This is a Director of Nursing & Inpatient Mental Health Services - Location Negotiable role with NSW Health based in Perth, WA, AU NSW Health Role Seniority - director More about the Director of Nursing & Inpatient Mental Health Services - Location Negotiable role at NSW Health Welcome to Southern Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (contract from 2 March 2026 to 10 January 2027) Location: Negotiable Position Classification: Nurse Mgr Gde 7 Remuneration: $91.35 - $92.71 per hour Hours Per Week: 38 Requisition ID: REQ642724 Applications Close: 23 February 2026 Interview Details: Scheduled within 10 days of closing About The Service Nurse Manager – Lead, Inspire, and Deliver Excellence in Nursing Care Are you an experienced nursing professional with strong leadership skills? Join Southern as a Nurse Manager and play a pivotal role in managing nursing services that deliver safe, compassionate, and quality care to our rural community. Take the lead in shaping the future of rural health. Apply today! Support for Working within SNSWLHD Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero Salary packaging options Health and Wellbeing benefits including Fitness Passport, and annual Influenza vaccinations A team that values your expertise, invests in your development and supports your lifestyle Moving to the area? Visit The Welcome Experience | NSW Government What You'll Be Doing The Director Mental Health Inpatient Services is responsible for the operations of District's inpatient mental health services. This includes two acute, a non-acute and older persons mental health units. All nursing, allied health, administration and corporate staff working in inpatient services report to this position. The position is a member of the Mental Health Alcohol and Other Drugs Executive and reports directly to the District Director Mental Health Alcohol and Other Drugs. Selection Criteria Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse. Relevant post-graduate qualifications or relevant professional experience or a combination of both. Demonstrated extensive experience in a senior position leading mental health services, including a proven track record successfully managing human resources, finance, and service performance. Demonstrated extensive experience and achievements with staff safety, patient safety and quality, risk management, innovation, and research. Demonstrated achievement in successfully managing large multidisciplinary teams, inspiring and coaching staff, managing performance, and fostering positive workplace culture and workplace wellbeing. Demonstrated advanced written and verbal communication skills; and proven advanced conflict resolution, negotiation, and influencing skills. Current unrestricted drivers' licence, a willingness to travel and stay overnight as the role requires. We look forward to learning more about you and what you can bring to our team Information for applicants Southern NSW Local Health District is committed to closing the gap in health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. As part of this commitment, the Stepping Up website has been developed to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander job applicants through the NSW Health recruitment process. The site provides guidance, resources, and tools to help applicants confidently apply for roles and build meaningful careers in health. This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy. Southern NSW 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. At Southern NSW Local Health District, we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated, inclusion is part of everyday practice, and our people are supported to succeed. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, LGBTIQ people, and others who bring diverse experiences and perspectives to our workforce. For more information, click here. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process, please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact Estelle.Roberts1@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process. To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. For more information, please see www.immi.gov.au Need more information? Click here for the Position Description Find out more about applying for this position For role related queries or questions contact Damien Eggleton on Damien.Eggleton@health.nsw.gov.au or phone: 02 6150 7351. Follow us on social media: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and You Tube Before we jump into the responsibilities of the role. No matter what you come in knowing, you’ll be learning new things all the time and the NSW Health team will be there to support your growth. Please consider applying even if you don't meet 100% of what’s outlined Key Responsibilities Managing nursing services Leading a multidisciplinary team ✅ Ensuring compliance Key Strengths ⚕️ Leadership skills ️ Communication skills Conflict resolution Post-graduate qualifications Experience in mental health services Team management A Final Note: This is a role with NSW Health not with Hatch.