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 74,000 members. We have over 200 employees including organisers, professionals and administrative personnel, and manage a multi-million-dollar operating budget.

About the Opportunity

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 Organisers and Member Organisers based in North Queensland. This is a permanent role where you can make a real difference in the lives of Nurses and Midwives.

Key Responsibilities

The Regional North Organising team is responsible for driving transformational activism agenda through the facilitation of QNMU member workplace activity in the pursuit of industrial and professional advancement for Nurses and Midwives.

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:

• Current registration with Ahpra as a Nurse and/or a Midwife
• A current and valid driver’s license.
• Previous supervisory experience
• Experience within nursing and/or midwifery roles.
• Demonstrated history of activism within the QNMU or other nursing/midwifery union.
• Knowledge of contemporary nursing and/or midwifery practice.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the health sector
• Good knowledge of industrial relations systems generally.
• High-level of written and verbal communication skills in order to persuade, influence or convince on a diverse range of issues.
• Demonstrated ability to work as a team member and take a collaborative approach to work
• Demonstrated ability to be self-directed, establish priorities, use initiative and be proactive in raising and dealing with issues and achieve positive outcomes.
• High level of negotiation skills
• Demonstrated ability to apply research, critically analyse, evaluate, problem solve and articulate a logical and clear position on an issue.
• An ability to travel away from home for up to five (5) nights at a time

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.
• 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!

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 “Apply” button and submit your resume and cover letter now!

Applications must be submitted by COB, Sunday, 9th March 2025. If you would like to discuss this opportunity with a QNMU team member, please contact Chris Jones, Recruitment Partner on [email protected].

By applying for this role, you acknowledge that if the QNMU holds information about you, it may be considered as part of the recruitment process.

Further information

For further information about the QNMU, head to our website www.qnmu.org.au

“The QNMU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages women, people of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island descent, people with a disability and people from non-English speaking backgrounds to be part of an organisation that promotes a diverse and safe workplace environment”. Selection for all vacancies is made based on merit”.

The Queensland Nurses and Midwives’ Union of Employees (QNMU) collects personal information from you for the purpose of your job application during the course of the recruitment and selection process. We usually collect personal information from prospective employees through the application form, from referees or through a recruitment agency. We may disclose your personal information to your referees and other persons you nominate or mention in your application. Where you do not provide us with your personal information, we may not be able to consider your application or engage you as an employee of the QNMU. For information on how you may access or correct your personal information or how you can make a complaint about a breach of the Australian Privacy Principles, please refer to the QNMU Privacy Policy at www.qnmu.org.au.