Director of nursing jobs

Requisition No: 8332

Executive Division: Nursing & Midwifery

Division: Office of Executive Director Nursing & Midwifery

Program: Office of Executive Director Nursing & Midwifery

Department: Office of Executive Director Nursing & Midwifery

Enterprise Agreement: Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Health Secto

Job Function: Administration & Leadership

Role Summary:

• Location: Williamstown Hospital
• Employment Type: Full Time
• Salary: RN69 + Superannuation + Salary Packaging

About the role:

The Director of Nursing and Midwifery Workforce is a strategic leadership role responsible for shaping and delivering Western Health's nursing and midwifery workforce strategy. Leading the Nursing and Midwifery Workforce Unit, you will drive workforce planning, recruitment, workforce sustainability, credentialing, scope of practice governance, and workforce innovation across one of Victoria's largest health services. Working closely with executive and operational leaders, you'll use workforce intelligence, contemporary systems and evidence-based strategies to ensure our nursing and midwifery workforce is safe, capable, engaged and future-ready—supporting the delivery of Best Care for our community.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead the delivery of Western Health's Nursing and Midwifery Workforce Plan to support sustainable workforce growth.
• Provide strategic leadership of workforce planning, recruitment, nurse bank, nurse pool, credentialing and scope of practice governance.
• Use workforce data, analytics and evidence to identify risks, inform executive decision-making and drive continuous improvement.
• Lead and develop a high-performing Nursing and Midwifery Workforce Unit while fostering a positive, collaborative and customer-focused culture.
• Build strong partnerships across the organisation and with external stakeholders to advance workforce innovation, service excellence and Best Care.

About you:

• Registered Nurse and/or Midwife with extensive senior leadership experience in a large, complex healthcare environment.
• A strategic and innovative leader with demonstrated experience in workforce planning, workforce reform and organisational change.
• Experienced in leading nursing and midwifery workforce functions, including recruitment, workforce utilisation, credentialing and professional governance.
• Highly skilled in interpreting workforce data and translating insights into practical, sustainable workforce solutions.
• An exceptional communicator and relationship builder who can influence, collaborate and inspire across all levels of the organisation.

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About Western Health

Western Health is one of the largest healthcare providers in Victoria, caring for a vibrant, diverse and rapidly growing community of one million people in Melbourne’s western suburbs.

With more than 13,000 staff, Western Health delivers 800,000+ occasions of care every year, providing high-quality, person-centred care across every life stage.

We provide a combination of hospital, community-based, at-home and in-reach services to aged, adult and paediatric patients and newborn babies. Specialties include oncology, renal, mental health, women’s health and maternity, chronic diseases, geriatrics and cardiology.

We have remarkable strengths in chronic disease, complex care and developing innovative and sustainable healthcare solutions. Our experience at the coalface of healthcare delivery for some of Australia’s most culturally and socioeconomically diverse and vulnerable populations provides us with unique insights into the most pressing health challenges.

Western Health operates four acute public hospitals: Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s), Footscray Hospital, Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Community Hospital, Sunshine Mental Health and Wellbeing Centre, Melton Health and Community Services, Bacchus Marsh Community Health Centre, Caroline Springs Community Health Centre and Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care in Bacchus Marsh. Western Health also provides the primary healthcare service at the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre, a women’s prison located in Ravenhall.

Why join us?

Compensation and benefits

• Competitive salary packages aligned with market standards.
• Health and wellbeing programs, including flexible work arrangements.
• Scholarships and grants to support your continuous learning journey.

Learning and development opportunities

• Access the Western Health Learning Academy (WHA) for personalised learning pathways.
• Professional growth programs, including postgraduate studies and clinical education.
• Mentorship and career support.

Community impact and inclusion

• Make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives through compassionate care.
• Join a workforce that champions diversity and inclusion.
• Engage in community wellbeing initiatives and groundbreaking healthcare research.

Organisational culture and environment

• Thrive in a collaborative, compassionate and innovative team environment.
• Be part of a culture that celebrates continuous improvement and excellence in healthcare.

Ready to make an impact?

If you’re passionate about building a sustainable nursing and midwifery workforce and leading innovative workforce strategies that deliver exceptional patient care we’d love to hear from you.

If you are currently employed at Western Health, please ensure you sign in through the 'Employee Login' via the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page via the intranet before applying.

Closing date: 11:59pm on 31 July 2026.

Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact Shane Crowe via Shane Crowe via Shane.Crowe@wh.org.au.

Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation Status Clearance and a Working with Children Check (if applicable).

Western Health does not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from recruitment agencies.

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