This job posting is available to employees of NSW Ambulance and NSW Health only

Employment Type: Permanent Full-Time

Salary Range: $199,233 - $202,202 per annum (Nurse Mgr Gde 7)

Location: NSW Ambulance State Operations Centre, Sydney Olympic Park

Closing Date: 11:59 PM, Sunday 18 October 2026

About the opportunity The Associate Director Nursing and Midwifery Services (ADNMS) is responsible for the provision of expert professional and clinical leadership in the strategic and operational management of Nursing and Midwifery services and Nursing and Midwifery Workforce within NSW Ambulance. As a Director within NSW Ambulance, this position will contribute to achieving overall strategic and operational objectives.

The Associate Director

Nursing and Midwifery Services advises Managers, Directors, and members of the Executive on nursing workforce matters, nursing clinical matters, and ensures NSW Ambulance meets the relevant statutory requirements.

The Associate Director Nursing and Midwifery Services contributes to NSW Ambulance clinical governance and patient safety activities to enable effective delivery of safe, high quality and value-based health care. The position monitors clinical standards for nursing clinicians within NSW Ambulance and is responsible for the credentialing of NSW Ambulance nurses. This is achieved through establishing appropriate, integrated clinical policy objectives, and establishing frameworks for clinical practice. Implementing appropriate clinical professional development programs across the multi-disciplinary health workforce and embedding a culture of professional practice, ethics, and sense of professional identity across its practitioners will be a key requirement.

The Associate Director

Nursing and Midwifery Services will also bring current clinical nursing or midwifery experience and expertise to the position, which will strengthen the impact of this new role within NSW Ambulance. The ADNMS will provide competent and credible clinical leadership to nurses within the organisation, role modelling the values and behaviours that are required for a contemporary nursing and midwifery clinical workforce.



The position holder must ensure all relevant clinical statutory and other legal requirements and obligations are met for NSW Ambulance within the allocated resources.

The ADNMS has primary responsibility for:

- Professional nursing and midwifery matters at NSW Ambulance

- Nursing and Midwifery Clinical Resources

- Credentialing and scope of practice for nurses and midwives

- Supporting the nursing and midwifery workforce within:
- Virtual Clinical Care Centre (VCCC)
- Aeromedical Operations
- Clinical Operations
- Nursing and Midwifery Education and Training
- Patient safety and clinical governance

How to Apply

Please respond to the two questions below (Maximum 4000 characters per question) and submit your responses along with your CV and any other required documentation.

Question 1: Please provide an example of a significant organisational change you led. What was your approach and what outcomes were achieved?

Question 2: Please describe your experience leading a geographically dispersed workforce.

Need Further Information

- If you have any questions about this role, please contact Dr Fay Balian, [email protected]

- Please refer to the Role Description for further information.

- Please refer to the Position Conditions for further information

Additional Information

- Employment of temporary visa holders is only considered if no suitable permanent resident or citizen is identified after labour market testing.
- Eligibility lists and talent pools may be created and used to fill ongoing and temporary vacancies over the next 18 months at the same, or other locations, that are at the same grade and capability level.
- Applicants are expected to provide responses that reflect their own knowledge, experience, and understanding of the role.




- Any AI assisted content should still reflect your own capability; candidates may be asked to discuss or demonstrate examples during interview.
- If you are currently a Paramedic or in a role that is covered by the NSW Ambulance Death and Income Protection Perks (State) Award 2022, please ensure that you have sought advice prior to accepting this position. For further information please contact Paramedic Insurance via [email protected]

Our Commitment

NSW Ambulance is committed to achieving a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. All are welcome to apply, including women, Aboriginal People, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, refugees, people of diverse genders and sexuality, and people living with a disability. We value the knowledge, skills, experiences, and perspectives that all people bring to our organisation, patients, communities, and workforce.

If you are an Aboriginal job applicant and wish to obtain more information about applying for a role with NSW Ambulance, please contact our Aboriginal Workforce Engagement Coordinator via [email protected] or visit Stepping Up. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles within NSW Health - visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/

If you wish to discuss any changes to the process, you may need to present your best self, including accessibility requirements; please contact the panel convenor or recruitment team for support at NSW Ambulance Corporate Recruitment Team via [email protected].

Additionally, you can contact the NSW Ambulance Diversity & Inclusion Team at [email protected]

Child Safe Employment

NSW Ambulance is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

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📌 Associate Director Nursing and Midwife Services (Australia)
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