Lead, Public Health Organising

The New South Wales Nurses and Midwives' Association (NSWNMA) in association with the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation New South Wales Branch (ANMF NSW Branch) seeks a Lead to join our Public Health Organising team on a permanent full-time basis.

The primary purpose of this role is to lead a team of organisers in the delivery of successful collective organising campaigns that deliver value for our members and achieve organisational outcomes in line with the NSWNMA strategic plan and vision.

You will:

• Exercise transformational leadership by building trust, respect and team morale, to support a team in the development of new capabilities, the achievement of higher performance levels and the implementation of meaningful change.
• Lead a team in the development and delivery of a portfolio of campaigns, leveraging resources to maximise efficiencies to ensure the realisation of operational and strategic goals.
• Coach, motivate, and support the growth of individual team members, by setting clear expectations, providing actionable feedback, conducting regular check-ins and performance reviews, and ensuring training needs are identified and addressed.
• Oversee campaign development, implementation and closure, to ensure campaign outcomes are achieved on time, on budget, to quality standards and in line with best practice.
• Develop and implement strategies and tools for the continuous monitoring of campaigns, including risk management and benefits realisation, to identify and address issues and assess overall effectiveness.
• Develop and manage member and branch relationships through the provision of expert advice, effective communication, negotiation, and issues management to ensure stakeholders are engaged throughout campaigns and campaign deliverables are achieved.
• Demonstrate strong leadership and advanced relationship management approaches, in all dealings with organisers, team members and other internal and external associates.
• Ensure team member compliance with organisational policies and procedures.
• Develop and manage a high performing team, to ensure the realisation of operational and strategic goals.
• Manage multiple stakeholders, meet competing priorities and provide consistently high levels of support and campaign delivery, given heavy workloads and short deadlines.
• Handle a range of sensitive matters with discretion and maintain confidentiality when required.

Requirements

Essential

• Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia or alternatively a strong understanding of the challenges facing the nursing and midwifery professions and an aged care nursing qualification.
• NSW Driver's license.
• Qualification in a management-related field, as a Lead Organiser, or equivalent work experience.

Desirable

• Experience in a Lead Organiser Role.
• Industrial Relations qualification or extensive experience within the Industrial field.

How to apply for this position:

Your application must briefly address the selection criteria outlining your interest in the role and any relevant study or experience. To view the position description, click "Apply" and download the position description under the documentation section from our careers page.

If you have a question or query about this role or your application, please send an email direct to our Employee Engagement team at  and we will respond within 48 hours.

NSWNMA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and fosters a diverse workplace, we welcome diverse applications and encourage Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander Peoples to apply.

Applications close November 25th 2025.

NSWNMA/ANMF NSW Branch is an Equal Opportunity Employer and fosters a diverse workplace.