assistant director of nursing

3 days ago


South West Coast VIC, Australia Portland District Health Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

Ongoing Part Time – 64 hours per fortnight

Available from 27th October 2025

An exciting and rewarding opportunity is available for a suitably qualified Registered Nurse to join the Assistant Director of Nursing team at Portland District Health.

The role of the Assistant Director of Nursing is to provide operational leadership and management within Portland District Health to meet the strategic plan. The incumbent a senior nurse is the human / management resource manager out of business hours and is able to assist in clinical divisions. All interactions with staff, patients and relatives are guided by the organizations values of wisdom, courage and compassion. Hours of work will include weekdays, shift work, night shift, weekends and public holidays.

About you:

  • Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) via Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA), with current registration.
  • Advanced Life Support qualification
  • Post graduate management qualifications
  • Minimum of 5 years clinical/management experience in a variety of clinical areas.
  • Relevant post graduate human resource management or leadership / management qualification,
  • Experience planning and delivering high-quality communications through a variety of channels
  • Advanced understanding and knowledge of clinical nursing and clinical risk management
  • Understanding and familiarity of NSQHS Standards
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, written, verbal and ICT skills

Please click here to view Position Description.

About us:

Portland District Health (PDH) provides an integrated health service for the community. The hospital was established in 1856 on the current site and now provides a comprehensive range of services that include:


• Hospital based Medical and Surgical services, Medical Imaging (Radiology), Pharmacy and Pathology

• A 24/7 Urgent Care Centre for emergency treatment

• Residential aged care for 30 residents at Harbourside Lodge

• An extensive range of primary and community services for the local community

PDH delivers services from a single campus, employs around 470 staff with an FTE of approximately 290, and has an active volunteer workforce. The People and Culture Unit sits within the Corporate Services Directorate, with other Units including Finance, Building Services, Food Services, Environmental Services, Executive Support, Administration and Health Information.

Additional Benefits:


• Salary Packaging

• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities

• Social Club

• Free parking

• GMHBA health insurance corporate rate

• Flexible working conditions

• Employee Assistance program

• Wellbeing Initiatives

The Region – Glenelg Shire:

Appreciate the beautiful surroundings of the Glenelg Shire, trek the Great South West Walk, Bridgewater Bay's rugged coastline, or explore Budj Bim (a World Heritage site) and Mount Richmond National Park.

Affordable coastal, rural and low density urban housing, a choice or private and public primary and secondary school makes Portland an ideal place to work, live and raise a family.

To find out more about Portland visit the Glenelg Shire and I Am Portland websites.

How to apply:

Applications are through PDH website and must include:


• A letter which tells us who you are and why you should be our next team member. Look at the selection criteria in the position description for some ideas.

• A resume outlining your education, experience and work related achievements. Confirmation your employment and experience have set you up with skills needed to be successful in this role.

• Details of at least two professional referees. We will be asking them questions about you as an employee, they need to be able to provide feedback on your performance.

Applications from employment agencies may be submitted, however, PDH will not accept liability for the agency costs and fees.

The successful applicant will be required to be eligible for and undergo the following:


• Police Record Check

• Current Victorian Working with Children's' check

• Right to work in Australia

• Current Immunisation status. This role must meet the requirements of the Portland District Health Immunisation Policy.

Applications close: Wednesday 1st October 2025 at 12.00pm

Portland District Health encourage and welcome applications from First Nation People, people with disability, LGBTQIA+ people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and mature age people.


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