Professional Officer

The Organisation

The NSW Nurses’ Association (NSWNA) is a trade union which represents the industrial, professional and legal interests of nurses and midwives in NSW.

The Role

Are you after a challenge? Are you interested in a role focused on promoting the professional interests of nurses and midwives?  Do you want to make a difference in an exciting role with diverse challenges and demands? If so, then this position is for you.

Essential Criteria

The successful applicant will have:

• have a good understanding of union issues and a commitment to the principles of trade unionism;
• current registration with Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and postgraduate qualifications in nursing or relevant field;
• practical experience working as a nurse or midwife;
• an appreciation of the professional context of nursing and midwifery practice;
• the ability to network and form relationships with key stakeholders, including professional groups, government agencies, community groups and academics;
• the capacity to promote the interests of our members through activities such as:
  • issue identification
  • policy analysis and critique
  • lobbying
  • influencing agendas
  • alliance-building
  • consultation and liaison
  • demonstrated ability to work independently as well as part of a team, the ability to meet deadlines and manage several issues simultaneously;
  • high level written and oral communication skills; and

• a current driver’s licence and the ability to travel occasionally.

A full position description including application form is attached below.

For further enquiries, please contact Employee Relations by telephoning 02 8595 1234 (metro) or 1300 367 962 (country callers) or via email: jobs@nswnurses.asn.au.