Deputy Director of Nursing and Midwifery - Westmead Hospital at Western Sydney Local Health District

Job Description:

Latest job information from Western Sydney Local Health District for the position of Deputy Director of Nursing and Midwifery - Westmead Hospital. If the Deputy Director of Nursing and Midwifery - Westmead Hospital vacancy in Westmead NSW matches your qualifications, please submit your latest application or CV directly through the updated Jobkos job portal.

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• Salary Packaging: Cut taxes and Boosts take home pay
• Generous leave conditions in accordance with NSW Health (State) awards
• Transferable leave from other public sector agencies per mobility provisions

Join Westemad Hospital as a Deputy Director of Nursing and Midwifery - Lead collaboration to drive excellence in nursing, midwifery & patient care.

Employment Type: Permanent Full TimePosition Classification: Nurse Manager Grade 7Remuneration: $175846.99 - $178,466.36 per annumHours Per Week: 38Location: Westmead

Where you'll be workingJoin Western Sydney Local Health District—delivering quality primary, secondary and tertiary care across Western Sydney, The Hills Shire and residents of the Greater Western Region. We're driven by our vision of better health for all and guided by our values: collaboration, openness, respect and empowerment.

What you'll be doingWork collaboratively with the Director of Nursing and Midwifery to ensure the best outcome for patient care and service delivery is achieved through the provision of best practice quality care, optimisation of human resources, access, flow and the overall patient experience within the Hospital. In collaboration with the Operational Nurse Managers promote excellence in professional nursing practice across all nursing and midwifery services in the hospital to ensure the development and maintenance of high clinical and professional standards in the provision of safe, effective, timely and compassionate healthcare. 

How to Apply

Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.

Essential Criteria:

Registration: Current Registration as a Registered Nurse with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) 

Selection Criteria:

1. Relevant post graduate qualifications or working towards or equivalent work experience or a combination of study and experience deemed appropriate by WSLHD
2. Significant experience at a senior operational management level in a complex clinical service providing high-quality care to consumers in a culturally responsive way.
3. Demonstrated capacity to lead, participate and hold people to account in a dynamic multidisciplinary team environment with multiple stakeholder groups and proven ability with successful financial and resource management
4. Ability to actively contribute to and role model a positive workplace culture with a demonstrated capacity to lead and proactively participate and advocate in a dynamic multidisciplinary team environment with multiple stakeholder groups.
5. Significant experience in evaluating, reviewing and reporting on service delivery, actioning variance and a proven ability to work in partnership with external stakeholders/agencies.
6. Proven ability to effectively manage a number of complex activities concurrently with a demonstrated knowledge of contemporary health service issues and successful track record in the application of creative solutions to clinical care challenges
7. Demonstrated experience working with senior executives, clinicians and managers within a large complex environment, with a proven track record in building rapport and establishing trust.

Requisition ID: REQ608806

Applications Close: 19th October 2025

Need more information?

People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.

Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit: https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/ Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

Westmead hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Westmead Hospital. This does not apply for staff with disability.

Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment you must hold current Australian work rights (I.E Australian citizen, permanent resident or NZ citizen with a current passport).

Job Info:

• Company: Western Sydney Local Health District
• Position: Deputy Director of Nursing and Midwifery - Westmead Hospital
• Work Location: Westmead NSW
• Country: AU

How to Submit an Application:

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