Nurse Manager Gde 3 Workforce & Staffing - Permanent Full Time - Sydney Children's Hospital - R[...]

NSW Health; Council of the City of Sydney; On-site; AUD 139,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health service provider seeks a Nurse Manager Grade 3 at Sydney Children's Hospital to oversee nursing workforce planning and recruitment. You'll manage staffing levels, ensuring safety and care quality. This role demands strong leadership and experience in workforce initiatives. The position offers a permanent full-time contract and various employee benefits, including salary packaging and flexible work opportunities.

Benefits

Salary packaging for tax savings

Meal entertainment savings

Accrued Day Off for Full Time employees

Access to Employee Assistance Program

Fitness Passport

Flexible Work Practice Opportunities

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in nursing workforce management.
• Ability to develop and implement effective staffing solutions.
• Understanding of relevant Award and organizational goals.

Responsibilities

• Ensure appropriate staffing levels and skill mix for patient care.
• Develop systems for data relevant to workforce planning.
• Participate in policy and strategic direction discussions.

Skills

Leadership

Workforce planning

Recruitment

Rostering

Education

Nursing Qualification

Job description

Overview

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Nurse Manager Grade 3
Remuneration: 139661.16 - 142254.44 full time equivalent base salary range (excludes super, leave loading and salary packaging)
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ609198
Location: Randwick
Applications Close: Midnight on 5 October 2025

Sydney Children's Hospitals Network is the largest paediatric health care entity in Australia. We care for thousands of children each year in our hospitals and in their homes — with one purpose in mind — to help young people live their healthiest lives.

Join a team where your passion for paediatric care truly makes a difference. The Sydney Children’s Hospital, Randwick is one of Australia’s leading specialist medical centres for children, caring for seriously ill and injured children from across NSW and beyond. Our hospital which is part of the Sydney Children’s Hospital Network delivers a comprehensive range of paediatric and adolescent medical and surgical services, treating children with a variety of complex conditions. Situated in the eastern suburbs of Sydney, we are close to beaches, amenities, and attractions. The hospital is co-located with Prince of Wales Hospital and the Royal Hospital for Women, forming the Randwick Hospitals’ Campus. The campus is easily accessible by car and public transport. Our philosophy of putting children first and foremost continues to be at the forefront of every aspect of care. At Sydney Children’s Hospital, Randwick, you’ll be part of a warm, supportive environment dedicated to improving the lives of children and their families. In late 2025 our brand new Bilima building will be commissioned. This major redevelopment features the latest health facilities and dedicated spaces designed to support children and their families throughout their healthcare journey.

What you'll be doing

The Nurse Manager Workforce & Staffing is responsible for providing leadership and management for nursing workforce planning, recruitment and rostering, including operational management of the nursing casual pool to ensure there are safe and appropriate staffing levels and skill mix available to meet safe patient care needs on a daily basis. The position will ensure that staffing levels are appropriate within available resources aligning with the Award, and that the strategic and financial goals of the organisation are met.

The position develops, implements and maintains systems that provide data and information which are relevant to the position, to Facility and Nursing Executive and other key stakeholders within the facility, to assist in the development of recommendations and implementation of robust workforce initiatives that supports the nursing workforce across the facility.

The Nurse Manager Workforce & Staffing actively participates at meetings and relevant Committees, and contributes to the review and development of policies, procedures and strategic direction of the Nursing Services.

How to Apply

Click ‘Apply Online’ and submit your application including:

• A resume detailing relevant knowledge, skills and experience (maximum 5 pages)
• Answers to the selection criteria in the Position Description

Additional Benefits (for eligible employees)

• Salary packaging for tax savings
• Meal entertainment savings
• Accrued Day Off (ADO) for Full Time employees
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Fitness Passport
• Flexible Work Practice Opportunities

Need more information?

• Position Description
• Applying for this position
• About The Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network
• Aboriginal job applicants are encouraged to visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up, to assist in preparing your application.

Further Contacts and Support

For role related queries or questions contact Emily Matthews on [e-mail]

We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families that access the services we provide at the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network. For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to SCHN’s Aboriginal Workforce Consultant, please contact [e-mail]

For technical support please contact the customer services team on 1300 679 367.

Child Safe Standards: SCHN is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

Additional Information

An eligibility list may be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.

NSW Health is committed to accessibility and may provide adjustments to the recruitment and interview process as needed.