69 Public Health Services jobs in Australia

• Permanent role | Up to $107K + 12% superannuation
• Travel allowance to and from work
• Monday–Friday hours – no shift work or weekends
• Birthday leave + special community holidays
• Ongoing professional development and training
• Supportive, collaborative healthcare team

• STI/BBV education and treatment
• Sexual health education in schools and youth settings
• Outbreak response, contact tracing, and immunisation support
• Environmental and communicable disease awareness
• Data collection, surveillance and public health reporting
• Health promotion campaigns across clinic and outreach settings

• AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
• Minimum 12 months experience in Public Health or Primary Health
• Solid understanding of communicable disease control , outbreak management , and health promotion
• Experience in community engagement and health education
• Commitment to Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services and culturally safe practice
• Experience in rural or remote settings preferred
• Full Australian working rights (Citizen, PR, valid visa, or NZ Citizen)

Join us as a Locum Mental Health Registered Nurse and play a crucial role in providing comprehensive care across all divisions of mental health nursing, including community, inpatient, acute, and more. We are seeking dedicated nurses for a 12-week contract (or more) in regional and remote locations across Australia. In these dynamic roles, you'll work in varied settings, providing case management, planning patient care, administering medication, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and maintaining precise documentation.

Why Choose cmr?

• Diverse Working Environments : Broaden your experience across various healthcare settings.
• Work-Life Balance : Enjoy flexible schedules that allow you to balance work with personal adventures.
• Competitive Compensation : Earn up to $86 per hour plus superannuation, penalties, travel, and accommodation allowances.
• Professional Growth : Enhance your skills and broaden your expertise.
• Adventure & Exploration : Discover new places while doing what you love.
• Supportive Employer : Join a team that values and supports you every step of the way.

As a Locum Mental Health Registered Nurse with cmr, you'll experience a range of meaningful roles across Australia's mental health care landscape. From community outreach to acute interventions, you'll provide critical support and care in:

• Acute Mental Health : Work in fast-paced acute care settings, managing urgent mental health crises, stabilising patients, and coordinating with emergency services. Use your crisis intervention skills to make a rapid impact during high-pressure situations.
• Inpatient Units : Deliver consistent, supportive care to individuals requiring more intensive mental health support. You'll manage daily assessments, administer medication, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to help stabilise and rehabilitate patients on their path to recovery.
• Community Mental Health : Be a key resource for patients outside the hospital environment, offering case management, comprehensive assessments, and care planning. Your work in community settings allows you to build deeper connections, empower clients, and support them through their recovery journey.

Each role allows you to make a difference while expanding your skills, from crisis intervention and comprehensive assessments to individualised care plans and community outreach.

Criteria:

To excel in this role, you should have:

• Qualifications : Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA without restrictions.
• Experience : A minimum of 5 years in mental health nursing, particularly in case management.
• Communication Skills : Excellent communication abilities to engage effectively with patients and team members.
• Collaboration : Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Transportation : A valid driver's license for regional and remote roles.
• Flexibility : Willingness to commit to travel nursing contracts in regional/remote areas for at least 12 weeks.

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Are You Ready? If you're a dedicated, experienced RN looking to diversify your skills and explore Australia's vast landscapes, apply now and start your next career adventure with cmr.

A regional hospital in Tasmania is seeking a Senior Psychiatry CMO to support their Community Mental Health Team .

Service Info: This service provides community-based mental health care, offering assessment, treatment, and support for individuals experiencing psychological distress. The team works collaboratively with patients, families, and local providers to deliver coordinated care across outpatient and outreach settings.

Location Info: Located in regional Tasmania, this area offers a peaceful lifestyle surrounded by natural beauty, historic charm, and a welcoming community-ideal for locums seeking a meaningful role in a scenic setting.

Position Details:

• Rates: $1400 per day (PAYG or ACN)

• Dates: 29 December 2025 - 16 January 2026

• Roster: Monday to Friday, 08:30-17:00

• Travel & Accommodation: Flights, accommodation, and car provided

Why choose Global Medics?

• Dedicated recruitment and compliance consultants to guide your locum experience

• 24/7 phone support

• A chance to explore Australia while working

Interested? Please contact Nicole via email at for more information or click 'Apply'.

If this opportunity isn't quite right, we have other locum roles-both short and long-term-available across Australia.

Know someone who might be interested? Global Medics offers a Refer a Friend reward of up to $1000 for every successful referral.

As a Correctional Health RN, you will:

• Deliver front-line nursing care to patients within correctional centres.

• Provide clinical assessments, triage, wound care, and chronic disease management.

• Respond to medical and mental health emergencies and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams.

• Deliver health promotion and education on topics such as smoking cessation, mental health, and substance misuse.

• Administer medications and manage clinical documentation in line with policies and procedures.

• Maintain safety, professionalism, and confidentiality at all times.

You'll gain experience in a setting that challenges and builds your resilience, clinical judgment, and adaptability - every day is different, and every patient interaction makes an impact.

• Current AHPRA Registration as a Registered Nurse

• Minimum 3 years' post-grad experience (ED, primary health, or correctional highly regarded)

• Advanced Life Support (ALS) certification desirable

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

• Ability to work within structured policies and security protocols

• Vaccination compliance for correctional work (VPD)

• Competitive agency rates up to $72 per hour + penalties + super

• Flexible contract lengths and shift opportunities

• Full travel and accommodation support where required

• Dedicated consultant support throughout your contract

• Opportunities to expand your skills in primary and emergency healthcare

• Experience in one of the most unique healthcare environments in Australia

At cmr, we partner with healthcare professionals to provide meaningful work opportunities across Australia. Whether you're looking for short-term contracts or long-term placements, our team ensures you're supported every step of the way, from onboarding to contract completion.

If you're ready for a new challenge and want to make a genuine impact in correctional healthcare, apply today or contact our nursing team at cmr for a confidential chat about available contracts.

Job Details:

• $72.55 per hour base rate plus penalties
• Deliver evidence-based MCH services to families with children aged 0–6.
• Promote optimal health, wellbeing, development, safety, and learning outcomes.
• Work flexibly across the Universal and Enhanced MCH Programs.
• Identify and support families experiencing vulnerability, linking them with early intervention and support services.
• Partner with local maternity, neonatal and early years providers to ensure continuity of care.

• Be registered with AHPRA as both a Registered Nurse and Registered Midwife.
• Hold a Postgraduate qualification in Maternal and Child Health from La Trobe, RMIT or equivalent (essential for VIC MCH eligibility).
• Have experience or a strong interest in Enhanced MCH services, supporting vulnerable families.
• Demonstrate excellent communication, assessment and referral skills.
• Hold a current Working with Children Check, Driver’s License, and be up to date with immunisation requirements.

Job Details:

• $72.55 per hour base rate plus penalties
• Deliver evidence-based MCH services to families with children aged 0–6.
• Promote optimal health, wellbeing, development, safety, and learning outcomes.
• Work flexibly across the Universal and Enhanced MCH Programs.
• Identify and support families experiencing vulnerability, linking them with early intervention and support services.
• Partner with local maternity, neonatal and early years providers to ensure continuity of care.

• Be registered with AHPRA as both a Registered Nurse and Registered Midwife.
• Hold a Postgraduate qualification in Maternal and Child Health from La Trobe, RMIT or equivalent (essential for VIC MCH eligibility).
• Have experience or a strong interest in Enhanced MCH services, supporting vulnerable families.
• Demonstrate excellent communication, assessment and referral skills.
• Hold a current Working with Children Check, Driver’s License, and be up to date with immunisation requirements.

• Up to $94.19 per hour base rate
• Fully furnished housing provided
• Return travel provided
• 4-12 week contract

• Tracking physical, emotional, and cognitive development milestones to ensure children are growing and progressing as expected
• Performing routine health screenings and assessing children for any health concerns or developmental delays
• Administering immunisations to children
• The provision of guidance and education to parents and caregivers on topics such as nutrition, hygiene, safety, and child development
• Working closely with children and families who have chronic health conditions, provide education, support, and help manage the condition to promote optimal health and well-being

• Current AHPRA registration, no restrictions
• Post graduate qualifications in Child Health Nursing
• At least 12 months recent Child Health Nursing experience

Why work with Curis Recruitment?
We have a proven record of placing nurses into fantastic positions across Australia with some of the best hospitals and health centres.

Our clients know that we only represent the best nurses out there so when you are represented by us you are always shown in the best light and this gives you a foot in the door right at that first step.

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• $92.50 per hour day rate plus penalties for overtime, weekends, on call etc
• Short term agency contract. Minimum 4 weeks and up to 12 weeks available
• Starting within the next 2-4 weeks
• Fully furnished housing available
• Return travel provided
• $00 bonus if you complete a 12 week block
• Working within a fantastic, committed and supportive team who really value the job that you do
• Various locations available throughout the region

• Deliver comprehensive primary health care within the organisation
• Ensure the focus of care is on the needs of Aboriginal clients within the context of their cultural identity and social circumstances.

• Current AHPRA Registration as a Registered Nurse
• Relevant qualification and/or experience in Primary Health Care
• Current REC or equivalent
• Current recognised immunisation provider certificate
• Current COVID vaccination provider certificates for Pfizer and Paediatric vaccines
• Current maternity emergency management or midwifery upskill or commitment to completing this within your contract
• Current BLS
• Must be ISTAT competent, certified and have access number
• Must have full Australian working rights (i.e., Australian Citizenship, Permanent Residency, a valid Working Visa, or New Zealand Citizenship)