This is a Permanent Full Time appointment Position Profile: An opportunity exists for a Nursing Workforce Officer to join our team. The position manages travel logistics, finance and human resource matters to ensure the safe and prompt deployment of staff across WACHS. The position supports the Nursing Workforce team by ensuring compliance requirements are met and is a point of contact for allowances and deployment queries. Area Profile: The WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is the largest country health system in Australia and one of the biggest in the world, providing health services to approximately half a million people, including 45,000 Aboriginal people, over a vast two and a half million square kilometre area. The organisation comprises seven regions, with a strong network of public hospitals, health services and health centres located across rural and remote Western Australia. Our core business is the provision of quality, accessible health services to country WA residents and visitors.

Suitability Criteria

- Demonstrated experience in Human Resource Management, workforce planning, payroll, or government travel coordination.
- Highly developed organisational and coordination skills, with strong attention to detail and a proven ability to effectively manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
- Highly developed interpersonal, verbal and written communications skills with a demonstrated ability to liaise and build effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
- Well-developed conceptual, analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret information and apply sound judgement.
- Demonstrated initiative and ability to work both independently and collaboratively as an effective member of a team.

Employee Advantages

- 12% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice. For further information on superannuation click here
- Access to generous salary packaging arrangements




- Professional Development Opportunities and Study Leave/assistance
- Flexible working arrangements
- Flexible leave arrangements
- Other professional and location based allowances

Eligibility to Apply

To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have valid Australian work rights. This includes visa holders. Permanent appointments may be made to individuals who hold citizenship, permanent residency, or visas that enable ongoing employment in Australia.

Applicants are required to provide

- A statement addressing the suitability criteria, (maximum 3 pages) outlining your skills, experience, knowledge and what you will bring to the role
- A detailed curriculum vitae (CV) summarising your relevant experience and ability to meet the position requirements
- The names and contact details of two (2) professional referees, preferably including your current or most recent manager

For Further Job Related Information

We encourage you to contact Yvonne Bagwell on .

WA Health embraces diversity and is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. WA Health supports versatile working practices within the context of a quality health service. WA Health is committed to a smoke free environment across all buildings, grounds and vehicles. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce where every employee feels valued and empowered. We believe that a diverse team brings unique perspectives and drives innovation to meet our community’s needs. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and experiences to join us in shaping a more equitable future and as a measure to achieve equality, under sections 51, 66R and 66ZP of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984, encourage applications from people living with a disability, Aboriginal people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, women and youth (24 years of age and under).

If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on for immediate assistance during business hours.

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📌 Nursing Workforce Officer (Australia)
🏢 Wa Country Health Service
📍 Australia