Director of Nursing and Midwifery - Bowral and District Hospital - Temp FT
Requisition ID: REQ630826
Employment Type: Temporary full time, 38 hours per week, until May 2026
Remuneration: $3216.49 - $3268.00 + 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging + Flexible Working (subject to approval)
Location: Bowral Hospital
Applications close: 11/01/26
Contact: Bradley Warner - General Manager on Bradley.Warner@health.nsw.gov.au or 0417243372
With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we're enriching health, and develop your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia.
Achieve Something Great
Bowral & District Hospital is a regional hospital dedicated to delivering exceptional care to the community of the Southern Highlands. As part of South Western Sydney Local Health District (SWSLHD), the hospital operates within a networked health system that fosters collaboration and innovation across facilities. In this role, you will provide strategic leadership and accountability for the Nursing and Midwifery Service and its workforce. Your focus will be on ensuring patients receive safe, high-quality healthcare that is individualised and compassionate. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact by shaping the future of care delivery and driving excellence in clinical outcomes.
Are You the Right Fit?
As a key member of our executive leadership team, you will play an integral role in guiding the hospital’s vision and strategy. The Director will lead system change, improve access performance, and champion the collaborative development of contemporary models of care. This position requires a forward-thinking leader who can inspire teams, influence stakeholders, and deliver innovative solutions that meet the evolving needs of the community.
Selection Criteria
To help us assess your suitability for the role, please tell us as much as you can about yourself in response to the questions below.
1. Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and Post Graduate qualifications in management, leadership or equivalent, as deemed appropriate by SWSLHD and extensive senior nursing management experience in an acute hospital setting, as deemed appropriate by SWSLHD.
2. Can you share your experience in leading nursing and midwifery teams, managing services, and ensuring the effective use of human, physical, and financial resources to deliver safe, compassionate, and culturally responsive care?
3. How have you demonstrated strategic leadership in setting goals, formulating plans, and implementing organisational change, risk management, and quality improvement initiatives, while maintaining systems for governance and safe patient care?
4. Can you provide examples of how you have effectively communicated and engaged with patients, carers, and multidisciplinary teams, represented nursing services in internal and external forums, and managed conflicts or performance issues professionally?
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Position Information
Applicants will be assessed against the criteria in the Position Description.
How to Apply
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Diversity, Culture & Inclusion
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to accessibility and a supportive recruitment experience. If you require adjustments or assistance during the application process, please contact SWSLHDJobs@health.nsw.gov.au
We value the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of our workforce and are committed to fostering a respectful and welcoming environment. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, neurodivergent individuals, those from Refugee, multicultural and multifaith backgrounds, and members of the LGBTQI+ community.
Aboriginal Workforce
For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to our Aboriginal Workforce Team, please contact SWSLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au. Support is also available through the Stepping Up website.
More Than Just a Job – Why Work With Us?
Financial Perks
12% superannuation
Salary packaging and novated leasing via Smart Salary
Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full-time and part-time staff)
One extra day off each month for full-time employees
Work-Life Balance
Flexible work options, including hybrid and varied hours (depending on the role)
Paid maternity and parental leave
Generous leave options like long service and carers leave
Grow Your Career
Access to learning opportunities through our dedicated Education and Organisational Development team, who support staff with training, workshops, and career development programs.
Health & Wellbeing
Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport
Free and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP)
Wellbeing programs that promote mental health, resilience, and balance
Additional Information
Temporary visa holders
May be considered if no suitable citizen or permanent resident is found.
Vaccination Requirements
All staff must meet NSW Health’s vaccination and screening requirements before starting.
Child Safe Employment
South Western Sydney Local Health District is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
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