Nurse Manager (Nursing & Midwifery Workforce Services)

Queensland Health; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 5,400 - 5,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 to 6 weeks annual leave

12.75% superannuation

Salary packaging options may be avali

Job summary

Townsville Hospital and Health Service (HHS) is seeking a Nurse Manager to lead the Nursing and Midwifery Workforce Services. This role coordinates recruitment, onboarding and the rapid deployment of a skilled nursing and midwifery workforce across the THHS network.

The position requires a Bachelor of Nursing (or equivalent) with extensive experience in managing large teams and recruitment. A postgraduate qualification is highly desirable, and familiarity with clinical software is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent certification is mandatory.
• Postgraduate qualification in an appropriate field is highly desirable.
• Extensive experience managing large teams and recruitment for Nursing and Midwifery.
• Familiarity with clinical/management software e.g., Springboard, cGov, MS Office is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and operational coordination of nursing and midwifery workforce services across THHS.
• Oversee centralised recruitment and onboarding processes.
• Maintain an emergent workforce of nurses and midwives across the service.

Skills

Nurse leadership

Workforce planning

Recruitment

Onboarding

Education

Bachelor of Nursing

Postgraduate qualification desirable

Tools

Springboard

cGov

Microsoft Windows

Excel

Access

PowerPoint

Job description

About your opportunity

The Nurse Manager, Nursing and Midwifery Workforce Services (NMWS), provides leadership and operational coordination of nursing and midwifery workforce services across Townsville Hospital and Health Service (THHS). This includes oversight of centralised recruitment, onboarding, and the provision of an emergent workforce of nurses and midwives, including Registered Nurses/Midwives, Enrolled Nurses, Students in Nursing/Midwifery, and Assistants in Nursing. Each Nurse Manager will be responsible for leading and managing a key portfolio to ensure the effective provision of a nursing and midwifery workforce.

About your new employer

Townsville Hospital and Health Service (HHS) offers a diverse and rewarding healthcare environment, combining advanced clinical practice, innovation, and professional development. As a leading tertiary and referral service, we provide opportunities to work alongside multidisciplinary teams, contribute to complex healthcare delivery, and access ongoing education, training, and career advancement pathways. Our supportive and community-focused culture fosters collaboration, inclusion, and wellbeing. Located across the vibrant rural, urban, and coastal communities of North Queensland, Townsville HHS offers an enviable lifestyle, affordable living, flexible work options, and the opportunity to enjoy a rewarding career while achieving work-life balance.

Competitive salary and benefits:

• We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.
• Salary range: $5390.40 to $5852.40 p.f. (Nurse Unit Manager)
• 4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
• 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
• Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available

Requirements:

• Qualification: Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent certification is a mandatory qualification for this position.
• Highly Desirable: Possession of a relevant postgraduate qualification in an appropriate field. Such experience may be discipline specific or have a service area focus.
• Highly Desirable: Extensive experience in managing large teams and recruitment processes for Nursing and Midwifery.
• Highly Desirable: Applicant ideally will have a working knowledge of a range of software packages used in the clinical and management environment, e.g., Springboard, cGov, Microsoft Windows, Excel, Access and Power Point and/or the ability to learn new electronic systems and programs.

This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role.

Probation period may apply.

Pre-employment checks will be conducted.

Applications close: Friday, 20 November 2026

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