Executive Director, Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer
Executive Director - Chief Nursing & Midwifery Officer
Significant executive leadership role within one of Victoria's largest and most diverse public health services
Opportunity to contribute to organisation-wide strtaegy, transformation and performance
Join a values led, community connected organisation with strong workforce retention and a transparent strageic direction
Eastern Health is one of Victoria's largest public health services.
As a values-led, integrated service united by our Healthier Together promise, we deliver high-quality care, support and service to a broad and diverse community across Melbourne's east and beyond.
About the role
Reporting to the Chief Executive and sitting on the Executive Leadership Team, the Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer provides professional and strategic leadership for nursing and midwifery across Eastern Health and executive leadership for Residential Aged Care Services and non-clinical support services.
The next Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer will:
Provide professional and strategic leadership for nursing and midwifery, strengthening the fundamentals of safe, person-centred care at the bedside
Lead executive oversight of Residential Aged Care Services and non-clinical support services, including food, security and contracted services
Build nursing and midwifery leadership capability, succession and long-term workforce planning across a large, complex workforce
Work alongside union and industrial partners,



and contribute as a collaborative member of a trusted Executive Leadership Team
What you'll bring
Current registration as a Registered Nurse and/or Midwife with AHPRA and a relevant postgraduate qualification at Master's level
Substantial executive leadership experience in a large, complex health service, with authority across nursing and midwifery practice
A track record of turning strategy into measurable improvements in care, safety, workforce and organisational performance
Confidence engaging with unions and other industrial partners, with midwifery experience highly regarded given the scale of Eastern Health's maternity service
Demonstrated contemporary, visible and collaborative leadership, with the ability to navigate complexity and lead through change
What we offer
Being part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts.
We offer a range of benefits including:
Investment in your career through continuous learning, mentoring, professional development, and opportunities to progress into specialist, leadership or advanced practice pathways.
Work-life balance with flexible working arrangements, study and professional development leave, and leave purchasing options.
Wellbeing support through fitness programs,



confidential employee assistance services for you and your family, and 24/7 access to a range of support resources.
Financial incentives to help you make the most of your earnings, including salary packaging through Maxxia, novated leasing options, and employee discounts on health insurance, banking and more.
You must be eligible to work in Australia.
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted to arrange an interview, and all applicants will be advised of the outcome of their application.
Appointment to this position is subject to a satisfactory National Police Check, compliance with mandatory vaccination requirements, including annual influenza vaccination, and evidence of immunity to vaccine-preventable diseases where required.
Our commitments
We are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote equality for people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and for people living with disability across the communities we serve and within our Eastern Health team.
We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees.
As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture.
We are shaping a culture that delivers exceptional care for our community, and an exceptional experience for all the people who make it possible.
Our Values in ActionRespect for all | Safe and welcoming | Partnering in care | Innovate, learn and lead
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📌 Executive Director, Chief Nursing And Midwifery Officer (Melbourne)
🏢 Eastern Health
📍 Melbourne