ANMF Federal Strategic Lead - Workforce

Location: Flexible, National position

Position: Strategic Lead – Workforce

Classification: Specialist Officer (2)

About the business

The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (ANMF) is Australia's largest national union and professional nursing and midwifery organisation. In collaboration with the ANMF's eight state and territory branches, we represent the professional, industrial and political interests of more than 345,000 nurses, midwives and carers across the country.

Our members work in the public and private health, Workforce and disability sectors across a wide variety of urban, rural and remote locations. We work with them to improve their ability to deliver safe and best practice care in each and every one of these settings, fulfil their professional goals and achieve a healthy work/life balance.

Our strong and growing membership and integrated role as both a trade union and professional organisation provide us with a complete understanding of all aspects of the nursing and midwifery professions and see us uniquely placed to defend and advance our professions.

Through our work with members, we aim to strengthen the contribution of nursing and midwifery to improving Australia's health and Workforce systems, and the health of our national and global communities.

ANMF Vision

The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation is the influential and respected national voice of highly valued nurses, midwives and carers working in a world-class, equitable and fully funded health and Workforce system.

Our Values

Integrity

We are consistently honest, ethical, respectful and professional in all our interactions.

Courage

We challenge the status quo and work to overcome difficult situations to achieve better outcomes for our members and our communities.

Fairness

We treat all people in an equal manner, regardless of their gender, ethnicity, religion, political or sexual preference, and in a way that is free from self-interest, prejudice or favouritism. We are committed to eliminating discrimination, harassment, intimidation and violence.

Unity

We work collectively and collaboratively to achieve the best results for our members and our communities and to strengthen internal, national and international solidarity.

Inclusion

We recognise all individuals and provide equal access and opportunity for all to take part in our activities. We contribute to improving the ability, opportunity and dignity of those who are disadvantaged because of their identity to participate in our community.

Responsibility

We transparently manage our resources in the best interests of our members and our communities without waste or harm to any person or the environment. We are accountable for the results of our actions both in the present and for future generations.

About the role

The Strategic Lead – Workforce (SL-W) is responsible for leading the development and implementation of the ANMF’s national work program focusing on workforce reform under the direction of the Senior Industrial Officer (SIO) and in collaboration with the ANMF’s Federal Elected Officers, Federal Executive and ANMF Branches. Under the direction of the SIO, the SL-W is responsible for providing strategic leadership and advice on political, industrial, policy and campaign opportunities to achieve the ANMF’s workforce priorities and secure wins for members. Under the direction of the SIO, the SL-W is also responsible for providing expert support, guidance and education on workforce matters to ANMF Federal Office teams, Branches and members as required.

The key responsibilities are included in the Position Description, which is included in the link as follows:

https://bit.ly/anmf-strategic-lead-workforce-pd

Benefits

This is a permanent position to join our federal strategic programs and engagement team. Flexible work arrangements, including hybrid working from home is available.

The ANMF offers generous conditions of employment, including a starting full-time equivalent (FTE) salary of $134,000 plus 15.5% superannuation, in accordance with the ANMF Appointed Staff Enterprise Agreement.

The ANMF is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse background, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with a disability.

What we are looking for

The ideal candidate will have the following essential criteria:

• Tertiary qualifications in nursing, including a relevant post-graduate qualification or equivalent experience.

• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the nursing and midwifery workforces and relevant legislation, and the Australian health and aged care systems.

• Sound knowledge of contemporary industrial relations and professional practice frameworks for nursing and midwifery and experience in application of these frameworks.

• Sound understanding of the factors influencing supply and demand, recruitment and retention of nurses, midwives and care-workers, including the role of migration.

• Experience in nursing practice, education, management or research.

• Understanding of union principles and culture and ability to translate these into political, policy and campaign strategies for change on issues affecting the workforce.

• Capacity to identify important issues for the nursing, midwifery and care-worker workforces and for research, critical analysis and evaluation to reach sound conclusions and provide viable options for action.

• Demonstrated ability to be self-directed, establish organisational priorities, and use initiative to provide advice and support to team leads, and elected officials.

• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and within a team, in a complex environment involving multiple stakeholders.

• Demonstrated high-level written and oral communication and presentation skills.

• Commitment to the ANMF’s values and strategic priorities and the national interests of nurses, midwives and carers.

• Commitment to the trade union movement.

Please submit your application, including a cover letter that addresses the key selection criteria, to Annie Butler, ANMF Federal Secretary.

Please email applications to [email protected]

Applications close: Monday 14th April 2025

For further information please email Dorothy Abicic [email protected].