Nurse Manager Grade 2 – Aboriginal Health - Identified

Employment Type:PermanentFull Time
Position Classification:Nurse Manager Grade 2
Remuneration:$149,408.12 - $152,392.73 + Super + Salary Packaging
Hours Per Week:38
Requisition ID:REQ706743
Location: MaitlandHospital
Applications Close: Sunday 22nd November 2026

To be eligible to apply for this position the applicant must be a current employee of Hunter New England Local Health District or a current employee of Calvary Mater Newcastle.

This is a position identified for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people on the basis of a genuine occupational qualification under section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants must demonstrate Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander status in addition to addressing the selection criteria.

Lead with Purpose at Maitland Hospital

Working on Wonnarua Country, this is an chance 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.

Strong 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 connec

📌 Nurse Manager Grade 2 – Aboriginal Health (Maitland)
🏢 NSW Health
📍 Maitland