Director of Nursing – Murray House Aged Care, Wentworth NSW

Permanent | Minimum 0.8 FTE | Salary $150,000+ | Flexible arrangements | Not-for-profit salary packaging

Murray House Wentworth Aged Care is a community-owned, not-for-profit residential facility (up to 70 residents) delivering high-quality, person-centred care in a supportive, home-like environment.

We’re restructuring our clinical leadership model to strengthen governance and succession. With a dedicated Clinical Leadership Team and a new Governance, Quality & Risk Director role, you’ll be well supported to succeed. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, this role is perfect for a new DON ready to step up—or an experienced DON wanting to join a dynamic, forward-thinking team. We’re also commencing several strategic projects, including a 15-bed expansion.

The Role

Lead clinical and operational excellence across all care services:

Inspire and mentor nursing and care teams.

Drive continuous improvement in quality, risk, and resident outcomes.

Ensure compliance with Aged Care Quality Standards, AN-ACC, and legislation.

Partner with the CEO and executive team on strategy, workforce, and accreditation readiness.

About You

Current AHPRA RN registration.

~5+ years’ post-registration experience in aged care with leadership exposure.

Strong clinical governance, risk, and accreditation knowledge.

Excellent communication, leadership, and decision-making skills.

Postgrad in aged care/leadership/health management (desirable).

Why Join Murray House?

$150,000+ (DOE) + salary packaging

Flexible work (minimum 0.8 FTE)

Supportive CEO, Board, and Clinical Leadership Team

Real influence during an exciting growth phase

Relocation assistance considered

📩 Apply via SEEK or email [email protected] with your cover letter and CV.
⏳ Note: Our CEO will be taking a short period of leave, so this vacancy will remain open for 4 weeks. Please allow several days for a reply via email so we can coordinate a call.