Nurse Manager (Nursing & Midwifery Workforce Services)

Townsville Hospital and Health Service; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 245,000 - 266,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 4–6 weeks

Superannuation 12.75% employer contrib

Salary sacrifice options

Job summary

Townsville Hospital and Health Service is seeking a Nurse Manager for Nursing and Midwifery Workforce Services. You will oversee recruitment, onboarding and the emergent workforce of Registered Nurses, Enrolled Nurses, students, and assistants across THHS.

The role demands strong leadership of a large team and cross-functional collaboration with clinical and admin units. This position offers a competitive salary, four to six weeks of annual leave with superannuation benefits, and opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent certification is a mandatory qualification.
• Postgraduate qualification in an appropriate field is highly desirable.
• Extensive experience managing large teams and recruitment processes for Nursing and Midwifery.
• Proficiency with clinical/management software (e.g., Springboard, cGov) and the ability to learn new systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and operational coordination of nursing and midwifery workforce services.
• Oversee centralised recruitment, onboarding and emergent workforce sustainment across THHS.
• Lead a key portfolio to ensure effective provision of workforce services.

Skills

Nursing workforce management

Leadership & team management

Recruitment processes

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent

Postgraduate qualification desirable

Tools

Springboard

cGov

Microsoft Windows

Excel

PowerPoint

Access

Job description

About your opportunityThe 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 employerTownsville 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% loading12.75% employer contribution to superannuationPlus Salary Sacrificing options may be availableRequirements: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.Please refer to the Role Description for further details.Apply now and be part of something extraordinary!Enquiries are welcome; for a confidential discussion please contact: Samantha Johnson on [phone].Apply ONLINE: https:// apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD -TV696557Applications close: Friday, 20 November 2026Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.Please download the Role Description from the 'Documents' section below for application/interview preparation and future reference.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.