Director of Nursing

Director of Nursing - Children, Young People & Families (DON CYPF) – NSW Health, John Hunter Children's Hospital, Awabakal Country. Location: New Lambton Heights, New South Wales, Australia.

Applications close: Sunday, 21st September 2025.

Remuneration: $162,943.24 - $165,552.17 Per Annum + 12% Super + Salary Packaging. Employment Type: Permanent Full Time. Position Classification: Nurse Manager Gde 6.

Requisition ID: REQ602352.

About The Role

At HNEKids we deliver paediatric health services across our hospitals and communities, from neonatal to adolescence and services for young people. The Director of Nursing - Children, Young People and Families (DON CYPF) leads the strategic direction of nursing at HNEKids from the top down. Based at John Hunter Children's Hospital, this is a whole of hospital leadership role. You will work with nurse unit managers to overcome discharge barriers, lead educational programs, develop new graduate nurses, and round with clinical staff. You will support service managers and Clinical Nurse Consultants and drive a culture of family centred care. You'll also spend time in the community, strengthening services alongside child and family health nurses, so flexibility and willingness to travel are important.

You won't be working alone. You'll be supported by the General Manager of CYPF, alongside other executives within HNEKids, in a collaborative culture that values innovation, professional growth, and continuous learning. Orientation and ongoing development opportunities are part of the package, including orientation and ongoing educational and mentoring opportunities.

If you're ready to make a lasting impact on the future of paediatric health while joining a supportive leadership team, we'd love to hear from you.

As Our New DON CYPF, You Will

• Have a curious mindset
• Be able to build trust within teams at every level
• Exercise quiet authority—the confidence to question, listen, and guide towards solutions
• Demonstrate a passion for quality, safety, and continuous improvement in children's care

Where You'll Be Working

The city of Newcastle offers coastal beauty and vibrant urban life. With beaches nearby, you can enjoy the surf and coastal walks while benefiting from a welcoming lifestyle and city amenities.

Benefits

At Hunter New England Health you'll enjoy a career with challenging work and opportunities to collaborate with diverse professionals. Key benefits include:

• Sustainable healthcare initiatives (e.g., Proximity to services, etc.)
• Proximity to shopping and services
• Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)
• 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part-time)
• 6 weeks annual leave (for eligible full-time nurses)
• Paid parental leave (for eligible employees)
• Salary packaging options (up to $11,600 plus novated leasing)
• Fitness Passport for health and well-being
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family
• Opportunities to work with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals

Requirements

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with Authority to Practice with AHPRA
• Appropriate tertiary qualifications and significant management experience

Additional Information

• An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full-time and part-time and temporary vacancies
• Hunter New England Health is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment aligned with NSW Health's Child Safe Standards
• To be eligible for permanent employment you must be an Australian Citizen or permanent resident, or a New Zealand citizen with a current NZ Passport. Temporary visa holder may be considered only if no suitable local candidate is identified and only in line with visa conditions.
• We are unable to sponsor visas for this position.

Need more information?

• Position Description (link)
• Applying for this position (link)

For role-related queries contact: Matt Frith | Matthew.Frith@health.nsw.gov.au

Information For Applicants

Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria in the position description. For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2

Stepping Up website is a resource to help Indigenous applicants apply for NSW Health positions. More information at: https://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp

This is a Category A position. Applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015 prior to offer. All new employees must comply with the policy.

Salary Packaging: Information on salary packaging options is available via SalaryPackagingPLUS. Contact nswhealth@salarypackagingplus.com.au or 1300 40 25 23.

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