About Us
Bidgerdii Community Health Services is an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community controlled primary health care service. We have proudly supported the Rockhampton and wider Central Queensland region for more than 30 years.
Our services include:
- Bulk-billing general practice clinics
- Social and emotional wellbeing and counselling services
- Chronic disease management and preventative health screening
- Children and family health and early childhood education services
Lead the Way in Indigenous Health
Are you ready for a deadly career shift that truly makes an impact?
As we continue to grow, we are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join our team, supporting vaccination programs, chronic disease management, and Rheumatic Heart Disease (RHD) care within the Rockhampton Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.
This is more than a nursing role—it’s an opportunity to connect with community, deliver preventative care, and provide health education that creates lasting change.
Key Responsibilities
This role includes (but is not limited to):
- Actively support and help run the ARF/RHD portfolio, including health promotion and community education.
- Coordinating and delivering of National Immunisation Program vaccines, including childhood, adult, flu, COVID and other immunisations.
- Administering and supporting mental health depot injections
- Venepuncture and pathology collection
- Working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to improve chronic disease outcomes
- This role will involve occasional outreach and travel to Blackwater and Mount Morgan, particularly to support RHD activities and health promotion
Why Work With Us?
- Work–Life Balance: Monday to Friday, 8:30am–4:30pm. No weekends or night shifts.
- Supportive & Engaging Environment: Regular health promotion days and strong community connection.
- Positive Workplace Culture: We value our staff and believe happy teams deliver better health outcomes.
About You
You are a Registered Nurse who:
- Enjoys hands-on clinical work including ECGs, wound care, vaccinations
- Competent and confident in venepuncture and blood collection
- Has experience in chronic disease management and care planning
- Believes strongly in preventative health, education, and health promotion
- Is committed to providing culturally safe care and building trusted community relationships
- Communicates effectively and enjoys working collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team
What’s In It for You?
Meaningful Work: Make a real difference in preventative health and chronic disease outcomes
Great Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Salary packaging
- 12% superannuation
- 17.5% leave loading
Essential Requirements
- Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
- Minimum 3 years’ clinical experience (primary health care or chronic disease management preferred)
- Nurse Immuniser certification, compliant with Queensland legislation
- Must be competent and confident in venepuncture and blood collection,
- Understanding of, and respect for, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and health practices
Please note pre-employment checks will be carried out on successful applicants recommended for employment which may include confirming your qualifications, professional registration/s, previous employment history (including any previous disciplinary action), police criminal history check, Australian work status and vaccination requirements.
If you need more information, please contact HR and Recruitment team hr@bidgerdii.org
We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees no matter their sex, race, culture, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity. Bidgerdii strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants for this position.
