About the Role
The AWH Service Development Operational Nursing Clinical Lead is a key leadership role guiding the clinical workforce through a critical transformation phase at Albury Wodonga Health (AWH). The primary responsibility is to ensure operational readiness of all services and clinical teams during the staged transition to new clinical spaces. You will be responsible for existing programmes and implementing operational changes across service delivery models, workflows, and staffing structures, ensuring the clinical workforce adapts effectively to the new environments. The Nursing Clinical Lead collaborates with clinical, operational, and project teams to implement contemporary models of care, optimise service delivery, and support a smooth transition into modernised spaces, enabling the delivery of safe, efficient, and quality services.
Responsibilities
* Ensure operational readiness of all services and clinical teams during transition to new clinical spaces.
* Manage and implement operational changes across service delivery models, workflows, and staffing structures.
* Collaborate with clinical, operational, and project teams to implement contemporary models of care.
* Optimise service delivery and support smooth transition into modernised spaces.
* Facilitate effective communication and consultation within multidisciplinary teams.
Qualifications & Experience
* Tertiary qualification as a Registered Nurse (RN) or higher.
* Extensive clinical experience as a nurse within a public health setting, with demonstrated leadership experience across nursing teams.
* Demonstrated expertise in service development, change management, and project implementation, particularly in the context of clinical service delivery in a healthcare environment.
* Experience in leading nursing teams and contributing to the strategic direction of the nursing workforce within a larger organisational context.
* Strong understanding of contemporary models of care, service delivery innovations, and healthcare systems.
* Advanced verbal and written communication skills to facilitate consultation, negotiation, and collaboration.
* High‐level computer literacy and advanced proficiency using Microsoft Office programs and applications.
Employment Type
This is a full‐time 40‐hour‐a‐week position with a monthly ADO, fixed‐term opportunity for 24 months.
Closing Date
26/04/2026
About Albury Wodonga Health (AWH)
AWH serves as the largest regional healthcare provider between Sydney and Melbourne, situated in the border cities of Albury and Wodonga. With a dedicated team of over 3,000 professionals, we service a population of up to 300,000 across North‐East Victoria and Southern NSW. Our extensive network includes two primary hospital campuses and an additional 22 sites, delivering emergency, surgical, women's and children's, community, mental health, allied health, and sub‐acute services. A new state‐of‐the‐art Emergency Department opened in 2024, and a new hospital at our Albury site is under construction and expected by 2028.
Equal Employment Opportunity
AWH prioritises Equal Employment Opportunity, Ethical Practice, and embraces Cultural Diversity and Social Inclusion. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. Appointments are contingent on satisfactory pre‐employment checks including Criminal Record check and working with Children checks.
Vaccinations and Health Requirements
All healthcare workers must maintain all vaccinations required by relevant healthcare regulations, guidelines, or their specific role within the organisation. In addition to mandatory vaccinations, AWH strongly encourages all employees to receive the COVID‐19 vaccination and the seasonal influenza (flu) vaccination, as recommended by public health authorities and as a preventative measure to help ensure the safety and well‐being of patients, colleagues, and the broader community.
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