The nursing and midwifery workforce make up the largest occupational group in NSW health. There are roles for nurses and midwives to support our community in all locations across the state, from metropolitan, to regional, and rural and remote services.

Workforce modelling

Workforce modelling maps the current and forecast labour pool for an allied health profession against projected demand.

Models can be used to highlight career opportunities looking over a decade into the future.

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Nursing and Midwifery

​Nursing and Midwifery provide advice on professional nursing and midwifery issues and on policy issues, monitor policy implementation, manage state-wide nursing and midwifery initiatives, represent the NSW Ministry of Health on various committees and allocate funding for nursing and midwifery initiatives.

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Pathways into Nursing

The NSW Health Pathways into Nursing provides a comprehensive summary of the pathways available for entering the nursing profession and securing employment within NSW Health. This resource is designed to assist health leaders, managers, and educators.

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Pathways into Midwifery

This resource is designed to assist health leaders, managers, and educators to actively engage with the workforce pipeline and strategically plan to develop the midwifery workforce. The NSW Health Pathways into Midwifery summarises the pathways to enter the midwifery profession and secure employment within NSW Health.

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Working with Assistants in Nursing (AIN)

There is now a national qualification to train Assistants in Nursing for employment in the acute care setting.

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Current as at: Monday 14 July 2025
Contact page owner: Workforce Planning and Talent Development