Clinical Nurse Consultant - McGrath Cancer Care Nurse, First Nations (Identified)

Lead Culturally Safe Cancer Care in North West Queensland!

Join the Mount Isa Cancer Care Unit and work in partnership with the McGrath Foundation to support culturally safe cancer care for patients across North West Queensland.

Cultural identity, lived experience, and community connection are foundational to this role. Therefore, if there are no formal qualifications or skills in cancer care nursing required, we are specifically seeking Registered Nurses who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander origin, with a strong interest in cancer nursing, to help build a culturally safe and representative First Nations cancer nursing workforce.

About The Role

This role is a vital step toward improving cancer outcomes and experiences for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples by embedding cultural safety and community connection into cancer care delivery. If a First Nations (identified) applicant does not have formal qualifications in cancer care or cancer nursing experience, it is acknowledged that the McGrath Foundation and the Health Service will support them through mentoring, education and financial assistance in obtaining postgraduate qualifications in cancer nursing. You will commence in the role within the McGrath Foundation Associate Pathway and will receive clinical & cultural support and guidance from the Foundation's First Nations Nurse Clinical Lead & Educator.

Working with us

For 1 year will get you an isolation bonus of AUD$3,605. If you stay for 2 years you will get AUD$10,815… and for your 3rd year (and every year after that) you will get AUD$7,210 (pro rata for part time employees).

In your downtime , we will provide 2 return airfares p.a. (full time employees) (inc. spouse/dependents) or 1 return airfare p.a. (part time employees) to the nearest east coast provincial city in conjunction with your recreation leave.

• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution.
• Tax savings through salary sacrificing options are also available.

Plus 2 weeks p.a., travel as required and enrolment and conference costs for approved courses and conferences.

We also offer staff accommodation (if eligible) or a private rental subsidy of AUD$82.50 per week for up to 17 months.

Requirements

• It is a genuine occupational requirement under section 25 of the Anti- Discrimination Act 1991 that the person who holds this position be an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person.
• Mandatory requirements are a relevant tertiary degree qualification and appropriate registration/licences.
• Previous experience providing cancer nursing care and working in Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Health is highly regarded.
• If a First Nations applicant does not have formal qualifications in cancer care or oncology nursing, it is acknowledged that the McGrath Foundation and the Health Service will support them in obtaining postgraduate qualifications.
• Commence in the role within the McGrath Foundation Associate Pathway and receive support and guidance from the Foundation's First Nations Nurse Clinical Lead & Educator.
• C Class Motor Vehicle Licence.
• Pre-employment screening will be conducted for the successful applicant, including Criminal History checks.
• This is a VPD risk role and may require evidence of vaccination or immunity to: Hepatitis A/B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis, and Tuberculosis.
• A period of probation may apply.

About

About North West Hospital and Health Service

• Unique locations
• Friendly communities
• Regional, rural and remote $$$ incentives

Mount Isa is a great place to live and work!

Interested?

Download the Role Description for further information and application / interview preparation.

Contact: Nicole William (07) 4744 7924.

Applications close: Wednesday, 17 June 2026.

Occupational group Health - Nursing