Location: Hobart,Tasmania,Australia

Executive Director of Nursing (516502)

Department of Health

Hobart, TAS

Nursing - Management (Healthcare and Medical)

Government - State (Government and Defence)

Full-time

$198,428 per annum

In this role, you'll have the exciting task of supporting nursing and midwifery strategic initiatives and leading the project teams in implementing attraction and retention through our graduate programs and international campaigns. Your expertise will be crucial in developing comprehensive plans, ensuring smooth execution, and maintaining compliance with the highest standards in collaboration with executive leadership and regulatory bodies while fostering a culture of excellence.

You will be responsible for professional and clinical governance of the nursing and midwifery workforce and work collaboratively with the Chief Executive Hospitals South, the Executive Director of Medical Services and Research, and the Executive Director of Allied Health Services to ensure continuity in professional standards and clinical governance arrangements across the entire clinical workforce.

Deliver innovation, redesign, and organizational development while demonstrating the Department of Health standards of nursing and midwifery care within Hospitals South through leadership and our CARE values. Department of Health CARE values

Details of appointment:

Permanent full-time day worker (with on-call) position, working 76 hours per fortnight to commence as negotiated.

Notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.

Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full-time, part-time, and casual vacancies.

Salary: $198,428 per annum (Pro rata)

Our employer's 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

The salary range is in accordance with the Nurses and Midwives (Tasmania State Service) Agreement 2023.

Benefits available to eligible candidates:

You’ll have access to a salary package and a range of benefits, including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.

Travel and relocation assistance support is available up to $15,000 for eligible appointees from overseas and up to $10,000 for appointees from interstate.

Professional development and accelerated pathways.

A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and professional development support.

Fitness Passport—You and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.

More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here

Eligibility:

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria

Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

Relevant postgraduate qualifications

Position Features:

On call is a requirement for this role

Note: Please refer to the Application Guide for more information on the pre-employment check.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties and Applicant Guide prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process, and application guidance.

Posted: 20-09-2025
Salary: 198,428 per annum

NOTE: Never make payment to any employer, person, company, contractor or agency to get hired for a Job.

How to apply?

Chief Executive Hospitals South: 0361668500, cehs@ths.tas.gov.au

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