, Psychologist, Social Worker or Speech Pathologist as per the attached Role Description. The Role An opportunity has become available for a Nurse Unit Manager (Mental Health - Continuing Care Team) to join Gold Coast Health ( ...
About us: Allied Health plays an important role in achieving the objectives set out in our Destination 2030: Great Care for Central Queenslanders strategy ( https://www.health.qld.gov.au/cq/destination-2030 ) . Allied Health work closely with medical, nursing, technical and operational colleagues an ...
This role may be eligible for the Queensland Health Attraction Incentive under Scheme 1 Interstate/ International Candidates See link - Workforce Attraction Incentive Scheme (health.qld.gov.au) (PDF) ( https://www.careers.health.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0020/190415/Workforce-attraction-inc ...
The Townsville Hospital and Health Service vision is world-class healthcare for northern Queensland. Our purpose is `great care every day'. About your opportunity Permanent part-time / 60.8 hours per fortnight / commencing from 1st July 2024 The Nurse Practitioner (NP) is the most senior and expert ...
An exciting opportunity exists for a Radiographer/Sonographer - Senior, to deliver high level clinical Radiography services and provide leadership across one or more specific work units to stakeholders/customers of the Medical Imaging Service, Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service (SCHHS) and Q ...
Health Workers who take up employment with Queensland Health from intrastate, interstate or overseas may be eligible for incentive payments under the Queensland Health Workforce Attraction Incentive Scheme ( https://www.careers.health.qld.gov.au/working-for-us/workforce-attraction-incentive-scheme ) ...
This position attracts a Queensland Health Attraction Incentive of up to $20,000 - find out if you qualify here: Workforce Attraction Incentive Guideline Scheme ( https://www.careers.health.qld.gov.au/working-for-us/workforce-attraction-incentive-scheme ) About us: The Service aims to reduce the har ...
The role Reporting to the Senior Director HR Business Intelligence. Your role will be responsible to provide high level strategic and tactical leadership around HR systems and system administration for HR systems. This includes responsibility for the development of a HR systems roadmap, establishing ...
About the role The purpose of this role is to provide comprehensive and professional administrative support to the TPCH Education Centre in: The production of staff identification / proximity access cards; The issue and distribution of car parking permits for the TPCH Campus; Registering and control ...
About Us Children's Health Queensland is a specialist statewide hospital and health service dedicated to caring for children and young people from across Queensland and northern New South Wales. We are committed to collaborating with all of our healthcare partners, most importantly families, to ensu ...
About the role Temporary part time opportunity. Deliver multifaceted clinical pharmacy services to patients with Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (IBD) alongside the multidisciplinary IBD team at the RBWH. Contribute to practice and service development, innovation and activities that improve medicines ma ...
About Us Children's Health Queensland is a specialist statewide hospital and health service dedicated to caring for children and young people from across Queensland and northern New South Wales. We are committed to collaborating with all of our healthcare partners, most importantly families, to ensu ...
Digital Metro North (DMN) works collaboratively with Metro North Health (MNH) clinical leads and end users to deliver the digital transformation strategy for Metro North Health. It will ultimately create an integrated digital hospital and healthcare environment across Metro North. In meeting this s ...
Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service (SCHHS) is in southeast Queensland and extends through the coastal and hinterland areas from Caloundra in the south and Gympie in the north. The SCHHS is a values-based organisation. We are committed to the maintenance of a culture in which we treat our col ...
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 ...
The Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service covers a large geographic area with a diverse and growing population. The Health Service provides a wide range of primary care, acute and specialist services. Our staff are a part of the community we serve, and we strongly believe that health out ...
The role In this position, you will be responsible for overseeing and optimising the daily functions of QPACH to ensure operational efficiency. This involves executing devised business strategies to elevate operational effectiveness and achieve organisational objectives. Additionally, you will lead ...
About the role The purpose of this role is to provide expert clinical knowledge and clinical care for bariatric consumers/persons with a variety of conditions and support the general function of unit through role modelling and application of the principles of contemporary evidence based consumer/per ...
About Us Children's Health Queensland is a specialist statewide hospital and health service dedicated to caring for children and young people from across Queensland and northern New South Wales. We are committed to collaborating with all of our healthcare partners, most importantly families, to ensu ...
About the role The purpose of this role is to be accountable at an advanced practice level for the coordination of human and/or material resources, and to support effective business practices for the ETC. About you Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following: Respect – demo ...
About the role Coordinate and collate information requests and referrals between Queensland Health and Moreton Bay High Risk Team (HRT) Support an integrated response within the High Risk Team to victims (and their children) and perpetrators of DFV. Provide high level social work clinical input and ...
The role Ultimately reporting to the Director, Financial Business Partnering. Your role will be to facilitate, support, and deliver on high quality management accounting, reporting, monitoring, analysis, and financial advice in a Public Sector and semi-commercial environment The successful person Th ...
The Townsville Hospital and Health Service vision is world-class healthcare for northern Queensland. Our purpose is `great care every day'. About your opportunity Fixed Term Temporary part-time / 48 hours p.f. / ASAP up to 05.01.2025 The role of the clinical nurse is to provide direct clinical skill ...
The role Reporting to the Deputy Director General, Strategy, Policy and Reform Division, you will drive the design and execution of strategies that improve healthcare for all Queenslanders. The key component of your role will be to lead strategic projects across the system to deliver on Queensland H ...
Role details The Organisational Development team at the Mackay Base Hospital is seeking applications for an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment Program Officer to join their team on a temporary basis. How to apply and for mandatory requirements regarding this role, please refer to the a ...
Role details The Pharmacy Department at the Mackay Base Hospital is seeking applications for a Pharmacist (Transit Lounge) to join their team on a permanent basis. How to apply and for mandatory requirements regarding this role, please refer to the attached Role Description. Your opportunity To prov ...
Please note: this position can also be filled by a Nurse Unit Manager as per the attached Role Description. The Role An opportunity has become available for a Team Leader (Mental Health - Continuing Care Team) to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 12 000-strong team is on providing ...
Metro South Health is Australia's first digital health service and one of the largest in Queensland, with an estimated residential population of approximately one million people or 23 per cent of Queensland's population. This is your opportunity to join the dedicated team of professionals at Metro S ...
This role may be eligible for the Queensland Health Attraction Incentive under Scheme 1 Interstate/ International Candidates See link - Workforce Attraction Incentive Scheme (health.qld.gov.au) (PDF) ( https://www.careers.health.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0020/190415/Workforce-attraction-inc ...
Metro South Health is Australia's first digital health service and one of the largest in Queensland, with an estimated residential population of approximately one million people or 23 per cent of Queensland's population. This is your opportunity to join the dedicated team of professionals at Metro S ...
About the Role: Exciting opportunities exists for Registered Medical Officers to join our Logan Hospital team! The Logan Hospital Expansion is building a world-class healthcare facility with people at its heart, delivering a better way to care. Your next best thing! Your unique abilities and experie ...
Metro South Health is Australia's first digital health service and one of the largest in Queensland, with an estimated residential population of approximately one million people or 23 per cent of Queensland's population. This is your opportunity to join the dedicated team of professionals at Metro S ...
Digital Metro North (DMN) works collaboratively with Metro North Health (MNH) clinical leads and end users to deliver the digital transformation strategy for Metro North Health. It will ultimately create an integrated digital hospital and healthcare environment across Metro North that is driven by t ...
About us: We're committed to improving the health and wellbeing of people in Far North Queensland by providing high quality acute health care services. Our values were developed by our staff, patients, and community. They guide our work and actions every day. Our staff are part of the community we s ...
People-centred care | Quality and safety | Integrity and accountability | Investment in staff | Innovation and change What's involved – Provide quality administrative support to the Director of Medical Services, Business Manager and the Director of Nursing/ Facility Manager of the Barcaldine Hospita ...
Role details The Food and Linen Services Team at the Mackay Base Hospital are seeking applications for Food Service Assistants to join their team on a casual basis. This Expression of Interest collects a variety of information that will help identify potentially suitable applicants for future opport ...
About us: We're committed to improving the health and wellbeing of people in Far North Queensland by providing high quality acute health care services. Our values were developed by our staff, patients, and community. They guide our work and actions every day. Our staff are part of the community we s ...
Health Workers who take up employment with Queensland Health from intrastate, interstate or overseas may be eligible for incentive payments under the Queensland Health Workforce Attraction Incentive Scheme ( https://www.careers.health.qld.gov.au/working-for-us/workforce-attraction-incentive-scheme ) ...
We're committed to improving the health and wellbeing of people in Far North Queensland by providing high quality acute health care services. Our values were developed by our staff, patients and community. They guide our work and actions every day. Our staff are part of the community we serve. We be ...
About Us Children's Health Queensland is a specialist statewide hospital and health service dedicated to caring for children and young people from across Queensland and northern New South Wales. We are committed to collaborating with all of our healthcare partners, most importantly families, to ensu ...
About the role The purpose of this role is to provide expert clinical knowledge and clinical care for clients with a variety of conditions and support the general function of unit through role modelling and application of the principles of contemporary evidence-based client focused care, education, ...
About the role The purpose of this role is to provide expert clinical knowledge and clinical care for consumers/patients with a variety of conditions and support the general function of unit through role modelling and application of the principles of contemporary evidence based consumer/patient focu ...
We're committed to improving the health and wellbeing of people in Far North Queensland by providing high quality acute health care services. Our values were developed by our staff, patients and community. They guide our work and actions every day. Our staff are part of the community we serve. We be ...
About the Role We are incentivising health workers to move to Darling Downs Health, to take up a job in regional and remote Queensland. To find out if you are eligible, click here ( https://www.healthycareers.health.qld.gov.au/attraction-incentives ) , payments commence 1 July 2023. Utilising your k ...
The Senior Business Analyst will c apture and analyse existing and future business process models using approved methods and tools and develop business requirements specifications for the P&SCO Portfolio, ensuring traceability of requirements throughout the program lifecycle. About Procurement & Sup ...
The Preventive Health Conunsellor will c ontribute to the effective operation of Quitline, Way to Wellness, and other Preventive Health services by providing telephone counselling, information, referral, and advice to people who contact, or are referred to, services that promote behavioural change. ...
The Clinical Advisory SME will s trategically engage and maintain strong professional partnerships with internal and external stakeholders in the development of operating models, frameworks and other outputs to drive engagement and positive outcomes. About Procurement & Supply Chain Optimisation Por ...
The Radiographer Senior (Quality Advisor) will use high level radiography knowledge and skills together with independent decision making, to support complex quality initiatives to comply with legislative obligations e.g. DIAS and patient safety projects. About Biomedical Technology Services: BTS pro ...
The Biomedical Engineer will p rovide biomedical engineering advisory services to clinical departments in relation to the asset management of healthcare technology and Australian Standards requirements in the health care environment. About Biomedical Technology Services (BTS): This exciting career o ...
The Category Specialist is responsible for leading and implementing associated category strategies and plans that support the delivery of best practice category management outcomes. The role is also responsible for project managing the implementation of planned procurement initiatives utilising rele ...
The Biomedical Technician will d eliver routine technical services under the general supervision of more senior practitioners (including installations, commissioning, repairs, and preventive maintenance). About Biomedical Technology Services: BTS provides a comprehensive health technology management ...
About Us Children's Health Queensland is a specialist statewide hospital and health service dedicated to caring for children and young people from across Queensland and northern New South Wales. We are committed to collaborating with all of our healthcare partners, most importantly families, to ensu ...
About us: Rockhampton Hospital is a 305-bed facility and is the main referral hospital for Central Queensland, now providing integrated cancer care services in Central Queensland in the newly established building boasting state of the art medical equipment. About the role: Provide efficient booking ...