Manager Monash Health Bureau
Clayton, VIC, AU, 3168
Monash Health is a great place to work
Monash Health is Victoria’s largest and most comprehensive health service. For more than 170 years, Monash Health and its predecessors have provided safe, high-quality healthcare and service for people at every life stage. With 25,500 employees, we provide care across south-eastern metropolitan Melbourne and rural Victoria from over 40 locations; via telehealth, within local communities and in people’s homes.
To see first-hand what our colleagues think about working here, take a look at the following short videos: monashhealth.org/careers.
About the Role
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced nursing or midwifery leader to join Monash Health as the Manager – Monash Health Bureau. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for the strategic and operational leadership of our Pool and Casual workforce (excluding medical staff). Reporting to the Deputy Director of Nursing and Midwifery, you will lead a team of 5.52 FTE (direct reports) and play a key role in workforce planning, recruitment, performance management, and governance.
You will oversee daily operations, ensure compliance with relevant legislation (including the Safe Patient Care Act 2015), and contribute to broader initiatives across the Office of the Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer. This is an exciting opportunity to shape a contemporary, responsive workforce service that supports safe, high-quality care across Monash Health.
Applicants should note that the recruitment process may commence prior to the closing date. This recruitment process may be used to fill other comparable roles in the Department.
About You
You are a confident and capable leader with:
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Significant experience managing large teams in complex healthcare settings.
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Demonstrated ability to lead recruitment, onboarding, and performance development processes.
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Strong knowledge of all relevant Victorian public health industrial instruments, casual employment legislation and workforce governance.
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a customer service mindset.
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Advanced digital literacy, including HR/payroll and shift booking systems.
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A postgraduate qualification (or working towards) in Nursing, Midwifery, Leadership, or Management.
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Experience managing casual and pool workforces in a tertiary environment within the past 5 years (desireable).
You are adaptable, self-motivated, and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
What we offer
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A leadership role with real impact across Victoria’s largest public health service.
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A supportive and innovative team culture.
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Hybrid working arrangements by agreement.
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Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
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Access to Monash Health’s employee benefits including salary packaging.
About Workforce and Professional Practice
The Nursing and Midwifery Workforce and Professional Practice team is central to Monash Health’s strategic workforce priorities, professional governance and regulation. We support a range of employment models including casual and pool (through Monash Health Bureau), graduate, and undergraduate workforces. Our team leads workforce planning, recruitment, retention, and professional governance activities, and provides expert advice on employment matters across the nursing and midwifery workforce.
We also coordinate professional events, support advanced practice roles, and promote professional engagement and recognition across Monash Health.
Contact
If you are ready to lead with purpose and make a difference in the future of nursing and midwifery workforce management, we’d love to hear from you. We encourage applicants to contact Rose Ridgway- Deputy Director of Nursing and Midwifery Workforce today to arrange a confidential conversation: rose.ridgway@monashhealth.org
Position Description can be found here
Position Description Attachment can be found here
We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards. At Monash Health we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence and work to our six guiding principles and our five ICare values.
How to Apply
Applications are accepted via the Monash Health online EHub system. For information including how to apply and probity check requirements, please click here for the ‘Application Guide’
Applications will be screened upon receipt and selection activity may commence prior to the closing date.
Applications close: 30 October, 2025