Lead the centralised Nursing and Midwifery workforce, managing the onboarding and relief management across Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service.

The Role

An opportunity has become available for a Nursing Director (Nursing and Midwifery Staffing Unit) to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 14 000-strong team is on providing world-class health care to people living in the Gold Coast, and northern New South Wales region of Australia.

You will

- Provide strategic, operational and professional leadership for Nursing and Midwifery Staffing Unit at Gold Coast University and Robina Hospitals
- Demonstrate expertise in contemporary standards and policies regarding staffing, workforce sustainability strategies and recruitment practices and research
- Communicate relevant, prompt and accurate information; using good judgement in prioritising courses of action; respectful to co-workers and customers; efficient computer, communication, written and interdisciplinary working experience
- Provide professional leadership and governance for the nursing and midwifery workforce, fostering a culture of accountability, professional excellence, research translation, workforce capability and continuous improvement

About you

To be successful in this position you will require:

- Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent
- A Masters or higher qualification within a relevant area is highly desirable
- Registration with the Nursing Midwifery Board of Australia
- Evidence of vaccination, or be able to be vaccinated against and remain vaccinated against - Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis and Hepatitis B
- Tuberculosis screening,



to identify if the tuberculosis vaccination may be required
- Declaration of reliable discipline history must be disclosed
- Criminal History Screening will be required for new employees (GCH will cover cost)

Benefits

- Flexible work options
- Career Development
- Salary Packaging
- Modern Facilities
- Diverse Work Culture
- Research Opportunities
- 12.75% super
- 17.5% leave loading

Salary

- Permanent full time
- Base salary ranging from $184,099 per annum

About Gold Coast Health

- Nationally and internationally recognised location for innovative medical research and health care
- Annual operating budget exceeding $1.5 billion
- More than 1100 beds across three hospitals - Gold Coast University Hospital, Robina Hospital, Varsity Lakes Hospital and Robina and Southport Health Precincts
- Secondary and tertiary health services across more than 20 facilities
- Opportunity to combine professional advancement, job satisfaction and relaxation into one fulfilling lifestyle
- A workplace culture that encourages people to bring their whole selves to work so that they can perform at their best
- Committed to reflecting the diversity of the Gold Coast community and ensuring each staff member is included and feels like they belong

How to Apply

Click APPLY to submit your application by Thursday, 30 July 2026

Gold Coast Health is committed to providing an accessible, inclusive work environment. Please contact the nominated person if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout this recruitment process.

Job Ad reference: GC688212

Please note: no third-party applications will be accepted.

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