Director of Nursing – Penshurst Campus

Penshurst | Aged Care

Full Time

Join a values driven organisation making a real difference

$139,671 + 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging Benefits

Build Your Career. Make a Real Difference.

Are you an experienced leader passionate about delivering high-quality, community-focused healthcare services? Join Western District Health Service as the Penshurst Campus Manager, where you'll lead the day-to-day operations of the Penshurst campus and play a key role in supporting integrated care, service excellence and positive community outcomes.

This is a role for someone who values collaboration, leadership and continuous improvement, and who wants to make a genuine difference by supporting multidisciplinary teams, strengthening community partnerships and ensuring the delivery of safe, effective and consumer-centred services.

As part of our dedicated leadership team, you'll provide operational leadership and management across the Penshurst Campus to ensure safe, efficient and high-quality services that support positive consumer and community outcomes.

Operational Leadership —
Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Penshurst Campus, ensuring services are delivered efficiently and in line with Western District Health Service policies, legislative requirements and quality standards.

Governance & Administration —
Coordinate and provide secretariat support to the Penshurst Campus Advisory Committee, including the preparation of reports, documentation, meeting materials and follow-up actions.

Quality Improvement & Service Excellence —
Develop, implement and monitor quality improvement initiatives that enhance service delivery, support continuous improvement and maintain high standards of clinical and operational practice.

People Leadership & Workforce Development —
Lead workforce management activities including recruitment, selection, performance appraisal and staff development, fostering a positive, collaborative and high-performing workplace culture.

Strategic Planning & Reporting —
Prepare operational reports, policies and plans, providing informed recommendations to the Executive Director of Aged Care to support service delivery and organisational objectives.

Financial & Resource Management —
Monitor and analyse financial performance in collaboration with the Finance Department, identifying impacts and contributing to short- and long-term operational planning.

Stakeholder & Community Engagement —
Build and maintain strong relationships with consumers, families, community organisations and health service partners, while supporting service promotion, fundraising activities and community engagement initiatives.

Compliance,



Risk & Innovation —
Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, regulations and standards, manage risk and confidentiality requirements, and identify emerging trends and opportunities to strengthen integrated models of care and improve consumer outcomes.

What You Bring

Demonstrated leadership experience managing multidisciplinary teams and fostering a positive, high-performing workplace culture.

Robust business and operational acumen, with the ability to align services, resources and strategic priorities to achieve positive community outcomes.

Excellent communication, interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build productive relationships across a range of internal and external partners.

Proven understanding of governance, compliance, risk management and relevant health, aged care and organisational standards.

Experience in workforce leadership, including staff development, performance management, recruitment and team support.

Sound financial management skills, including the ability to monitor budgets, analyse financial performance and contribute to operational planning.

Strong problem-solving, negotiation and decision-making skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Commitment to ethical practice and the WDHS Values of Integrity, Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect and Empathy, ensuring high-quality, consumer-centred service delivery.

Why Join Western District Health Service?

About Us

Western District Health Service (WDHS) is committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred healthcare to communities across the Southern Grampians and Glenelg Shire. As the region’s largest employer employing over 1000 people, we provide a comprehensive range of acute inpatient, residential aged care, and community health services, supported by a strong culture of teamwork, community connection, and excellence in rural health delivery.

We are proud to foster a diverse, inclusive, and accessible workplace for our staff, consumers, and visitors, guided by our core values of Integrity, Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect and Empathy.

Discover Life in Hamilton

Located in the heart of Victoria’s Southern Grampians region,



Hamilton offers the perfect blend of career prospect and lifestyle. With a welcoming community of around 10,000 people (serving a broader catchment of 16,500), it’s an ideal place to build your career while enjoying a relaxed, regional way of life.

From the stunning landscapes of the Grampians National Park to nearby coastal gems including Warrnambool, Port Fairy and Portland — plus local wineries and outdoor experiences — Hamilton provides an enviable work/life balance.

To learn more about WDHS, visit: https://wdhs.net/v2/about-us/
To explore the region, visit: https://wdhs.net/v2/home/careers/community-information/

What we offer:

- Opportunities for career growth and development
- Supportive team environment and strong clinical leadership
- Access to ongoing education and professional development
- A workplace that values diversity, inclusion, and belonging
- Meaningful work making a difference in rural health outcomes

Interested?

For more information, view the position description at

For a confidential discussion, contact Alison Richmond, Executive Director of Aged Care: 55518666 or [email protected]

How to Apply

To apply via our careers page, commence your application by completing the form below and selecting “Next” to continue.

If applying through SEEK, simply click “Apply” and follow the prompts.

Applications must include a current resume and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.

Applications close: Sunday 9th August 2026
Applications will be reviewed as received — early applications are encouraged, as the role may close once filled.

Western District Health Service is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and culturally safe workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We embrace fair and transparent recruitment practices and recognise the unique strengths, experiences and perspectives people bring from all walks of life.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people living with disability.

If you require support or adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact our People & Culture team on 55518225 — we’re here to ensure you can participate fully and comfortably.

Successful applicants will be required to hold (or be willing to obtain) a current National Criminal Police Check. Depending on the role, a Working with Children Check and/or NDIS Worker Screening Check may also be required. Compliance with WDHS immunisation and vaccination requirements is a condition of employment.

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