Director Midwifery and Nursing
This is a Fixed Term Full Time appointment for 5 years, with the possibility of extension(s).
About the Opportunity
North Metropolitan Health Service (NMHS) provides timely access to high-quality health care, embracing acknowledged best practice to deliver improved clinical outcomes in the face of rising challenges for all healthcare providers. The NMHS comprises a mix of tertiary, specialist, and generalist hospitals. Our north metropolitan catchment area covers almost **** square kilometres. Our population represents about 28 per cent of Western Australia's total and is projected to grow to more than 0.9 million by ****. We are seeking an exceptional healthcare leader for the role of Director Midwifery and Nursing, Women and Newborn Health Service (WNHS). Based at King Edward Memorial Hospital, this pivotal executive position provides professional leadership, strategic direction and governance for midwifery and nursing services across WNHS as part of NMHS. As a member of the executive team, you will play a critical role in shaping organisational strategy, strengthening clinical excellence and ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality and patient-centred care. This is a unique opportunity to influence the future of women's and newborn healthcare, lead service-wide improvement initiatives, and contribute to statewide midwifery and nursing priorities within one of Australia's leading specialist health services. From 1 July ****, Women and Newborn Health Service will integrate with the Child and Adolescent Health Service, into a new Health Service Provider.
About the Role
Provide executive leadership, qualified stewardship and strategic direction for midwifery and nursing services across WNHS.
Lead the development and implementation of strategic and operational plans that support organisational priorities, clinical excellence and sustainable service delivery.
Drive quality improvement, innovation and evidence-based practice to enhance patient outcomes and clinical care systems.
Oversee midwifery and nursing workforce strategy, staffing, workforce development, succession planning and capability building across the service.
Ensure robust clinical and corporate governance, risk management and safety frameworks that support high-quality patient care.
Build strong partnerships with clinicians, executive leaders, universities, professional bodies and government stakeholders to advance midwifery, nursing and women's health priorities.
Contribute to statewide leadership, policy development and professional initiatives affecting midwifery, nursing and maternity services across Western Australia.




About the North Metropolitan Health Service
North Metropolitan Health Service (NMHS) provides timely access to high-quality health care, embracing acknowledged best practice to deliver improved clinical outcomes in the face of rising challenges for all healthcare providers. The NMHS comprises a mix of tertiary, specialist, and generalist hospitals. Our north metropolitan catchment area covers almost **** square kilometres. Our population represents about 28 per cent of Western Australia's total and is projected to grow to more than 0.9 million by ****. We are seeking an exceptional healthcare leader for the role of Director Midwifery and Nursing, Women and Newborn Health Service (WNHS). Based at King Edward Memorial Hospital, this pivotal executive position provides professional leadership, strategic direction and governance for midwifery and nursing services across WNHS as part of NMHS. As a member of the executive team, you will play a critical role in shaping organisational strategy, strengthening clinical excellence and ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality and patient-centred care. This is a unique opportunity to influence the future of women's and newborn healthcare, lead service-wide improvement initiatives, and contribute to statewide midwifery and nursing priorities within one of Australia's leading specialist health services. From 1 July ****, Women and Newborn Health Service will integrate with the Child and Adolescent Health Service, into a new Health Service Provider.
Applicant Requirements
Significant executive or senior leadership experience in nursing and/or midwifery within a large, complex healthcare organisation.
Demonstrated ability to lead strategic reform, service improvement, workforce development and organisational change in challenging healthcare environments.
Extensive experience in clinical governance, patient safety, quality improvement and the delivery of high-performing health services.
Strong stakeholder engagement skills with a proven ability to influence and collaborate across executive, clinical, academic and government sectors.
A commitment to fostering a culture of innovation, research, education and continuous improvement.




Eligibility for registration as a Registered Nurse and/or Midwife with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, together with the integrity, judgement and leadership capability expected of a senior executive.
Further information about this position
The job description form attached provides a full statement of duties for this role. We encourage you to contact Emma Hay on ************ or with any specific questions related to this role.
What we offer
Generous salary packaging to increase take-home pay
Professional and career development opportunities
Diverse and inclusive culture
Eligibility
Eligibility Eligibility to Apply : To be suitable for appointment you must have documentary evidence of your entitlement to live and work in Australia. Other Conditions: WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake a criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. As well as undertaking a criminal record screening and integrity checking, you may also be required to undertake a working with children check (if required for the role) and a pre-employment health assessment. We may ask referees to comment on your integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour. Please note that adverse information does not necessarily disqualify an applicant but will be considered as part of the appointment process. Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, it may also be used to fill other "similar" vacancies throughout the health service or the wider public service. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process. Both of these options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision. At NMHS, we are committed to equity, inclusion and ensuring everyone feels a strong sense of belonging. We value the diversity of our community and seek to build a workforce that reflects the people we serve. We encourage applications from people who share our values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, Innovation and Care. NMHS is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of our Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing Strategy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act **** applies to this position. The closing date and time are system-generated. Any submissions after or on, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be accepted. We look forward to receiving your application.
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📌 Director Midwifery And Nursing (Perth)
🏢 North Metropolitan Health Service
📍 Perth