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Director of Nursing, Workforce Sustainability
Herston
An exciting leadership opportunity exists with Queensland Health!
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Flexible full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Nursing |
| Classification | Nurse Grade 12 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane - North |
| Job ad reference | QLD/HW686939 |
| Closing date | 15-Jul-2026 |
| Job duration | Permanent Full-time |
| Contact person | Andy Carter |
| Contact details | 0439 752 469 Access the National Relay Service |
We are seeking an experienced and innovative nursing leader for the pivotal position of Director of Nursing – Workforce Sustainability. Based within the Health Workforce Division, this is a rare opportunity to provide strategic leadership and contribute to the planning and implementation of forward-thinking workforce strategies that will shape the future of nursing in Queensland. As a key focus, the role will undertake a critical workforce project within the newly-established Early Careers Reform team, contributing to the transformation of early careers pathways. This fast-paced, challenging role will work collaboratively across Queensland Health to deliver innovative and sustainable workforce solutions to meet the evolving needs of healthcare services across the state.
What you'll do
As the Nursing Director, you will demonstrate advanced clinical, management and leadership expertise to provide high-level corporate support that optimises nursing practice and service delivery. You will lead the strategic planning, coordination and direction of policies that support nursing workforce sustainability, including oversight of enterprise bargaining processes for nurses. In this role, you will apply expert and comprehensive knowledge of contemporary nursing practice, workforce planning and strategic human resource management to inform decision-making and drive effective workforce outcomes across the system.
About you
We are searching for someone who has:
- Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a nurse. Post registration clinical experience and professional recognition evidenced by credentialed status or achievement. While not mandatory, a relevant qualification or progress in relevant tertiary studies would be well regarded.
- Demonstrated ability to distil expertise and intelligence from clinical and professional stakeholders in Hospital and Health Services and Professional Nursing and Midwifery Colleges and other organisations to actively inform and contribute to the priorities of OCNO.
- Demonstrated experience and knowledge of health care systems and priorities at the state and national level.
- Demonstrated understanding of, and ability to, contribute to and develop strategic human resource management strategies for the nursing and midwifery professions including the development of evidence-based policy, parameters/indicators, and metrics to evaluate effectiveness in the quality of nursing practice and practice development.
Why work with us?
Work alongside passionate professionals in a supportive and inclusive environment that values people and prioritises employee success and wellbeing. This includes
Competitive salaries
- 12.75% superannuation
- 17.5% leave loading
Employee wellbeing
- Access to 24/7 confidential employee support providers and counsellors including for immediate family members
- Additional flexibility to support your work life balance including access to generous leave entitlements, such as purchased leave, domestic violence leave, reproductive health leave, cultural leave, study and examination leave.
Professional development
- Career progression with more than 300 diverse career pathways and career support to take you further!
- Access to a variety of programs and initiatives to support training and career growth.
- Grow your skills through hands-on experience and access to internal training opportunities and additional financial and leave benefits for approved external training and development.
Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
At Queensland Health, our work environment is inclusive and supportive, and we value our employees. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from people of all cultures, abilities and backgrounds.
Our commitment to cultural safety, equity, diversity and inclusion means we understand some people may need changes to the recruitment process. If you need support during the recruitment process, such as meeting with the panel virtually instead of in person, please reach out to the hiring manager. We value diverse candidates and your need for adjustments will not affect our hiring decisions.
Ready to apply?
For further information on how to apply please review the attached Role Description.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Applications will remain current for a period of up to 12 months and may be considered for other vacancies which may include an alternative employment basis such as temporary, full time or part time.
Documents
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