Principal Advisor, Nursing and Midwifery
Principal Nursing Workload and Staffing Advisor
Employment Type: Full Time Temporary, with potential to be Ongoing
Role Classification: Crown Employees Nurses State Award, Nurse Manager 7
Remuneration: $175,847 - $178,466 plus superannuation and annual leave loading
Hours per Week: 35
Location: St Leonards
Requisition ID: REQ580871
Closing Date: 11:59pm Thursday 19 June 2025
About this role
The Principal Nursing Workload and Staffing Advisor is a senior position that provides high-level strategic workforce analysis, including modelling and costings to provide advice and support NSW Health entities on staffing allocations, respond to staffing claims, and support negotiations regarding salaries and conditions claims.
The Nursing Workload Advisor works closely with the Industrial, Policy, and Safe Staffing teams within the Ministry of Health as well as districts across the public health system.
About You
- You will be a problem solver with a self-directed, solution-focused attitude who can think creatively to identify possible staffing solutions having regard to broad ramifications in an industrially sensitive environment.
- You will have strong communication skills to develop relationships with stakeholders and communicate staffing options and implications.
- You will have strong analytical skills to identify appropriate data sources and analyse staffing claims and solutions.
- You will have senior nursing management experience within the public health system, particularly in relation to staffing.
Where you'll be working
Your new workplace in St Leonards is a modern, purpose built, activity-based working environment with many great facilities. Close to public transport, café’s and local amenities.
This highly valued role is in the Workplace Relations Branch of the People, Culture and Governance Division of the NSW Ministry of Health. As well as providing HR services for the Ministry, the Branch sets the employment terms and conditions for NSW health staff and develops and implements workplace policies, advice, and various workplace relations initiatives for NSW Health entities.
Need more information?
- Click here for the Role Description
- Find out more about applying for this position
- All applicants must attach a response to the two targeted questions (1-2 pages) and your CV (no more than 5 pages)
- A recruitment pool may be created for future vacancies
- Please click here to access the advert through the Health Career Portal.
For role related queries or questions contact Elizabeth Allen, Director, Industrial Relations and Management on elizabeth.allen1@health.nsw.gov.au or 0472830160.
If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, please contact Anu Kundu on anu.kundu@health.nsw.gov.au
Targeted Questions
The targeted questions should be created by referring to the focus capabilities for the role. Use questions that are open ended and allow candidates to give examples of previous work/study to support the demonstration of at least 2 focus capabilities. These questions will also assist you at the shortlisting stage.
If you do not include responses to the below questions your application will not be considered
- Describe your experience in analysing staffing/workforce/rostering levels and workforce modelling (max 200 words).
- Provide an example where you have had to provide advice or manage an issue in relation to a staffing dispute/issue. What was the situation, what actions did you take and what was the outcome? (max 200 words).
Our Commitment to Diversity
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, or a New Zealand citizen, or hold a valid visa with permission to work in Australia.
Additional information
- 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.
- This is a temporary role and there may be opportunities for ongoing employment at grade.
- For more information on applying visit the Ministry of Health Career portal
- Please note the selection process will include a range of comparative assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role.
Closing Date: 11:59pm Thursday 19 June 2025
