Deputy Director of Nursing & Midwifery Workforce

- Employment Type: Full-Time, Fixed Term (until August 2027)
- Salary: Group 8B Campus DON+ Superannuation + Salary Packaging

About therole:

The Nursing and Midwifery Workforce Unit (currently based at Williamstown Hospital) is seeking an experienced leader to join their team in the role of Deputy Director of Nursing and Midwifery (DDONM), Workforce.

Keyresponsibilities:

The DDONM role is pivotal in supporting Nursing and Midwifery leadership teams to understand their workforce needs, leading and managing the workforce unit to facilitate the recruitment and provision of nursing and midwifery permanent and supplementary staff to ensure timely provision of care.

Aboutyou:

- A sound understanding of nursing and midwifery workforce needs and relevant legislation.
- Demonstrated strong leadership and management skills in a complex health care environment.
- The ability to navigate systems and documentation related to financial and workforce management.
- Experience in workforce planning, management principles and contemporary recruitment practices.
- Experience in leading change, engaging with purpose and empowering staff.

About Western Health

Western Health is one of the largest healthcare providers in Victoria, caring for a vibrant,diverseand rapidly growing community of one million people in Melbourne’s western suburbs.

With more than 13,000 staff, Western Health delivers 800,000+ occasions of care every year, providing high-quality, person-centredcare across every life stage.

We provide a combination of hospital, community-based, at-home and in-reach servicesto aged, adult andpaediatricpatients and newborn babies.



Specialties includeoncology, renal, mental health, women's health and maternity, chronic diseases,geriatricsand cardiology.

We have remarkable strengths in chronic disease, complexcareand developing innovative and sustainable healthcare solutions. Our experience at the coalface of healthcare delivery for some of Australia’s most culturally and socioeconomically diverse and vulnerable populations provides us with unique insights into the most pressing health challenges.

Western Health operates four acute public hospitals:Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women's and Children's),Footscray Hospital,Williamstown Hospitaland Bacchus Marsh Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Community Hospital, Sunshine Mental Health and Wellbeing Centre, Melton Health and Community Services, Bacchus Marsh Community Health Centre, Caroline Springs Community Health Centre and Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care in Bacchus Marsh. Western Health also provides the primary healthcare service at the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre, a women's prison located in Ravenhall.

Whyjoinus?

Compensation andbenefits

- Competitive salary packagesalignedwith market standards.
- Health and wellbeing programs, including flexible work arrangements.
- Scholarships and grants to support your continuous learning journey.





Learning anddevelopmentopportunities

- Access the Western Health Learning Academy (WHA) for personalised learning pathways.
- Professional growth programs, including postgraduate studies and clinical education.
- Mentorship and career support.

Communityimpact andinclusion

- Make a meaningful difference in patients' lives through compassionate care.
- Join a workforce that champions diversity and inclusion.
- Engage in community wellbeing initiatives and groundbreaking healthcare research.

Organisationalculture andenvironment

- Thrive in a collaborative,compassionateand innovative team setting.
- Be part of a culture that celebrates continuous improvement and excellence in healthcare.

Closingdate: 11:59pm on 28 August 2026.

Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact Shane Crowe via ***********@wh.org.au.

Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting andretainingdiversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services,sitesand operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, anImmunisationStatus Clearance and a Working with Children Check (if applicable).

Western Health is committed to the psychosocial safety of all applicants and employees.

Western Health doesnot accept unsolicited resumes/applications fromrecruitmentagencies.

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📌 Deputy Director of Nursing & Midwifery Workforce (Melbourne)
🏢 Western Health
📍 Melbourne