Director of Nursing / Campus ManagerCasterton Memorial Hospital | Western District Health ServiceFull-Time | Senior Leadership RoleLead healthcare where your impact is visible.Western District Health Service (WDHS) is seeking an experienced and strategic Campus Manager / Director of Nursing to lead services at Casterton Memorial Hospital in Victoria's South West.This is a rare opportunity to combine executive-level clinical leadership with strong community connection, genuine work-life balance, and meaningful service impact in a rural setting.Casterton Memorial Hospital is progressing through integration into the WDHS network and will continue to operate as a valued local campus within the regional health service. This role forms part of the future WDHS structure and offers the opportunity to help shape service delivery within a strengthened regional model of care.Why Casterton?Enjoy the benefits of rural leadership without sacrificing professional scope:Strong community connection and visible leadership impactAffordable housing and short commute timesAccess to natural landscapes, the Glenelg River and nearby national parksClose proximity to Hamilton and Mount GambierA role where your leadership directly influences service quality and outcomesAbout the RoleThe Campus Manager / Director of Nursing provides strategic and operational leadership across acute and aged care services at the campus level.Key responsibilities include:Oversight of clinical governance, safety, quality, and risk managementWorkforce leadership, including capability development, performance management, and professional developmentEnsuring compliance with regulatory, legislative, and accreditation requirementsLeading multidisciplinary clinical and support teamsDriving service improvement, operational excellence, and person-centred careBuilding strong partnerships with consumers, families, and community providersYou will balance operational delivery with strategic leadership, fostering a positive, values-based culture aligned with WDHS values.What You BringRegistered Nurse (Division 1) with current AHPRA registrationPostgraduate qualifications (or working towards) in health management, business, public health, quality & risk, aged care, or a related fieldDemonstrated senior clinical and operational leadership experience at Director or equivalent levelProven experience in governance, compliance, and regulated healthcare environmentsStrong capability in leading multidisciplinary teams across complex care settingsExperience working within rural or regional health services will be highly regardedClassification & Employment ConditionsThis position is classified under the Nurses & Midwives (Victorian Public Sector) Single Interest Employer Agreement 2024–2028, at a senior nurse management classification level, dependent on qualifications and experience.Final classification and salary will be determined in accordance with the EBA and the successful applicant's qualifications and experience.What We OfferSalary packaging options (meals & entertainment, novated leasing, additional superannuation contributions)Leadership development and mentoring opportunitiesSupportive regional executive structureThe opportunity to lead meaningful, community-based healthcare deliveryLocation: Casterton Memorial Hospital (Travel across WDHS sites may be required)NDIS Worker Screening Check, Working With Children Check, and vaccination compliance are required.Applications close Friday, 27 February at 3:00 pm.To apply or download a complete Position Description, visit: https://applynow.net.au/jobs/ni/WDHS1911-director-of-nursing-casterton-memorial-hospitalFor further information, contact the WDHS Chief Executive on (03) 5551 8215.