Professional Officer, Professional Services
12 Month Temporary Full-Time, Hybrid, Waterloo Office
Base salary $137,055.34 per annum + super
Internal Applicants Only

About the role

Contribute to the professional leadership of nursing and midwifery across NSW. As a Professional Officer, you will research and analyse emerging professional issues, develop policy and position statements, represent the Association in key forums, and provide expert advice and education to members and stakeholders.

Working as part of our Professional Services Team, you'll help shape the Association's professional agenda while supporting members through advocacy, education and evidence-based policy development.

What you'll be doing

- Research and analyse emerging professional, clinical and workforce issues affecting nurses and midwives.
- Develop policy, position statements, submissions and other professional resources that support the Association's advocacy work.
- Provide qualified advice, information and support to members, staff and external stakeholders.
- Deliver education and career development opportunities for members.
- Represent the Association at industry forums, committees and stakeholder meetings.
- Build strong networks and relationships across the health sector.




- Promote membership growth and actively support the values and principles of trade unionism.

What you bring

- Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse and/or Midwife.
- Strong analytical, research and policy development skills.
- Experience preparing reports, submissions and professional documentation.
- Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills.
- The ability to manage multiple priorities and work both independently and collaboratively.
- Well-developed stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills.
- A strong commitment to trade union values and member advocacy.
- Contemporary knowledge of nursing, midwifery and broader health industry issues.

How to apply

Click "Apply Now" in the top left of the screen to submit your application. Please ensure you register your application using your NSWNMA email address.

Your application should include:

- A brief response to the selection criteria outlined in the Position Description (to view the PD click "Document" above the "Apply Now" button).
- A summary of your interest in the role and relevant experience.

Questions? Email our Employee Engagement team at View email address on redirect.jobsurf.com.au .

Applications close COB Tuesday 24th November 2026.

📌 Professional Officer, Professional Services - Internal Applicants Only (New South Wales)
🏢 NSW Nurses and Midwives' Association
📍 New South Wales