Lead with purpose. Shape care. Make a difference at Gosford Hospital.

Central Coast Local Health District is seeking a proven and purpose-driven nursing leader to join our executive team as Deputy Director of Nursing & Midwifery (DDoNM) at Gosford Hospital. This role offers a unique opportunity to provide dedicated leadership at site level, shaping culture, care and performance in one of the District’s largest and most complex facilities.

About the Opportunity

As an executive member of the hospital leadership team, the Deputy Director of Nursing & Midwifery (DDoNM) reports to the Director of Nursing & Midwifery (DoNM) and provides strategic, clinical and operational leadership across Gosford Hospital. The role has significant influence over service delivery, workforce capability and clinical governance, and contributes to whole-of-hospital performance and sustainability.

In This Role You Will

- Provide executive leadership in shaping and delivering nursing and midwifery strategy at facility and District level, aligned with organisational priorities and statewide directions.
- Lead and embed a high-performing, values-driven culture that prioritises safety, compassion, accountability and continuous improvement.
- Drive contemporary, evidence-based models of care, ensuring strong clinical governance and excellence in safety, quality and patient outcomes.
- Provide senior operational oversight of access, demand management and hospital performance, contributing to safe, efficient and patient-centred care delivery.
- Work in close partnership with the Director of Nursing & Midwifery to strengthen professional governance, workforce planning, capability development and service innovation.
- Contribute as a senior executive to organisational decision-making, performance improvement and sustainable service delivery across the hospital.




- Deputise for the Director of Nursing & Midwifery and undertake the role of Hospital Disaster Coordinator as required.

About You

You are a proven senior nurse leader who:

- Leads with clarity, sound judgement and professionalism, modelling respectful, accountable and values-based leadership.
- Demonstrates resilience and adaptability, maintaining focus and direction while leading teams through complexity, competing priorities and change.
- Has a robust track record of delivering measurable outcomes across access, hospital performance, quality, safety and workforce performance in a complex clinical environment.
- Builds trust and credibility through visible leadership, consistency and effective decision-making.
- Is committed to developing people and capability, supporting succession, nurturing talent and fostering a positive and inclusive workplace culture.
- Brings highly developed communication, analytical and stakeholder engagement skills, enabling effective collaboration across clinical, operational and executive teams.

Applicants must have current work rights in Australia or be a permanent resident or citizen. Unfortunately, we cannot consider applicants who do not meet this requirement.

Benefits

- Work-Life Balance: Enjoy an accrued day off each month, 17.5% annual leave loading, and paid parental leave.
- Financial Benefits: Boost your take-home pay with salary packaging, save on car costs with novated leasing, and access relocation assistance.
- Health & Wellbeing: Stay active with discounted gym memberships, free flu vaccinations, telehealth support, and confidential Employee Assistance Program counseling for you and your family. Plus, access discounted private health insurance.
- Career Growth: Advance your career with free professional development courses and secondment opportunities.

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📌 CCLHD - Deputy Director of Nursing and Midwifery - Gosford Hospital (Central Coast Council)
🏢 Central Coast Local Health District
📍 Central Coast Council