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Are you passionate about creating positive change? Do you thrive in a dynamic and inclusive work environment? Here's your chance to be a key player in our mission to make a difference! We're on the lookout for a dedicated, passionate and inspiring Team Leader to lead a team of dedicated and passionate Professional Officers and admin support.
Key Responsibilities
The Professional Officers team is responsible for the advancement and development of nursing and midwifery through active representation of the QNMU at committees, working parties, educational forums or other relevant groups and through negotiation of issues with government departments and with employers at senior levels using the principles of transformational leadership and positive practice environments.
More specifically the position is responsible for advising on and facilitating development of holistic nursing and midwifery activities such as budget and funding mechanisms, workforce planning, workload management, skill mix and career & classification structures. This work is often done in collaboration with other QNMU Officials, in particular Organisers and Industrial Officers.
The position is a high-level strategic position which actively contributes to the strategic development process regarding the professional status of nurses and midwives in Queensland.
As the Team Leader you will report to the Director, Organising and Professional Services and be responsible for coordinating the team’s day to day operations by prioritising team workflow, providing leadership, direction, guidance, support and coaching to team members. The Team Leader is responsible for both the day-to-day management of the team and undertaking a leadership role in the professional work performed by the team.
About You
You are a well organised, excellent communicator who can lead and inspire a team to achieve both team and organisational objectives. To succeed in this role, you will possess the following:
- Appear on the Ahpra Register of Practitioners as Registered Nurse (Division One);
- Experience in a senior management/advisory role with demonstrated experience leading a team of Professional employees;
- Demonstrated ability to negotiate at senior levels of government departments or with major employer groups;
- Demonstrated knowledge of health industry funding mechanisms and contemporary workforce management issues;
- Demonstrated knowledge of the NMBA professional practice framework and regulation relevant to nursing and midwifery;
- Demonstrated knowledge of contemporary theory and practice relevant to the profession/s;
- Demonstrated ability to develop and publicly articulate a strategic approach to issues affecting nursing and midwifery practice;
- Demonstrated ability to research, critically analyse, evaluate and produce written reports on contemporary nursing and midwifery issues especially those involving the work environment such as workforce management, workloads and skill mix as well as reach sound conclusions and provide viable options;
- An ability to travel away from home for up to five nights at a time and a current driver’s licence is required;
- Dual registration as a registered nurse and registered midwife (desirable); and
- Advanced qualifications in nursing and/or midwifery (desirable).
Our Perks
This role offers high levels of autonomy doing challenging work in a supportive and inclusive team environment.
The benefits we offer under our Enterprise Agreement are extensive, so here's just a few:
- Family & Flexibility: We believe in work-life harmony and offer flexible work arrangements to support your well-being, including Hybrid working, the option of a 9-day compressed fortnight or monthly ADO's & 14 weeks PPL
- Development Opportunities: Grow personally and professionally with ongoing learning and development initiatives, including a personal annual $3,500 PD allowance!
- Extensive Leave Entitlements: Enjoy generous leave policies that support your need for rest, relaxation, and personal time, including 5 weeks' annual leave (WITH leave loading!), 3 weeks personal leave, Gender Affirmation Leave; IVF, Menstruation & Menopause Leave, to name a few!
Ready to embark on a journey where your skills meet purpose? Join us at the QNMU and become a catalyst for positive change! Apply now and be part of something extraordinary!
About Us
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 71,000 members. We have over 200 employees including organisers, professionals and administrative personnel, and manage a multi-million-dollar operating budget.
An inclusive culture that celebrates all!
The QNMU 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 submit your application for this opportunity, click on the “Quick Apply” button and submit your resume and cover letter now!
Applications must be submitted by COB, Wednesday, 13th March 2024. If you would like to discuss this opportunity with a QNMU team member, please contact Bec Amos, Employee Relations Business Partner on *******@qnmu.org.au or 07 3099 3251.
For further information about the QNMU, head to our website www.qnmu.org.au
