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Central Coast Local Health District – Trusted care. Better health for everyone.

About the Role

Central Coast Local Health District is seeking a dynamic and experienced nursing leader to oversee professional practice across Gosford and Woy Woy Hospitals. As Director of Nursing & Midwifery, you will play a key role in shaping service delivery, leading clinical standards, and strengthening workforce culture aligned with our vision, Trusted care. Better health for everyone.

This executive-level role has both operational and professional responsibilities, leading strategic workforce planning, supporting quality and safety, and building capability across a broad portfolio. You’ll partner with senior leaders and frontline teams to deliver compassionate, timely and safe care to our community.

You will lead a diverse leadership group, including the Deputy DoNM, After Hours Nurse Managers, Patient Flow Manager, Clinical Support Officers and Nurse Managers across specialty areas including Cancer Services, Renal, Women’s & Children’s Health, and Woy Woy Hospital.

This is a career-defining opportunity for a forward-thinking leader ready to influence across systems, people and outcomes.

About You

You’re a confident and collaborative senior nurse leader, committed to excellence in care and growing a skilled, engaged and supported workforce.

You bring:

Current AHPRA registration (Division 1) and postgraduate qualifications in Nursing and/or Management

Strong executive-level leadership in complex health environments

Proven capability in patient flow, NHPPD, workforce planning, and clinical governance

A values-led leadership style with a focus on relationships, accountability and innovation

You understand that leadership is about culture as much as strategy and you lead with purpose, connection and integrity.

Benefits

· Work-Life Balance – Enjoy an accrued day off each month, 17.5% annual leave loading, and paid parental leave.

· Financial Benefits – Boost your take-home pay with salary packaging, save on car costs with novated leasing, and access relocation assistance.

· Health & Wellbeing – Stay active with discounted gym memberships (Fitness Passport), free flu vaccinations, telehealth support, and confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) counselling for you and your family. Plus, access discounted private health insurance.

· Career Growth – Advance your career with free professional development courses and secondment opportunities.

Working for Central Coast Local Health District - NSW Health

Central Coast Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.

Central Coast Local Health District is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants can access support through the Stepping Up initiative, which provides guidance on the NSW Health recruitment process.

Vaccination Requirements

All NSW Health workers are required to comply with the Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy Directive (PD2024_015). This includes:

This is a category A position: Mandatory evidence of protection against specified infectious diseases, including annual influenza vaccination and tuberculosis assessment.

Applicants must provide appropriate evidence of compliance prior to commencement. For detailed information, please refer to the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Policy.

Additional Information

An Eligibility List (E-List) or talent pool may be created from this recruitment episode to assist in filling future permanent, temporary, or casual full-time and part-time positions.

Need More Information?

Please apply for this position using the "Apply Now" button and you will be taken directly to iWorkforNSW career site to complete your application. Applications close at midnight 4th August 2025

For role-related queries, please contact:
Name: Jess Mulcahy

Phone: 02 4320 5354

Email: [email protected]