About the role
As the Clinical Nurse Consultant - Child Protection Liaison Officer, you'll provide specialist clinical leadership and expert advice across North West Hospital and Health Service, helping clinicians recognise, respond to and report child protection concerns. You'll lead the Family Advocacy Unit's liaison with government and non-government agencies, support legislative information-sharing requirements and play a key role in strengthening child protection capability across the service.
Lead and influence child protection practice across North West HHS through advanced clinical expertise, consultation and operational leadership.
Educate and empower staff through specialist training, mentoring and education on recognising, responding to and reporting suspected child abuse and neglect.
Build strong partnerships with Child Safety Services and other government and community agencies to support coordinated responses for vulnerable children and families.
Working with us
12.75% employer superannuation contribution.
Long Service Leave and Sick Leave accrual.
Professionally, our HHS values professionalism, leadership capability, excellence and resilience in our staff. We are committed to providing extraordinary opportunities for career development including in-house training, development and mentoring programs.
Requirements
Mandatory requirements are a relevant tertiary degree qualification and appropriate registration/licences.
Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse and possession of a current annual licence certificate is mandatory.
A post graduate qualification or currently enrolled in a post graduate program in a relevant area of study is highly desirable.
Appointees will be required to work all shifts in accordance with the unit roster.
Appointees may also be required to participate in an on-call roster.
The position may involve travel to various facilities or units within the North West Hospital and Health Service.
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 North West Hospital and Health Service
The North West Hospital and Health Service (NWHHS) delivers public health services across approximately 300,000 square kilometres, supporting remote communities throughout North Western Queensland and the Gulf of Carpentaria. We are committed to promoting community wellbeing and providing high-quality, accessible and effective healthcare for all.
Discover life in Mount Isa. Work where your expertise can have a genuine impact, while enjoying the unique lifestyle of North West Queensland. From spectacular outback landscapes and wide-open spaces to a strong sense of community and a wealth of opportunities to explore, Mount Isa offers a lifestyle that's different by nature and a career experience that's meaningful by choice.
Affectionately known as the 'oasis of the outback,' Mount Isa represents over 50 nationalities which give the city a unique cosmopolitan flavour. People enjoy living in this modern community, with restaurants, excellent health care, shopping, churches, clubs, service clubs and social activities. You will love the yearly carnival of festivities and celebrations including the Mount Isa Rodeo.
Interested?
Download the Role Description for further information and application / interview preparation.
Contact: Karen Slater on (07) 4744 4408.
Applications close: Friday, 02 October 2026.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.
