Requisition Number: REQ631793
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Nurse Manager - Grade 3
Remuneration: $143, $146,522.64 per annum (+ super + 17.5% leave loading where applicable)
Applications Close: 20 February 2026
Location: Young
A leadership role with heart - in the cherry capital of Australia.
Young Hospital is a valued rural health service within Murrumbidgee Local Health District, delivering essential inpatient, outpatient and community-focused care to the Young community and wider Hilltops region. This is a visible leadership opportunity to work with clinical teams, operational partners and district leadership to strengthen patient outcomes, workforce capability, and safe, efficient service delivery.
Young offers an outstanding lifestyle in the Cherry Capital of Australia, known for its food and wine, welcoming community and outdoor lifestyle — with easy access to Canberra (2 hrs), Wagga Wagga (2.5 hrs), Sydney (4 hrs) and Melbourne (5 hrs).
About the Opportunity
As the Facility Manager you will be responsible for the day-to-day operational management of nursing and other clinical and non-clinical support services at the facility level. The role ensures the delivery of safe, compassionate and person-centred care, through the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care in collaboration with individuals and the multidisciplinary health care team, to achieve safe, high-quality care outcomes that meet the goals of each person at the facility.
To find out more, please review the Position Description.
Our ideal candidate will:
* Hold current authority to practise as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA, with demonstrated capability consistent with Appendix 1 (Core knowledge and skills of Nurse Manager Grade 3) of the Public Health System Nurses' and Midwives' (State) Award 2015.
* Demonstrate proven senior leadership and operational management experience, supported by qualifications in health management, health policy and planning, business or equivalent, or currently working towards relevant postgraduate qualifications.
* Demonstrate exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to liaise, negotiate and influence effectively with clinicians, managers, staff, and key stakeholders, including demonstrated capability in conflict resolution.
* Demonstrate high-level computer literacy, including experience with health-related systems and a range of workforce and performance/analytics platforms.
* Provide evidence of successful achievement in financial and activity/service delivery management, including the ability to identify efficiencies, develop strategies and meet organisational performance targets.
* Demonstrate strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate, inspire and manage teams, applying recognised change management principles to achieve service and organisational goals.
* Demonstrate sound understanding of, and experience with, accreditation requirements and the link between accreditation, clinical governance, and quality and safety improvement.
* Demonstrate experience managing a complex clinical service with competing demands relating to access, patient flow/throughput, workforce capability, and resource allocation.
* Hold a current Class C Driver Licence and demonstrate the ability and willingness to travel as required across MLHD, including driving long distances when necessary.
About Us
Be part of a passionate organisation delivering exceptional care to over 240,000 people across regional NSW. Spanning 125,000+ km², Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD) is the region's largest employer, with 5,000+ staff across 33 hospitals, 12 community health centres, and a range of specialist and mental health services.
At MLHD, you'll support diverse and meaningful work, with opportunities for career growth, access to cutting-edge technology and a wide range of employee benefits and incentives.
Why join MLHD
At Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD), we offer more than a job — we offer the chance to make a real difference.
* Make a Meaningful Impact – Play a vital role in delivering essential health services to our diverse and vibrant regional communities.
* Attractive Remuneration – Enjoy competitive pay aligned with your skills and experience.
* Generous Salary Packaging – Access up to $20,600 per annum tax-free for living expenses, plus the option for novated car leasing.
* Professional Development – Take advantage of ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
* Health & Wellbeing Support – Benefit from our comprehensive wellness programs for you and your family, including Employee Assistance Programs Fitness Passport and initiatives to support both physical and mental health.
Click here to discover why MLHD is the right place to grow your career and contribute to healthier communities.
How to Apply
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, click apply now Please contact Kerry Lindeman, via if you have any questions about this role.
Make a Change. Make a Difference — Lead Young Hospital
Murrumbidgee Local Health District is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply.
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