Work with us

Join our team of paediatric doctors, nurses, allied health professionals, and support staff and make a difference in the lives of sick kids.

We welcome applications from experienced health professionals who are passionate about creating a healthier tomorrow for children and young people.

Current job vacancies

How to apply

Introducing Children's Health Queensland

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[Text on screen:Today is an important day for Tatum.

Every day, children in our care have their most important days.

It's our job to make sure we're ready for them.

To perform at our best today.

So they can have a healthier tomorrow.

Welcome to Children's Health Queensland.

A network of health services and professionals.

Delivering world-class paediatric care for Queensland kids.

We are in our cities and regions.

Building a connected system of care.

Arming Queensland's health community with the latest clinical knowledge.

So every child can get the best care, closer to home.

We are turning ground-breaking research and innovation into action.

Transforming mental health care for children and young people.

Using health intelligence and real-time data to improve our care and make faster decisions.

We are revolutionising how we care for kids.

Using robotics, genomics, 3D printing and virtual reality to improve clinical services and results.

And we're investing in their future.

Empowering children and families to live their happiest, healthiest lives.

So tomorrow will be even better.

Today is the most important day for many Queensland kids.

And we're ready to deliver the best care.

Today, tomorrow and the next.

Best care for every Chana.

Best care for every Bianca.

Best care for every Finn.

Best care for every Ammar.

Best care for every Sienna.

Best care for every Charlotte.

Best care for every Ashleigh.

Best care for every Chloe.

Best care for every Jack.

Best care for every Caelan.

Best care for every Sophie.

The best care for every Queensland child.]

[Closing screen. Text on screen: Children's Health Queensland and Queensland Government logo.]

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What it's like to work with us

  • Workplace benefits

    Get real work-life balance. We offer attractive pay, a supportive and inclusive workplace, and exciting opportunities to develop your skills and career.

  • Living in South East Queensland

    Find out what it’s like to live and work in Brisbane and get advice on moving here with your family.

Nursing jobs

Our nurses are a diverse team who provide life changing care for sick kids.

Registered nurses

We’re happy to talk about paediatric nursing opportunities with local and international nurses. We also offer temporary visa sponsorship for some positions. If you can’t find a suitable job vacancy, you can submit an expression of interest for future roles. You must be registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) to apply.

Call us on 07 3068 3397 or email CHQ_NursingJobs@health.qld.gov.au.

Nursing graduates

Read about our graduate opportunities for newly qualified registered nurses.

Apply for our program

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cadetship program

If you're completing your undergraduate degree, you can get professional work experience while you’re studying with our cadetship program.

The cadetship is a paid placement. It offers ongoing training and mentoring in clinical and non-clinical roles including allied health and business services.

Fellowship programs

We offer a supervised ophthalmology fellowship to Australian and international medical candidates who are completing a ophthalmology training schemes. The fellowship is a 12 month fully funded program for health professionals who want to specialise in academic or clinical paediatric eye care.

Find out more

Contact us

If you have questions about working for us, call our recruitment team on 07 3069 7051 or email CHQ-Recruitment@health.qld.gov.au.

For questions about medical or nursing jobs, or for help with your application, get in touch with the specialist team.

Medical jobs

Last updated: October 2023