Employment Type - Permanent Part Time; Permanent Full Time
Hours per fortnight - 80
Job Category - Nursing - Registered Nurse (Div 1)
Req Id - ****
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 perks
Living expenses capped at $9,010
Meals and entertainment capped at $2,650
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.
Additional Information
If you need adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at
All Appointments Are Subject To
Satisfactory Police Record Check
Immunisation Status Clearance
Working with Children Check (if applicable)
Contact person: Gabrielle Peacock
Email:
Application closing date: 17 August ****
Internal Applicants
If you are currently employed at Barwon Health, please ensure you sign in via the employee login on the external careers page or access the careers page through One Point (intranet) before applying.
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📌 Nursing Midwifery Workforce Unit, Planning Lead (Geelong)
🏢 Barwon Health
📍 Geelong