Professional Officer
Role Title: Professional Officer, Regulation in Leadership Program (REQ570166)
• Employment type: Full-time, 2 x Temporary roles (3 months)
Nurse / Midwife Manager Grade 3
• 35 hour working week
• Conveniently located in Sydney CBD, close to public transport
About this role
The Nursing and Midwifery Council of NSW (NMC) is offering an opportunity for two existing or emerging leaders in nursing and midwifery to participate in a paid leadership development program for three months (the Regulation in Leadership Program / “the Program”). The overarching Program aim is to develop a deeper understanding of the regulation of nurses and midwives in NSW.
Program participants will work at the NMC’s office at 477 Pitt Street, Haymarket and engage in a wide range of regulatory activities as described below. On occasions they may attend stakeholder engagement activities or visits to organisations other than the Council.
Start date: Monday 1 September 2025 - End date: Friday 28 November 2025
Applicants:
Must (1) be currently employed as a nurse or midwife and (2) be approved by their employer for a 3-month secondment for the program dates as outlined (Salary is funded by the Nursing and Midwifery Council. The successful applicant is responsible for travel and accommodation or otherwise seek employer support if available).
NM/MM Grade 3, salary from $ 139,661.16 - $ 142,254.44 per annum plus super and leave loading
For more information, read the full Role Description.
What you'll be doing
• Learning about the professional practice framework and the legal framework for managing complaints in NSW
• Reviewing cases being managed in the health, performance and conduct pathways
• Attending, observing and supporting regulatory hearings, committees, panels and assessments
• Attending and contributing to Council governance meetings
• Developing a plan, for implementation after the program, to support and influence the use and adherence to professional standards therefore promoting safe practice within your employing health service
• Undertaking regulatory work such as:
o Assessing risk related to complaints
o Reviewing briefs and reports for committees and panels
o Providing professional advice
• Collaborating with staff regarding communications with stakeholders: practitioners, complainants, employers, supervisors, case managers and other regulators.
About you
This opportunity is best suited to leaders and managers in nursing and midwifery:
• whose current role includes responsibility for areas including: practice development, professional development, management of concerns about the practice of nurses/midwives; and
• who can demonstrate an interest in how regulation works to keep the public safe within their context of practice.
We are seeking motivated individuals who have the following qualifications, skills and experience:
• Currently employed registered nurses (Div 1) or midwives with Principal Place of Practice in NSW and general registration (not subject to conditions, restrictions, reprimand or caution) with:
o More than 5-years recent nursing / midwifery practice
o Experience in managing and / or developing teams
o Demonstrated interest in regulation, leadership, practice development, professional standards and patient safety
o Knowledge of professional standards including NMBA Codes of Conduct, Ethics and Standards for Practice for nurses and midwives
o Ability to critically analyse and solve problems
o Ability to work collaboratively towards shared goals
o Ability to write fluently and persuasively in a range of formats, providing complex information concisely to diverse audiences
o Previous experience working on quality / improvement projects
How to apply
All applicants must review the role description and submit:
• a copy of your resume (no more than 3 pages)
• evidence of continuing professional development
• evidence of employer support / approval for a 3-month secondment (Employer Support Form)
• a statement in response to the two targeted questions below. Your response to the two questions should be contained to two pages.
If you do not include all the required documents your application will not be considered.
Target Questions:
1. Outline how professional regulation works to keep the public safe within your context of nursing / midwifery practice.
2. Provide a recent example where you experienced challenges when you were leading a change or changes in your workplace (e.g. to practice, culture). Briefly explain: why the change was necessary; what challenge/s you faced; how you managed the challenge/s; the outcome.
For role related queries or questions please contact Kim Bryant, Acting Executive Officer on HPCA-nursingandmidwiferycouncil@health.nsw.gov.au and quote REQ570166
Closing Date: 23:59 on Sunday 18 May 2025
Working at Health Professional Councils Authority
The Health Professional Councils Authority (HPCA) is an executive agency of the NSW Ministry of Health. We play an important role in protecting the health and safety of the public by supporting the 15 NSW Health Professional Councils in managing complaints about NSW health practitioners.
The position is based at the HPCA Pitt Street offices, located only a short walking distance from Central Station and Belmore Park. There are a number of facilities located within the building, including a food court, a rooftop garden, yoga and pilates sessions, end of trip amenities, including bike storage. The HPCA upholds NSW Health CORE values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.
Benefits
• great learning and development opportunities including LinkedIn learning
• employee support services
• fitness passport
Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
At the HPCA 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.
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
Applications Close: 23:59 on Sunday 18 May 2025
