Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until February 2027

Position Classification: Nurse Manager Grade 6

Remuneration: $184,618.22 - 187,571.52 per annum plus superannuation

Hours Per Week: Up to 38

Requisition ID: REQ692849

Location: Caringbah, Sydney

Applications Close: Sunday, 04 October 2026

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.

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 Co-Director Nursing, Midwifery & Operations is responsible for the nursing and midwifery operations across the Program at Sutherland Hospital. The position will provide nursing and midwifery leadership and management for the complex clinical services within the Program. The Co-Director Nursing, Midwifery & Operations is a member of the executive team and works collaboratively with Medical Co-Director to ensure that service activity and care delivery is consistent with organisational performance targets and clinical safety standards.

This role can deputise for the Director of Nursing and Midwifery and / or General Manager The Sutherland Hospital.

Selection Criteria

- Current practicing registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and a current, Class C NSW driver's license, tertiary qualifications relevant to the role or working towards same and/or substantial recent experience at a senior management level.
- Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to motivate inspire and organise staff to achieve organisational,



program and skilled outcomes.
- Demonstrated experience in the application of change.
- Demonstrated ability to identify and analyse clinical needs and to recommend and evaluate innovative business plans and organisational strategies in response to those needs. This includes the implementation of innovative and effective models of clinical practice.
- Proven effective negotiation and communication skills (written and verbal) with a wide range of stakeholders including patients, public, and Ministry of Health and government representatives.
- A comprehensive knowledge of and commitment to health system safety, quality, risk management, improvement systems, research and professional development.

Need more information?
- Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards
- Find out more about applying for this position

For role related queries or questions contact Joanne Newbury on [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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
- Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer.
- 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 ([email protected]) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website

📌 Co-Director Nursing Midwifery & Operations -Program 2 (Sydney)
🏢 South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD)
📍 Sydney