Facility Nurse Manager - Tumbarumba
Requisition Number: REQ616885
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Nurse Manager Grade 3
Remuneration: $143,851.10 - $146,522.64 per annum (+ super + 17.5% leave loading where applicable)
Applications Close: 3 December 2025
Location: Tumbarumba
Breathe fresh mountain air, make a real difference — join the Tumbarumba Health Service team.
About Tumbarumba
Tumbarumba has everything you need for a balanced lifestyle — quality schools, local shops and cafés, sporting clubs, and community events like Tumbafest. Explore the Tumbarumba to Rosewood Rail Trail, nearby national parks, and stunning waterfalls, or relax with local cool-climate wines and fresh regional produce. Just 1.5 hours from Wagga Wagga, 2 hours from Albury, and around 5 hours from Sydney or Melbourne. Close to the Snowy Mountains, Tumut, Batlow, and Kosciuszko National Park. Enjoy the beauty of country living with modern comforts and a welcoming community spirit.
About Us
Be part of a passionate organisation delivering exceptional care to over 240,000 people across regional NSW. Spanning 125,000+ km², Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD) is the region’s largest employer, with 5,000+ staff across 33 hospitals, 12 community health centres, and a range of specialist and mental health services.
At MLHD, you’ll support diverse and meaningful work, with opportunities for career growth, access to cutting-edge technology and a wide range of employee benefits and incentives.
About the Opportunity
We are seeking a Facility Nurse Manager, who will lead with vision and integrity, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, person-centred care while fostering a supportive and empowered team environment. Your role will be pivotal in driving clinical excellence, strengthening staff capability, and creating a culture where residents, families, and staff feel valued and respected. As the Facility Nurse Manager you will be responsible for the day to day operational management of nursing and other clinical and non-clinical support services at the facility level to provide safe compassionate person centred care through the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care in collaboration with individual/s and the multidisciplinary health care team to achieve safe quality care outcomes that meet the goals of the individual at the facility.
To find out more, please review the Position Description.
Our ideal candidate will:
- Have current authority to practice as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and experience that can be measured commensurate with Appendix 1 (Core knowledge and skills of Nurse Manager Grade 3) of the Public Health System Nurses' and Midwives' (State) Award 2015.
- Be able to demonstrate relevant leadership and management experience; and with qualifications in health management; health policy and planning; business or equivalent; or working towards relevant qualifications.
- Be able to demonstrate a high level of written and verbal communication skills and ability to liaise and negotiate with clinicians, managers, staff and other key stakeholders and manage conflict and high-level computer skills for health related programs including a range of workforce and performance/analytics systems.
- Evidence of successful achievement in financial and activity/service delivery management and the ability to develop financial efficiency strategies and achieve goals.
- Be able to demonstrate a high-level of leadership skills and the ability to motivate, inspire and manage staff to achieve service and organisational goals utilising recognised change management principles
- Demonstrate understanding of and experience with the accreditation process and linkage to quality and safety improvement
- Have demonstrated experience in managing a complex service with competing demands for access, throughput and resources
- Evidence of a current Class C driver's license and ability and willingness to travel for work purposes. This may involve driving long distances with the MLHD.
Why join MLHD
At Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD), we offer more than a job — we offer the chance to make a real difference.
- Make a Meaningful Impact – Play a vital role in delivering essential health services to our diverse and vibrant regional communities.
- Attractive Remuneration – Enjoy competitive pay aligned with your skills and experience.
- Generous Salary Packaging – Access up to $20,600 per annum tax-free for living expenses, plus the option for novated car leasing.
- Professional Development – Take advantage of ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
- Health & Wellbeing Support – Benefit from our comprehensive wellness programs for you and your family, including Employee Assistance Programs, Fitness Passport and initiatives to support both physical and mental health.
Click here to discover why MLHD is the right place to grow your career and contribute to healthier communities.
How to Apply
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, click apply now! Please contact Dean Marchioni via Dean.Marchioni@health.nsw.gov.au if you have any questions about this role.
Make a Change. Make a Difference.
Murrumbidgee Local Health District is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply.
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