Nurse Manager (Workforce Development)

Ready to take your nursing leadership beyond the ward? The Nursing and Midwifery Workforce Unit is where workforce strategy becomes action across CQHHS. In this permanent full-time Nurse Manager role, you’ll support clinical governance, apply expert knowledge, and fosters a workplace culture focused on education, research, and workforce growth.
You’ll bring strong workforce, HR and operational expertise, paired with a leadership style that builds capability, embraces change and gets people moving in the same direction. If you’re ready to influence the bigger picture and make a lasting impact on the nursing workforce, this is your opportunity.

About us:

The Nursing and Midwifery Workforce Unit in Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service is a central support function that coordinates a range of workforce services for Nurses and Midwives. This includes workforce planning, credentialing, role description review, rostering and leave planning support, agency contract management, recruitment and onboarding activities, management of the rural reliever pool, and stewardship of key nursing and midwifery policies.

About the role:

• Coordinate the annual Budget Planning Framework and workforce planning activities to ensure nursing and midwifery resources align with service needs and organisational priorities.
• Work with Line Managers and key stakeholders to strengthen workforce planning, resource allocation and service improvement across CQHHS.
• Coordinate the review and maintenance of nursing and midwifery role descriptions, ensuring they reflect contemporary practice and organisational requirements.
• Contribute to credentialing processes and the Nursing and Midwifery Credentialing Committee, supporting safe and high-quality practice.
• Drive quality improvement, policy and workforce projects while promoting education, research and a culture of ongoing workforce development.

About you:

• Current AHPRA/NMBA registration as a Registered Nurse; relevant postgraduate qualifications are well regarded.
• Proven experience in workforce unit operations, rostering, allocation, HR, resource management and business planning, with a strong understanding of financial and material management.
• Ability to use transformational leadership to build workforce capability and engagement, lead innovation and change, and develop systems that support efficient, high-quality nursing care.
• Strong knowledge of contemporary, evidence-based practice, with the ability to contribute to policies, standards, quality assurance and initiatives that improve patient outcomes and service delivery.

What we offer:

Total remuneration value of up to $174,208 p.a. is comprised of:

• An hourly rate between $70.92 - $77.00 p.h.
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading

Additional Benefits:

• Ongoing Professional Development and Education Opportunities
• Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety
• Generous Salary Sacrificing Options
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Fitness Passport

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements:

It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.

How to apply:

To apply, please submit the following:

• Your current CV or resume, including referees.
• A cover letter (1-2 pages) addressing how your experience, skills and values align with the key responsibilities and expectations outlined in the Role Description.
• Any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.

For assistance:

1. Contact [email protected]
2. Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK6H690581

Applications close: Wednesday, 2 September 2026

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