Nursing Executive Officer, Westmead Hospital
Drive strategic initiatives in a leading healthcare environment
Collaborate with senior executives to shape nursing excellence
Showcase your leadership and analytical expertise in a dynamic role
Manage critical projects and deliver high-level executive support to advance nursing and midwifery services at Westmead Hospital.
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Nurse Manager Grade 3
Remuneration: $143,851.09 - $146,522.64 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Westmead
Join Westmead Hospital, one of NSW’s largest and most advanced healthcare facilities, renowned for innovation and excellence in patient care. You’ll be part of a collaborative team committed to improving health outcomes and supporting professional growth.
Work in a high-profile hospital setting with a strong culture of teamwork
Be part of a forward-thinking Nursing & Midwifery Directorate
Engage with senior leaders and influence strategic priorities
Enjoy a supportive environment that values continuous improvement
Access professional development opportunities within NSW Health
What you'll be doing
Are you ready to make an impact in a dynamic healthcare environment? We’re seeking a Nursing Executive Officer to provide high-level, comprehensive executive support to the Director of Nursing and Midwifery at Westmead Hospital.
This pivotal role requires exceptional business management skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, complex, and confidential setting. You’ll be the go-to person for delivering efficient, effective support that keeps operations running smoothly.
As the Nursing Executive Officer, you’ll provide comprehensive executive support to the Director of Nursing & Midwifery, ensuring efficient business management in a fast-paced, confidential environment.
Deliver accurate, high-quality reports and executive documents under tight deadlines
Manage delegated projects and drive system improvements across the directorate
Coordinate key events and stakeholder engagement initiatives
Maintain robust information systems and provide timely analysis for decision-making
Support committees with agenda preparation, presentations, and follow-up actions
What you’ll bring
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills for engaging with internal and external stakeholders.
- Proven experience in preparing and reviewing executive-level documents.
- Strong analytical thinking, initiative, and problem-solving capabilities.
- Ability to produce accurate, high-quality reports and responses under tight deadlines.
- Excellent time management, multi-tasking, and organisational skills.
- A collaborative mindset and adaptability in a high-pressure environment.
If you’re a proactive professional who excels in managing priorities and supporting leadership at the highest level, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply online by submitting your resume, and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.
Essential Requirements
Current registration as a Registered Nurse/Midwife with AHPRA
Selection Criteria
Demonstrate experience in working in a high volume and high pressure senior executive environment which demands confidentiality, flexibility and discernment.
Demonstrate the capacity to manage competing priorities of a diverse, complex nature, and an ability to support, prioritise and achieve business and/or organisational goals.
Demonstrated ability to work independently, on Nursing and Midwifery Quality initiatives using a high level of critical thinking whilst exercising initiative and sound judgement in challenging situations.
Demonstrate the ability to build relationships, communicate and liaise with key internal and external stakeholders to support accurate reporting, oversight of issues and progress against actions, and the provision of written and verbal responses/ reports to senior executive management.
Demonstrate high level administrative, written and verbal communication skills, with proven ability to prepare and review a range of complex documentation, including but not limited to briefing notes, executive reports, policies and procedures, frameworks, presentations and advice to a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
Demonstrate an advanced ability in the use of a variety of computer software, including HPE Content Manager, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams and Outlook.
Demonstrated project development and management skills.
Requisition ID: REQ612245
Applications Close: 3rd December 2025
Please be aware that due to the Christmas / New Year period, there may be a delay in the progress of your application. The convenor of this position may not be in contact with you until the new year if you are successful in obtaining an interview.
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For inquiries about the role, contact Chrissy Ceely on chrissy.ceely@health.nsw.gov.au
People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. 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/
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 to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
