NMWU Coordinator (Grade 4)

Western Health is seeking a highly motivated Registered Nurse or Midwife to join the Nursing and Midwifery Workforce team based at the Williamstown Hospital in a permanent full time role, (can be varied from 0.8FTE up to full-time). This role is Monday to Friday 8.00am - 4.30pm. 

The Coordinator role is pivotal in the supporting the management of nursing & midwifery supplementary staff and facilitation of centralised recruitment. 

Being the right person for this position, you will have experience that demonstrates management skills, exposure to staff recruitment, performance development and management and workforce planning.  You will have well-developed interpersonal skills, experience with networking and influencing others and a keen interest in understanding the complexity of nursing and midwifery workforce challenges now and into the future.

To be successful in this role you need:

• Registration as a Registered Nurse and/or Midwife with AHPRA
• Recent management experience
• Demonstrated well developed interpersonal and communications skills including negotiation skills
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as part of the multidisciplinary team
• Experience in contemporary recruitment and selection practices
• Experience in performance management, grievance and disciplinary procedures
• Ability to use management information systems for resource management and reporting
• Computer literacy including working knowledge of rostering systems
• Health sector experience and knowledge of relevant legislation, policies and human resource procedures pertinent to Nursing and Midwifery
• Be innovative, resourceful and adaptable to change

Position Description 

About Western Health 

Western Health is one of the largest healthcare providers in Victoria, caring for a vibrant, diverse and rapidly growing community of one million people in Melbourne’s western suburbs.   

With more than 13,000 staff, Western Health delivers 800,000+ occasions of care every year, providing high-quality, person-centred care across every life stage.  

We provide a combination of hospital, community-based, at-home and in-reach services to aged, adult and paediatric patients and newborn babies. Specialties include oncology, renal, mental health, women’s health and maternity, chronic diseases, geriatrics and cardiology.  

We have remarkable strengths in chronic disease, complex care and developing innovative and sustainable healthcare solutions. Our experience at the coalface of healthcare delivery for some of Australia’s most culturally and socioeconomically diverse and vulnerable populations provides us with unique insights into the most pressing health challenges.

Western Health operates four acute public hospitals: Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s), Footscray Hospital, Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Community Hospital, Sunshine Mental Health and Wellbeing Centre, Melton Health and Community Services, Bacchus Marsh Community Health Centre, Caroline Springs Community Health Centre and Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care in Bacchus Marsh. Western Health also provides the primary healthcare service at the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre, a women’s prison located in Ravenhall. 

Why join us?

Compensation and benefits

• Competitive salary packages aligned with market standards.
• Health and wellbeing programs, including flexible work arrangements.
• Scholarships and grants to support your continuous learning journey.

Learning and development opportunities

• Access the Western Health Learning Academy (WHA) for personalised learning pathways.
• Professional growth programs, including postgraduate studies and clinical education.
• Mentorship and career support.

Community impact and inclusion

• Make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives through compassionate care.
• Join a workforce that champions diversity and inclusion.
• Engage in community wellbeing initiatives and groundbreaking healthcare research.

Organisational culture and environment

• Thrive in a collaborative, compassionate and innovative team environment.
• Be part of a culture that celebrates continuous improvement and excellence in healthcare.

Ready to make an impact? 

If you’re passionate about innovation, we’d love to hear from you. Simply click on the “apply” button and follow the prompts. 

If you are currently employed at Western Health, please ensure you sign in through the 'Employee Login' via the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page via the intranet before applying.  

Closing date: 11:59pm on 10 February 2026

Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact Louise Nicol on LOUISE.NICOL@WH.ORG.AU 

Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. 

Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe. 

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation Status Clearance and a Working with Children Check (if applicable). 

Western Health does not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from recruitment agencies. 

Western Health