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St George Hospital - Deputy Director Of Nursing And Midwifery - Temporary Full Time
Posted on June 22, 2026
- Kogarah, Australia
- 0 - 0 USD (yearly)
- Full Time
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Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until 15 November 2026
Position Classification: Nurse Manager Grade 7
Remuneration: $193,431.18 - $196,311.43 per annum plus Superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ670391
Application Close: 12 July 2026
REQ670391 - St George Hospital - Deputy Director of Nursing and Midwifery - Temporary Full Time
The Role
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.
As a member of the Nursing & Midwifery Executive, the Deputy Director of Nursing & Midwifery is responsible for the onsite co-ordination and daily operational management of the Facility. This includes the coordination of nursing and midwifery resources, patient access & demand related matters as well as incident response and escalation. The position will provide leadership and service development in areas relating to access and patient flow, after hours management, clinical support and risk management.
Benefits
As a member of the Nursing & Midwifery Executive, the Deputy Director of Nursing & Midwifery is responsible for the onsite co-ordination and daily operational management of the Facility. This includes the coordination of nursing and midwifery resources, patient access & demand related matters as well as incident response and escalation. The position will provide leadership and service development in areas relating to access and patient flow, after hours management, clinical support and risk management.
Benefits
- Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) in addition to annual leave.
- Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay! Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing.
- Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
Discounted Private Health Insurance.
Selection Criteria
- Registered Nurse who holds current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA).
- Holds tertiary management qualifications or equivalent work experience relevant to the role. With demonstrated leadership skills and evidence of the ability to motivate, inspire and organise staff to achieve organisational outcomes.
- Demonstrated experience at a senior level in organizational patient flow, workforce management and incident response
- Demonstrated broad clinical, operational and strategic experience at a senior level within a complex health care environment, with an ability to function as part of a senior management team
- Demonstrated high level verbal, written and negotiation skills with an aptitude to utilize relevant information technology platforms and ability to provide clear and concise business plans and reports.
- Demonstrated ability to initiate, develop and sustain a change process to improve patient and/or organisational outcomes
- Demonstrated extensive experience in human resources and financial management within a complex health care service.
- Demonstrated in depth knowledge of current clinical practice models of care, as well as the risks and challenges associated with these in achieving service and clinical outcomes.
Need more information?
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For role related queries or questions contact Hayley Smithwick on Hayley.Smithwick@health.nsw.gov.au
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.
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.
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 SESLHD-Recruitment-STG@health.nsw.gov.au and let us know.
Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.
Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.
Information for applicants
- 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 Specified Infectious Diseases for all positions prior to offer.
- We do have an Aboriginal Employment Consultant that can also provide support (SESLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website.
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