Deputy Director of Nursing and Midwifery - Goulburn Base Hospital

Employment Type:PermanentFull Time
Location:Goulburn
Position Classification:Nurse Mgr Gde 3
Remuneration:$158,236.73 - $161,174.38 per annum
Hours Per Week:38
Requisition ID:REQ703193
ApplicationClose:4 November 2026
Interviews Details:Interviews will be scheduled within 10 days of closing date

About the Service
An exciting leadership opportunity awaits an experienced and visionary nursing and midwifery professional to join Goulburn Base Hospital as Deputy Director of Nursing and Midwifery. Working in partnership with the Director of Nursing and Midwifery, you will provide strategic and operational leadership to support the delivery of safe, high-quality, person-centred care. This pivotal role offers the opportunity to lead and inspire multidisciplinary teams, drive clinical excellence and continuous improvement, strengthen workforce capability, and contribute to innovation across nursing and midwifery services. If you are a collaborative and forward-thinking leader passionate about empowering teams, improving patient outcomes and shaping the future of healthcare in the Southern NSW region, we invite you to bring your expertise and leadership to Goulburn Base Hospital.

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What you'll be doing
Coordinates patient flow and patient care services across the facility and support the Cluster Director of Nursing and Midwifery by providing leadership and direction to enable safe, effective quality patient care and improved patient experiences.

Selection Criteria

- Current Registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse.




- Postgraduate qualification in the field of Management or associated fields and or equivalent work experience or a combination of study and work experience in management.
- Demonstrated high level capacity to manage clinical services together with the ability to utilise communication strategies including negotiation and consultant skills.
- Demonstrated experience in service development and planning together with the ability to apply problem-solving strategies, quality improvement programs with proven ability in meeting service targets.
- Proven ability to contribute to, and advance the operational/business plans for nursing services, manage the process of organisational change, develop, monitor and evaluate nursing resource allocations.
- Experience and ability in accessing, acquiring and utilising a sound and contemporary knowledge of professional and management issues, with a commitment to ongoing career development.
- Evidence of a current unrestricted drivers’ licence and the ability to maintain. Ability and willingness to drive/travel as the role requires. This may involve driving long distances and overnight stays.

We look forward to learning more about you and what you can bring to our team

Information for applicants
Southern NSW Local Health District is committed to closing the gap in health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. As part of this commitment, theSteppingUpwebsite has been developed to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander job applicants through the NSW Health recruitment process.



The site provides guidance, resources, and tools to help applicants confidently apply for roles and build meaningful careers in health.

Southern NSW Local Health District is committed 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 theChild SafeStandards. 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.

At Southern NSW Local Health District, we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated, inclusion is part of everyday practice, and our people are supported to succeed. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, LGBTIQ+ people, and others who bring diverse experiences and perspectives to our workforce. For more information,

If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process, please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contactfor **************@health.nsw.gov.au confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.

To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport.For more information, please seewww.immi.gov.au

📌 Deputy Director of Nursing and Midwifery - Goulburn Base Hospital
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