Requisition ID: REQ652523
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, 38 hours per week
Remuneration: $159,796.87 - $162,504.94 per annum + 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Location: Liverpool Hospital
Applications close: 19.04.2026
Contact: Gary Lloyd - Director of Nursing & Midwifery Services on to arrange an appointment
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
Step into a senior leadership role where your expertise and vision can truly shape the future of critical care nursing. As Nurse Manager (Grade 5) of the Intensive Care Unit at Liverpool Hospital, you will lead a service that delivers complex, life‑saving care to some of the most critically unwell people in one of NSW’s fastest‑growing communities.
Reporting to the Director of Nursing & Midwifery and supported by a highly collaborative Nursing and Midwifery Executive Team, alongside the ICU Medical Director, you will be empowered to lead with confidence and purpose. This senior leadership environment encourages innovation, bold thinking, and meaningful change.
In this pivotal role, you will hold operational accountability for nursing services within the ICU while also shaping the strategic direction of ICU nursing. You will champion person‑centred care, foster a culture of compassion and excellence, and lead initiatives that strengthen research, quality improvement, and service innovation. Your leadership will ensure the unit remains adaptable, forward‑thinking, and recognised for exceptional patient outcomes — now and into the future.
Are You the Right Fit?
You are an experienced and values‑driven ICU leader who brings clinical credibility, strong people‑focused leadership, and the confidence to guide a complex, high‑performing Intensive Care Unit. You will demonstrate:
* Extensive critical care experience at Nurse Unit Manager level or an equivalent senior nursing role.
* A transformational leadership style that inspires, engages, and supports large multidisciplinary teams through change.
* A compassionate, person‑centred approach that values patients, families, and staff.
* Proven ability to build a positive, high‑trust team culture that supports wellbeing, professional growth, and excellence in care.
* Strong organisational and time‑management skills, with the ability to balance competing operational and strategic priorities.
* Financial, workforce, and resource management expertise, with confidence managing budgets and service demands.
* A calm, resilient, and professional presence in high‑pressure environments.
* A commitment to research, evidence‑based practice, quality improvement, and service innovation.
* Post‑graduate qualifications in critical care, leadership, management, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
* A genuine passion for leading change and shaping the future of ICU nursing.
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.
* Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) with relevant post graduate qualifications or equivalent work experience or a combination of study and experience deemed appropriate by SWSLHD.
* Please outline both your clinical and leadership experience in the Intensive Care Environment
* If you were sucsessfull, how would you set yourself up for success in the role in the first 3 months
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* Position Information
o Applicants will be assessed against the criteria in the Position Description.
* How to Apply
o Read our application guide and tips for improving your application.
* Diversity, Culture & Inclusion
o 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
o 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
o For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to our Aboriginal Workforce Team, please contact. Support is also available through the Stepping Up website.
More Than Just a Job – Why Work With Us?
* Financial Perks
o 12% superannuation
o Salary packaging and novated leasing via Smart Salary
o Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full-time and part-time staff)
o One extra day off each month for full-time employees
* Work-Life Balance
o Flexible work options, including hybrid and varied hours (depending on the role)
o Paid maternity and parental leave
o Generous leave options like long service and carers leave
* Grow Your Career
o Access to learning opportunities through our dedicated Education and Organisational Development team, who support staff with training, workshops, and career development programs.
* Health & Wellbeing
o Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport
o Free and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP)
o Wellbeing programs that promote mental health, resilience, and balance
Additional Information
* Temporary visa holders
o May be considered if no suitable citizen or permanent resident is found.
* Vaccination Requirements
o All staff must meet NSW Health’s vaccination and screening requirements before starting.
* Child Safe Employment
o 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.