Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until November 2027
Position Classification: Nurse Manager Grade 5
Remuneration: $175,773.95 - $178,758.56 per annum plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ689838
Location: Randwick, Sydney
Application Close: Sunday 13 September 2026

Where you'll be working

The Royal Hospital for Women is a multi-faceted tertiary referral and teaching hospital, internationally recognised as one of the world's leading centres for the care of mothers, babies, and women with benign gynaecological and gynae-oncology conditions. As the only stand-alone women's hospital in New South Wales, it offers unique opportunities for innovative clinical practice and is committed to delivering excellence in women's health care through both practice and ongoing research.

Part of the South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD), the hospital is co-located with other major facilities on the Randwick Hospitals Campus-one of the State's most comprehensive health care precincts. This location supports a rich environment for collaboration and expertise across specialties.

Ideally situated between the University of New South Wales and Coogee Beach, The Royal Hospital for Women is just 15 minutes from Sydney's Central Business District and harbour. Its proximity to some of Sydney's best beaches, restaurants, and sporting facilities offers staff the added benefit of a vibrant lifestyle alongside a rewarding and supportive professional environment.

The Role

The Neonatal Division Nursing Co-Director (along with the Medical Co-Director) is jointly responsible and accountable for achieving the day to day operational management of the Neonatal Division. These will be achieved in accordance with the policies of NSW Health, SESLHD, RHW, and other relevant legislative and statutory bodies.

The Co-Directors will provide vision and leadership in the Division and will foster excellence in the delivery of clinical services, corporate responsibilities, and in teaching and research.

The Co-Directors will together direct the day to day clinical and corporate activities of the Division consistent with Hospital objectives through a structure that facilitates participatory management with department heads and senior managers, decentralisation of decision-making, and teamwork in the provision of clinical services.





The Co-Directors will be required to represent and promote the hospital through participation on committees and professional bodies as required.

This role represents a collaborative partnership with the Medical Clinical Co-Director. Whilst the Neonatal Division Medical and Nursing Clinical Co-Directors have different time commitments to the co-directorship, both Co-Directors are jointly accountable for forming a partnership to plan, co-ordinate and deliver the clinical services of the Division.

The Co-Directors will be responsible for key activities in the following functional areas:

- Clinical / healthcare practice
- Quality, safety and clinical effectiveness
- Service planning, leadership & management
- Human resource management
- Financial management
- Research, training and educational development

Perks:

- Up to 12 allocated days off each year in addition to annual leave.

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
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
- Discounted Private Health Insurance.

Selection Criteria: * Current Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA)
- Relevant post graduate qualifications or working towards same, with demonstrated senior leadership experience in a critical care or neonatal environment with senior operational management expertise.
- Sound knowledge of contemporary clinical practice, critical care / neonatal intensive care models of care, with demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to motivate and inspire staff to achieve service and professional goals.
- Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills with proven mediation, conflict resolution and negotiation skills.
- Experience in financial management, including cost centre management and staffing profiles and the ability to develop financial strategies and achieve goals.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effective change management strategy, identify stakeholders and engage all in process to achieve desired outcome.




- Demonstrated experience in and commitment to quality improvement and risk management.

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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 and let us know.

Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.

Information for applicants:

- An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies
- If you have relevant qualifications or experience, please include any supporting documents with your application.
- 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
- Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive

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📌 Nursing Co-Director - Neonatal Division (Sydney)
🏢 NSW Health
📍 Sydney