Professional Officer
Role Title: Professional Officer, NMC
• Conveniently located in Haymarket close to public transport
• Employment type: full-time permanent role
• 35 hour working week, in a hybrid working environment
About this role
The Professional Officer, NMC provides professional advice and expertise to assist the Council in its regulatory activities under the Health Practitioner National Law (NSW)(the Law)
The Professional Officer, NMC actively promotes the role of the Nursing Midwifery Council, leads continuous improvement initiatives in relation to effectiveness of one or more council programs, and contributes to ongoing development of professional frameworks to address emerging trends in regulation.
Nurse Manager Grade 5 from $155,142.54 - $157,772.34 plus Super and annual leave loading
For more information, read the full Role Descriptions:
About you
We are seeking motivated and committed individuals with:
• Current Australian registration as a nurse (Division 1) and/or midwife and appropriate tertiary qualifications and/or demonstrated equivalent, relevant professional experience and training with up to date knowledge of current clinical practice standards and excellent understanding of contemporary ethical standards
• Thorough knowledge of the legislative and regulatory framework for health professions in Australia including the statutory responsibilities and functions of the Nursing and Midwifery Council
• Experience in managing mental health/ drug use, and/ or managing disciplinary or performance matters within a health organisation
How to apply
All applicants must review the role description and apply by submitting an up-to-date resume (up to 5 pages) and responses to 2 targeted questions. If you do not include responses to the below questions your application will not be considered.
1. Describe a situation where you had to apply legislation, policy, or professional standards to manage a sensitive or complex issue. What factors did you consider, how did you ensure procedural fairness and integrity, and what was the outcome?
2. Provide an example of a time you managed an unreasonable or highly challenging stakeholder, customer, or complainant matter. How did you analyse the issue, including the use of available information, systems, or evidence, to determine an appropriate response?
What actions did you take, and what was the outcome?
For role related queries or questions please contact Vanessa Clift at vanessa.clift@health.nsw.gov.au and quote REQ663652.
Closing Date: Tuesday, 2 June 2026
Working at Health Professional Councils Authority
The Health Professional Councils Authority (HPCA) is an executive agency of the NSW Ministry of Health. We play an important role in protecting the health and safety of the public by supporting the 15 NSW Health Professional Councils in managing complaints about NSW health practitioners.
Benefits
• Hybrid working arrangements
• flex leave on top of annual leave
• great learning and development opportunities including LinkedIn learning
• employee support services
• fitness passport
• free onsite parking
Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
At the HPCA we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and flexible environment which reflects the community and customers we serve. We actively promote the employment of women, people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and would like assistance with your application or to obtain more information on how to apply please visit The Stepping Up Initiative.
To be eligible for employment in these roles you must be an Australian citizen, or a permanent resident, or a New Zealand citizen, or hold a valid visa with permission to work in Australia.
Additional information
1. This recruitment may be used to create a Talent Pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.
2. This is a temporary role and there may be opportunities for ongoing employment at grade
3. For more information on applying visit the Ministry of Health Career portal
4. Please note the selection process will include a range of comparative assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role
Applications Close: Tuesday, 2 June at 23:59pm
