First Nations Nursing Director (Identified)

Exciting opportunity to join our team on a temporary part-time basis (30.4 hours per fortnight), based in Herston, Brisbane. To perform this role, it is essential that the person who holds the position be an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person. It is therefore a genuine occupational requirement under section 25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 that applicants are Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders.

What you'll do

As the First Nations Nursing Director (Identified), you will provide strategic leadership to advance First Nations nursing workforce priorities across Queensland, driving initiatives that support attraction, recruitment, retention and professional growth. You will lead and influence statewide workforce strategies, programs and projects, collaborating with key stakeholders to deliver outcomes that strengthen First Nations health services and workforce capability. Drawing on your expertise in change management, you will guide the implementation of strategic nursing workforce directions, develop high-level briefs and policy responses, and provide expert advice to senior executives, including the Deputy Director-General, Director-General and Minister. You will champion education and lifelong learning by supporting the development of First Nations nursing career pathways, graduate programs and workforce development initiatives, while analysing emerging trends in healthcare, education and workforce planning. Working in partnership with Hospital and Health Services, government agencies, professional bodies and community stakeholders, you will contribute to the development of innovative models of care, nursing practice and service delivery that improve outcomes for First Nations peoples. Through professional leadership, collaboration and a commitment to excellence, you will foster a positive practice culture, strengthen workforce capability and help shape the future of First Nations nursing across Queensland.

The successful person
The essential requirements for this role are:

• The person performing this role is an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person. It is therefore a genuine occupational requirement under section 25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991.
• An Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person is a person who identifies as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person and is either:
  • of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent; or
  • accepted as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person by the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community in which he or she lives.
• Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a nurse. Extensive post registration clinical experience.
• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• Comprehensive knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health issues and priorities at a national and state level and an understanding of the implications for policy, service delivery and workforce to improve health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
• High level people skills to work collaboratively and in negotiation, influencing, advocacy, communication, consultation and harnessing the collective efforts of diverse stakeholders at strategic and operational levels, including health professionals, government and non- government organisations and community organisations.

Why work with us?

Work alongside passionate professionals in a supportive and inclusive environment that values people and prioritises employee success and wellbeing. This includes

Competitive salaries

• 12.75% superannuation
• 17.5% leave loading

Employee wellbeing

• Access to 24/7 confidential employee support providers and counsellors including for immediate family members
• Additional flexibility to support your work life balance including access to generous leave entitlements, such as purchased leave, domestic violence leave, reproductive health leave, cultural leave, study and examination leave.

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion 

At Queensland Health, our work environment is inclusive and supportive, and we value our employees. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from people of all cultures, abilities and backgrounds.

Our commitment to cultural safety, equity, diversity and inclusion means we understand some people may need changes to the recruitment process. If you need support during the recruitment process, such as meeting with the panel virtually instead of in person, please reach out to the hiring manager. We value diverse candidates and your need for adjustments will not affect our hiring decisions. 

Ready to apply?

For further information on how to apply please review the attached Role Description.