We have an exciting opportunity for the next Director – Campaigning and Communications to join us at the QNMU and make a difference to the lives of nurses and midwives
This role is based at our West End Office with Hybrid work options available.
About the QNMU
The Queensland Nurses and Midwives' Union (QNMU) is the industrial and professional organisation for nurses and midwives working in public and private health and aged care in Queensland. The QNMU seeks to promote and defend the industrial, professional, social, political, and democratic interests of over 79,000 members. We have over 200 employees including organisers, professionals and administrative personnel, and manage a multi-million dollar operating budget.
Why is the role exciting?
Reporting to the QNMU Assistant Secretary - Nursing, you will provide professional guidance, development and support to members of the Campaigning and Communications team and develop group strategic and operational plans to ensure the objectives of the organisation are well supported by the team.
The Director, Campaigning and Communications is a member of the Senior Leadership Team of QNMU and contributes to the strategic directions and priorities of the organisation, as well as assisting to develop plans and programs, including transformational activism across all aspects of QNMU's operations.
In this role, we are looking for a high performing professional to lead and coordinate the work of a large multi-disciplinary team.
This is an initial 6 Month Fixed Term Contract opportunity with the possibility of extension or permanency.
We are looking for some specific skills and experience to fulfill this position:
* Extensive experience in managing and coordinating major community or political campaigns
* Extensive experience in strategic planning and execution, the development of systems to monitor organisational performance and the ability to work well with senior colleagues
* Experience in change management, organisational development and workforce planning
* Demonstrated commitment to QNMU's values, purpose and trade unionism in general
* You must have exceptional leadership skills to oversee experienced professional staff and ensure their operational efforts align to our strategy and transformational activism agenda
* Understanding of professional issues and management practices that affect nurses and midwives
* High level interpersonal skills and a proven ability to lead, inspire and manage staff in a collegiate and professional work environment
* High level project management skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects at the same time
* Extensive experience working as a nurse or midwife and/or nurse or midwife manager (or in a related clinical capacity), with a strong understanding of workplace culture, professional issues and management practices that affect nurses and midwives, is highly desirable
* Qualifications in management, industrial relations, communications, or related field is highly desirable
Why join us?
Apart from a unique opportunity to join the QNMU in a rewarding, leadership role, below are just a few of our benefits:
* Starting base salary of $194,621.62 per annum
* 5 weeks annual leave with 17.5% Leave Loading
* Flexible and Hybrid work options
* Salary sacrifice options
* Health and Wellness initiatives
* Option to work compressed hours 9-day fortnight or accrue Monthly ADOs
An inclusive culture that celebrates all
Our workplace is strongly committed to celebrating all individuals for who they are. We recognise that each of us offers unique strengths; sometimes it just takes a little bit of flexibility and support to allow those strengths to shine… and we are here for it We strongly encourage people of all backgrounds, identities and abilities to apply - this is a safe, inclusive and supportive space, and we welcome all with open arms
If there are any supports or adjustments, we can make during the recruitment process that will allow you to put your best self forward and demonstrate your capability to full potential, please let us know. We will be happy to accommodate in any way we can.
How to Apply
To apply, click on "Apply for this job" and submit your resume. Applications close COB, Wednesday, 24 September 2025. For any recruitment queries, please contact Chris Jones at
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Further information
For further information about the QNMU, head to our website
"The QNMU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages women, people of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island descent, people with a disability and people from non-English speaking backgrounds to be part of an organisation that promotes a diverse and safe workplace environment". Selection for all vacancies is made based on merit".
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