Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (up to June 2027)
Position Classification: Nurse Manager, Grade 4
Remuneration: $151,844 - $154,505 p.a. plus Superannuation
Location: 1 Reserve Road, St Leonards NSW
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ656457
Closing Date: 26 May 2026 (11:59PM)
Join our Industrial Relations Nursing and Midwifery team at Ministry of Health for an exciting temporary opportunity and be part of the team enriching health in millions of ways every day.
About us
* Our core values of collaboration, openness, respect, and empowerment are more than just words – they're the guiding principles that shape every aspect of our work.
* Explore boundless potential in a dynamic environment.
* Join a passionate team dedicated to innovation and creativity.
* While regular office presence is essential, we offer flexible work arrangements to support your needs.
* Committed to fostering diverse and inclusive workplace for all.
To learn more about the Ministry and what benefits we offer, access our Employee Benefits Handbook.
About the role
With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we're enhancing health and wellness while developing your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia.
Join a high-impact team delivering on one of the NSW Government's key election commitments – Safe Staffing Levels.
This is an opportunity to contribute to workforce reform with statewide impact across NSW Health. You'll work closely with senior nursing/midwifery and industrial relations leaders to deliver the Safe Staffing Levels project. The role is dynamic and strategic, combining hands-on project coordination and stakeholder engagement. You'll enjoy variety in your work, from liaising with Local Health Districts and Specialty Networks, supporting statewide implementation, by writing high-level briefs, tracking project progress, providing reports and other project updates to relevant parties including the SSL Taskforce.
Nurse Manager Grade 4, starting salary from $151,844 - $154,505 p.a. plus Superannuation, with a 38-hour work week.
What you'll be doing
As the Senior Project Officer (Nursing), you will be responsible for a diverse range of priority project management activities.
* Coordinate and manage key elements of the Safe Staffing Levels project, ensuring key milestones are delivered on time.
* Undertake project documentation and prepare high-level written advice including briefing materials, presentations, and reports to a high standard.
* Liaise with Local Health Districts and other stakeholders resolve challenges and support implementation.
* Monitor project performance through the tracking of key indicators, identifying risks and mitigation strategies as required.
* Demonstrate initiative and ownership of assigned work, proactively identifying opportunities for improvement and contributing to the development of effective strategies.
About you
We are seeking motivated and committed individuals who can support the work of NSW Health with:
* Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
* The ability to build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders.
* The ability to work in a small dynamic team environment.
* Demonstrated experience in nursing/midwifery workforce management or a related nursing/midwifery leadership role within the public health system.
* Strong project and change management skills, including planning, stakeholder engagement, and risk mitigation.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience in preparing briefs, reports and presentations.
* Proven ability to work collaboratively across complex stakeholder environments and manage competing priorities.
How to apply
At The Ministry of Health, we want you to make the most of the opportunities you'll get to grow your skills and your career, surrounded by authentic, smart people and leaders.
Please review the role description and submit your up-to-date resume (up to 5 pages) AND demonstrate your ability by providing a response to the two target questions below.
Target Questions (1-2 pages)
* Describe a complex project you have led or contributed to in a healthcare setting. How did you plan and deliver outcomes, manage risks, and ensure timelines were met?
* Provide an example of how you have engaged with diverse stakeholders to implement change. How did you manage competing priorities and communicate effectively to achieve a shared outcome?
Closing Date: Tuesday 26 May 2026 (11:59PM)
Need more information?
Click here for the Position Description
For role related queries or questions contact Alexandra Sechi on and quote REQ656457.
If you do require any adjustments to the recruitment process during the recruitment process, please contact Frankie De Luca on (Recruiter)
Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
At the Ministry of Health, we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible environment which reflects the community and customers we serve. We actively promote the employment of women, people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and would like assistance with your application or to obtain more information on how to apply, please visit The Stepping Up Initiative.
To be eligible for employment in these roles you must be an Australian citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or hold a valid visa with permission to work in Australia.
Additional information
* This is a temporary role and there may be opportunities for ongoing employment at grade.
* This recruitment may be used to create a Talent Pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.
* Please note the selection process will include a range of merit-based techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role.
For more information about working at the NSW Health, please visit our career portal.
Applications Close: 26 May 2026 (11:59PM)