WA Country Health Service - Pilbara

Location: Karratha, Western Australia

Salary: RN SRN Level 7 $157,798 p.a. (plus 12% superannuation)

Position Number: 00615093

Closing Date: AWST 4.00PM Monday 11 August 2025

Permanent Full Time

This is an exciting opportunity to join the WA Country Health Service Team at our Karratha Health Campus in the Pilbara, as District Director of Nursing & Midwifery.

Position Profile:

As the District Director of Nursing and Midwifery you will Provide high-level nursing clinical and leadership, management, and governance within the West Pilbara district in partnership with staff and other health care providers and non-health agencies. Provides support to the Regional Director of Nursing & Midwifery, Operations Manager and Regional Executive in developing and implementing the strategic directions for the Regional Health Network including progression of the Health Reform Strategy, Continuous Quality Improvement, and Improving Patient Safety.

To be a strong candidate for this role, we are looking for:

• A dynamic nursing leader with a proven track record of driving transformative change and improving healthcare outcomes in community settings and can showcase their adeptness at empowering teams, fostering collaboration, and implementing strategic initiatives that enhance patient care and elevate the quality of service delivery.
• You will be dedicated to championing a values-based, culturally safe, and person-centred approach to healthcare, who is committed to advancing the principles of inclusivity and respect while spearheading innovative, evidence-based solutions that address the diverse needs of the community.
• We want a catalyst for excellence in healthcare service delivery, focusing on creating cohesive, forward-thinking teams and providing modern, high-quality care to the West Pilbara region's population, who can demonstrate skills in leading the development and implementation of contemporary healthcare models that promote efficiency, sustainability, and positive health outcomes.

Employee Benefits:

In addition to the great salary our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits:

• Location based allowances including:
• additional Northwest paid leave
• District Allowance - regional specific
• Annual travel subsidy (ALTC)
• Air-conditioning subsidy allowance.
• Heavily subsidised housing Government Regional Officer Housing
• Paid study Leave assistance – regional specific as per EBA.
• Generous salary packaging benefits:
• Up to $9010 on a range of benefits such as mortgage, your rent or other everyday living expenses
• Up to $2650 on meal entertainment, holiday accommodation and venue hire
• Access to novated leasing to use pre-tax dollars for a car and expenses.
• Plus, Additional Remote Area Specific Benefits.
• Flexible working and leave arrangements.
• Professional Development opportunities
• Continuous learning opportunities
• 12% Superannuation Guarantee
• WACHS supports flexible working practices and consideration will be given to flexible work/roster options, where operationally appropriate.
• As a WA Country Health Service employee, you’re entitled to discounts across some private health care funds. Please see attached flyer for further details.

Country Nursing and Midwifery Incentive Program

Ever considered a career in the country? The Country Nursing & Midwifery incentive program is available to new and existing nurses and midwives - across a broad range of patient-facing roles - on fixed term or permanent contracts at eligible locations. Eligible nurses and midwives can receive between $5,000 and $17,000 paid over 12 months - WA Country Health Service - Country Nursing and Midwifery Incentive Program

City of Karratha:

Karratha is a city in the Pilbara region of Western Australia, adjoining the port of Dampier. It is located in the traditional lands and waters of the Ngarluma people, for whom it has been Ngurra (home/Country) for tens of thousands of years. It was established in 1968 to accommodate the processing and exportation workforce of the Hamersley Iron mining company. As of the 2021 census, Karratha had an urban population of 17,013.

Karratha has a hot semi-arid climate. Temperatures are warm to hot all year round, with low rainfall.

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Karratha Health Campus:

(KHC) is a $173 million construction built in the town’s centre. It was the largest health infrastructure investment in regional WA and heralds a new era in health care facilities in the Pilbara Region. New surgical centre, new maternity birthing suite and maternity wing. World class Telehealth services, new and expanded outpatients and essential services such as child health and medical imaging, all under the one construction.

In addition to outstanding emergency and hospital care, KHC provides a comprehensive care one-stop shop for the delivery of integrated health services including physiotherapy, speech therapy, counselling, community health nursing and community mental health. Services include: 40 bed facility with expanded ED department, CT scanner, Surgical ward, Maternity wing, and delivery suites, Expanded outpatient’s department, Helipad.

Want to know more about this role?

We encourage you to contact Katrina Seng on 0417 904 903.

Selection Criteria: Please see the Job Description Form available at jobs.health.wa.gov.au.

Application Instructions: Applicants are requested to apply online by clicking on the Apply button or apply via jobs.health.wa.gov.au.