The QNMU is seeking applications from across all health sectors to join us in an Organiser (First Nations identified) role. This is the perfect opportunity to combine your nursing background and activist experience!
About the QNMU
The Queensland Nurses and Midwives' Union (QNMU) is the primary industrial and professional organisation for nurses and midwives working in public, private, diverse and aged care sectors in Queensland. The QNMU seeks to promote and defend the industrial, qualified, social, political and democratic interests of over 79,000 members. We have over 190 employees including organisers, professionals and administrative personnel, and manage a multi-million-dollar operating budget.
Why is the role exciting?
The variety, passion and real ability to make a change!
Your focus in this role will be to facilitate member workplace activity in the pursuit of industrial and professional advancement for First Nations identified nurses and midwives. Inextricably linked to this is the core role of new member recruitment, retention and workplace delegate support. You will get to work closely with our members, building strong relationships to understand their needs and priorities. You will provide representation individually (as required) and collectively in workplace disputes, ensuring what is in the best interest of our members always remains the primary focus. Using the principles of transformational activism, you will provide support and coaching to workplace delegates, striving to maintain positive engagement with all members and pursue the continuous growth of our member base and collective power of the QNMU!
Our values are integral to us and drive of all the work we (and you!) will do:
Fairness:
We are committed to a fair society.
Collectivism:
We are stronger when we work together.
Equality:
We believe all people should be treated equally and have the same rights under the law.
Opportunity:
We seek to improve the quality of life of all Australians.




The role can be based in either Cairns or Townsville.
Who we're looking for:-
Identified First Nations Nurse and/or Midwife
Current registration with Aphra as a Nurse and/or a Midwife.
Experience within a range of nursing and/or midwifery roles
Demonstrated experience and passion as an activist
Prior experience working with First Nations people and communities.
Good knowledge of Industrial relations system
Ability to build and maintain strong relationships and advocate for the best interests of our members
Demonstrated high level communication skills and an ability to negotiate favourable outcomes for our members
Demonstrated ability to apply research, critically analyse and provide sound conclusions and the most appropriate options in a variety of contexts
A current and valid driver's license with the ability to travel up to five (5) days at a time
What are the benefits?
Starting base salary of $135,******
5 weeks annual leave + 17.5% leave loading
Monthly RDO's (13 per year) or option to work compressed hours 9 day fortnight
15% superannuation
Christmas closure – no leave required
Flexible work & hybrid working
Professional development entitlements;
Not for profit employer with Salary Sacrificing options
An inclusive culture that celebrates all!
Our workplace 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 apply, click on "Apply for this job" and submit your resume. Applications close COB, Tuesday, 11th August ****. For any recruitment queries, please contact Chris Jones at ******
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
"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 .

📌 Organiser - First Nations Identified (Queensland)
🏢 Queensland Nurses and Midwives' Union
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