Director of Nursing & Midwifery - Temporary

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until February 2027
Position Classification: Nurse Manager Grade 8
Remuneration: $213,932.14 - $216,843.7 per annum plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ686573
Location: Caringbah, Sydney
Applications Close: Sunday, 06 September 2026

Director of Nursing & Midwifery - Temporary

Our Hospital and Community

Established in 1958, The Sutherland Hospital campus offers a comprehensive range of inpatient and community services to around 226,000 residents of the Sutherland Shire.

Learn more about The Sutherland Hospital here. Learn more about South Eastern Sydney Local Health District here.

What you'll be doing

The vision for South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is 'exceptional care, healthier lives'. SESLHD is committed to enabling our community to be healthy and well, and to providing the best possible compassionate care when people need it.

The Director of Nursing & Midwifery provides professional leadership, is responsible for the governance and management of nursing and midwifery services to ensure the delivery of high quality patient care and efficient use of resources that reflect current standards of nursing practices at The Sutherland Hospital and Community Health Service, SESLHD and Ministry of Health policy and procedures.

The position is accountable for effective clinical and corporate governance, organisational and strategic management, service planning, development and management of efficient allocation and utilization of nursing workforce. This position provides visible and accessible nursing leadership promoting a positive workplace culture based on the NSW Health CORE Values and the values of SESLHD. The role promotes leadership where individuals understand their roles and responsibilities and are empowered to be effective in their role.

SESLHD is committed to improving the care provided to our patients in line with our vision of working together to improve the health and wellbeing of our community.

All staff are expected to act as an appropriate and effective role model and promote culture and supporting in practices that reflect the NSW Health CORE values of collaboration, openness, respect and empowerment through demonstrated behaviour and interactions with patients, clients and staff.





Advantages:

- Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) in addition to annual leave.
- Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay! Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing.
- Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
- Discounted Private Health Insurance.

Selection Criteria:

1. Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia with extensive recent nursing management experience in leading staff and managing services in the relevant setting, supported by a relevant tertiary management qualification and/or work experience.
2. Superior operational management knowledge and skills with demonstrated ability in leading staff and managing services in a relevant setting
3. Proven ability to ensure the human, physical and financial resources of the service/facility are managed within a defined budget to provide safe, compassionate, quality care that is culturally responsive
4. Superior communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to consult, liaise and negotiate with all levels of staff, patients and external agencies and the ability to positively influence organisational change
5. Demonstrated ability in planning and policy implementation using advance analytical and conceptual skills
6. Extensive leadership using contemporary change management methodologies and an understanding of current issues impacting on the nurse profession
7. Extensive experience in strategic workforce planning, including proven ability to implement contemporary workforce models that adapt to changing models of service delivery
8. Current drivers license and ability to travel when required

Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards
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For role related queries or questions contact Joanne Newbury on **************@health.nsw.gov.au

Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace

We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplaces are welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristics including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and social-economic status. Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy for more information.

Reasonable Adjustments

NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email ***************@health.nsw.gov.au and let us know.

Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required. Please visit the SESLHD Disability Recruitment page for more information.

Information for applicants:

· If you have relevant qualifications or experience, please include any supporting documents with your application.

· An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies

· Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.

· Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description

· SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients and their carers, feel supported. We invite candidates of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, cultural background, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, and Indigenous Australians to apply. We do have an Aboriginal Workforce Team that can also provide support (***************@health.nsw.gov.au) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website

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