Nursing Midwifery Workforce Unit, Planning Lead

Employment Type -  Permanent Part Time; Permanent Full Time

Hours per fortnight - 80 

Job Category - Nursing - Registered Nurse (Div 1)

Req Id - 9097 

• Play a pivotal role shaping the future of the nursing and midwifery workforce


• Embrace the lifestyle of living and working in a coastal region


• Permanent full-time, 80hrs/fortnight, ADOs, 5 weeks leave & salary packaging | Part-time considered. 

About the Role
The Nursing and Midwifery Workforce Planning Lead is responsible for building a skilled, engaged and sustainable nursing and midwifery workforce equipped to meet Barwon Health's operational demands now and into the future. Reporting to the Director of Nursing and midwifery workforce unit, you will lead retention strategy, workforce reporting, regulatory compliance and quality assurance, and leadership capability initiatives across the organisation. You will find the Nursing and Midwifery Workforce Unit to be a collaborative and forward-thinking team, with support given for professional development and ongoing learning.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement and refine retention strategies in partnership with internal stakeholders to build a skilled and engaged workforce.


• Analyse workforce trends and data to identify key factors influencing retention and inform targeted initiatives.


• Compile and analyse nursing and midwifery workforce data to produce accurate, insightful reporting that aligns workforce planning with organisational strategy.


• Oversee workforce compliance with regulatory standards.


• Provide oversight of quality assurance functions relating to the nursing and midwifery workforce, including audits, risk monitoring, and rostering compliance.


• Partner with Organisational Development and Nursing Education and Training to foster continuous learning and strengthen leadership capability across the workforce.


• Contribute to workplace engagement and inclusion initiatives that support a vibrant, positive workplace culture.

What we're looking for

• Demonstrated experience in workforce planning, reporting, or data analysis within a healthcare setting.


• Sound understanding of regulatory and compliance requirements relevant to the nursing and midwifery workforce.


• Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication, and critical thinking skills.


• Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively across a multidisciplinary organisation.


• Commitment to continuous professional development and evidence-based practice.

Position Description

Barwon Health staff benefits

• Excellent working conditions and a strong sense of job satisfaction


• A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program


• Extensive professional development opportunities


• Attractive salary packaging benefits
  
  
  
  • Living expenses capped at $9,010
  
  
  • Meals and entertainment capped at $2,650
  
  
  
  

For more information about working at Barwon Health, please click here

Diversity and inclusion

Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve. We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, family structures, and identities, and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and members of the LGBTIQA+ community.

Child safety

We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click here for further information on the Victorian Government’s Child Safe Standards

Additional information

If you need adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at [email protected]

All appointments are subject to:

• Satisfactory Police Record Check


• Immunisation Status Clearance


• Working with Children Check (if applicable)

To apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description. Please note: We do not accept resumes via email.

Contact person: Gabrielle Peacock 
Email: [email protected] 

Application closing date:  17 August 2026