Nursing Advisor

Classification: Registered Nurse Level 4.3

Salary: $163,994 plus superannuation

Position No: 70079, several

Directorate: Health and Community Services

Advertised (Gazettal date): 05 December 2025

Contact Officer: Catherine McGrory on or

Details: The Office of the Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer (OCNMO) is responsible for the provision of professional strategic leadership and high-level advice on a broad range of nursing and midwifery issues across Health and Community Services Directorate, Canberra Health Services, and the Territory; collaborating and providing advice to the ACT Government regarding nursing and midwifery related matters; assisting in the delivery of workforce reforms, workforce planning, professional education; strengthening and developing nursing and midwifery services through innovative models of care and service delivery; representing the ACT Government and ACT health system at national forums; and ensuring the future capability of the nursing and midwifery professions both locally and nationally.

The Assistant Director of Nursing provides strategic leadership and expert guidance in shaping policy and coordinating projects and initiatives that advance the nursing and midwifery professions and influence clinical practice across the ACT and across Australia. Reporting to the Senior Nursing Advisor, the Assistant Director of Nursing will work collaboratively with the team to provide high level advice and support to the ACT Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer.

Eligibility/Other Requirements:

• Registered or be eligible for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia without conditions or notations.
• Post graduate qualification or working towards a post graduate qualification related to nursing.
• Prior to commencement, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a pre-employment National Police Check.

Notes: This is a temporary position available for a period of three months with the possibility of extension up to 12 months and/or permanency.

A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months. Selection may be based on application and referee reports only. Opportunities for flexible working options could include hybrid working, being a combination of working from home, designated office based and FlexiSpace working locations across the ACT, part-time hours, job-sharing, flexible start, and finish times.

How to Apply: Please submit a written application of no more than two pages responding to the points listed under 'What You Require' in the Position Description along with your current curriculum vitae and contact details of at least two referees (one being your current or immediate past supervisor). Shortlisted candidates may be required to provide two written referee reports prior to interview.

Applications should be submitted .

Where an offer of employment is for a fixed-term period, any related temporary contracts within the Territory will be issued in compliance with the requirements and applicable exceptions outlined in the Fair Work Act.

Health and Community Services

Health and Community Services Directorate was established on the 1 July 2025. This new directorate is an amalgamation of positions previously advertised under ACT Health Directorate and Community Services Directorate.

This is a temporary position available for a period of three months with the possibility of extension up to 12 months and/or permanency.