Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until 16 August 2026
Position Classification: Nurse Manager Grade 7
Remuneration: $181,122.25 - $183,819.88 per annum plus Superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ634912
Application Close: 8 February 2026
REQ634912 - St George Hospital - Divisional Director Level 7 - Surgery and Peri Operative Services - Temporary Full Time
The Role
The vision for South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is ‘exceptional care, healthier lives’. SESLHD is committed to enabling our community to be healthy and well, and to providing the best possible compassionate care when people need it.
The Divisional Director is responsible and accountable for the strategic and operational activities within the Division. This includes the delivery of clinical services within allocated resources, ensuring that service activity and care delivery is consistent with organisation performance targets and clinical safety standards.
The Divisional Director will work closely with the Medical Co-Director, and key personnel within the Division to drive the overall leadership and management of the clinical services. The position will be responsible for the strategic development and delivery of the Divisional business plan, inclusive of implementing organisation-wide initiatives and delivering local improvements and projects that improve performance, workplace culture and organisational reputation
The Divisional Director will be responsible for the professional development, education and research of staff within the Division, and in driving professional strategy/initiatives in line with professional plans at both the facility and South Eastern Sydney Local Health District level (SESLHD).
Benefits
* Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) in addition to annual leave.
* Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay! Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing.
* Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport.
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
* Discounted Private Health Insurance.
Selection Criteria
* Registered Nurse who holds current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA).
* Holds tertiary management qualifications or equivalent work experience relevant to the role and demonstrated evidence of recent professional development to further enhance leadership and management competencies.
* Demonstrated experience and competencies in organizational change management and achievements of measurable outcomes.
* Demonstrated broad clinical, operational and strategic experience at a senior executive level within a complex health care environment, with an ability to function as part of a senior management team working successfully with other professional and disciplines in the management of health care services.
* Demonstrated high level verbal, written and negotiation skills with an aptitude to utilize relevant information technology platforms and ability to provide clear and concise business plans and reports.
* Demonstrated extensive experience in human resources and financial management within a complex health care service.
* Demonstrated in depth knowledge of current clinical practice, its delivery and models of care and the ability to motivate, inspire, and lead staff to achieve service and clinical outcomes.
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For role related queries or questions, please contact Lauren Sturgess via email at Lauren.Sturgess@health.nsw.gov.au
We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplaces are welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristics including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and social-economic status. Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy for more information.
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Reasonable Adjustments
NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email SESLHD-Recruitment-STG@health.nsw.gov.au and let us know.
Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.
Information for applicants
* An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies.
* Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
* Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description.
* Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer.
* We do have an Aboriginal Employment Consultant that can also provide support (SESLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website.