Nurse Manager Grade 2 – Aboriginal Health - Identified

Hunter New England Local Health District – Maitland NSW

Working on Wonnarua Country, this is an opportunity for an experienced Nurse Manager to take a leading role in strengthening Aboriginal Health services at Maitland Hospital.

As Nurse Manager – Aboriginal Health, you’ll provide strong clinical and operational leadership, supporting your team to deliver safe, culturally respectful and responsive care to Aboriginal patients, families and communities.

You’ll play an important role in coordinating the day-to-day delivery of services, supporting staff, managing workforce and operational priorities, and ensuring patients receive a high standard of care throughout their healthcare journey.

This is an opportunity to combine your leadership expertise with your understanding of Aboriginal Health, culture and community to make a meaningful difference.

What You’ll Bring

We’re looking for a confident and capable Nurse Manager who can lead with purpose, build strong relationships and navigate the demands of a complex healthcare environment.

You’ll have:

Proven experience in nursing management, leadership and operational coordination.

Experience leading and supporting teams within a busy and complex healthcare setting.

The ability to effectively manage competing priorities, workforce needs, resources and patient flow.

Relevant management qualifications, or a commitment to further develop your management skills.

Experience working within or leading Aboriginal Health services.

Robust cultural awareness and a genuine commitment to Aboriginal culture, community and Country.

An understanding of the health and wellbeing needs of Aboriginal people and the importance of culturally safe and inclusive care.

Experience working alongside Aboriginal Health Workers and Practitioners and supporting their professional development.

Strong interpersonal, communication,



negotiation and problem-solving skills.

Knowledge and understanding of trauma-informed approaches and contemporary models of care.

In this role, you’ll be responsible for providing effective leadership across the Aboriginal Health team while helping to strengthen the way care is delivered.

You’ll:

Lead, mentor and support Aboriginal Health staff, creating a positive and collaborative team environment.

Oversee daily service operations, workforce requirements, patient flow and competing clinical priorities.

Identify opportunities to improve Aboriginal Health services and contribute to the development of effective models of care.

Build productive relationships with multidisciplinary teams, community partners and key stakeholders.

Advocate for culturally safe and respectful healthcare across the hospital.

Support Aboriginal patients, families and carers to feel culturally respected, listened to and supported.

Contribute to service improvement initiatives that enhance health outcomes and the overall patient experience.

Why Join Us?

This is more than an operational leadership position. It’s an opportunity to use your nursing leadership experience to influence how Aboriginal Health services are delivered and help create better experiences and outcomes for Aboriginal people.

Based at Maitland Hospital on Wonnarua Country, you’ll work alongside passionate healthcare professionals and have the opportunity to build strong connections across the hospital, community and Aboriginal Health services.

If you’re ready to bring your leadership skills, cultural understanding and commitment to Aboriginal Health to a role where you can make a genuine difference, we’d love to hear from you.

The Perks

Sustainable Healthcare – Together towards zero

4 weeks annual leave

Salary packaging options – up to $11,600 plus novated leasing

Fitness Passport for you and your family

Employee Assistance Program for staff and family members

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📌 Nurse Manager Grade 2 – Aboriginal Health - Identified (Maitland)
🏢 Hunter New England Local Health District
📍 Maitland