Executive Director of Nursing and Midwifery

The Organisation

Hospitals South, part of the Tasmanian Health Service, delivers acute, sub-acute and community health services to the state's southern region. The Royal Hobart Hospital is Tasmania's principal referral and teaching hospital, providing a full range of tertiary services. As the largest and most complex health service in the state, Hospitals South plays a central role in delivering care for the Tasmanian community, advancing models of practice and ensuring the highest standards of clinical governance.

The Department of Health is committed to improving health and wellbeing through a sustainable, safe and high-quality health system. Its values include leading with purpose, acting with integrity, and fostering innovation, collaboration and inclusivity.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Chief Executive Hospitals South, the
Executive Director of Nursing and Midwifery - Hospitals South
is the most senior professional leader for nurses and midwives across the service. The position is accountable for professional and clinical governance, workforce strategy, and the advancement of contemporary nursing and midwifery practice.

As a key member of the executive team, the Executive Director provides leadership, vision and strategic advice to ensure the workforce delivers safe, research-based care at the highest level. The role oversees professional standards, clinical governance and credentialing to ensure compliance with legislation, accreditation and national standards. It also carries responsibility for leading the development and implementation of nursing and midwifery strategic plans aligned with organisational and statewide priorities.

The position requires leadership across workforce planning, recruitment, retention, education, research and succession planning to maintain a sustainable and capable workforce. It works in close partnership with the Executive Directors of Medical Services and Allied Health to ensure consistency and integration across the clinical workforce and engages constructively with unions and professional associations to provide leadership on professional and industrial matters. The role also strengthens quality and safety systems, supports service improvement initiatives, and fosters a culture of reflective practice and continuous improvement.

The Executive Director represents Hospitals South at regional, statewide and national forums, contributing to the advancement of nursing and midwifery and raising the profile of the professions across Tasmania.

About You

You are a senior nursing or midwifery leader with a strong track record in operational management within large and complex hospital environments. You bring:

• Proven expertise in workforce planning, rostering, ratios and clinical operations.
• Financial acumen and demonstrated experience managing budgets and driving efficiency.
• Strength in patient flow, access and demand management, including integrated operations or bed management.
• The ability to influence without direct authority, engaging effectively with clinical leaders and staff.
• A collaborative, pragmatic leadership style with resilience and adaptability in complex, resource-constrained settings.

Details of Appointment

Permanent full time, day worker (with on-call) position, working 76 hours per fortnight to commence as soon as possible.

*notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.

Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time and part time vacancies.

Salary

$198,428 per annum (pro rata)

Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance with Nurses and Midwives (Tasmania State Service) Agreement 2023.

Benefits Available To Eligible Candidates

• You'll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.
• Travel and relocation assistance support available up to $15,000 for eligible appointees from overseas, and up to $10,000 for appointees from interstate.
• Professional development and accelerated pathways.
• A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
• Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.

More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here

Eligibility

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria

• Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Relevant postgraduate qualifications

Position Features:

• On call is a requirement for this role

Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.

Statement of Duties:

• 516502 Executive Director of Nursing and Midwifery (South) G9-3 (Sep

Application Guide:

• Department of Health - Applicant Guide Sep

How To Apply

All applications must be submitted online via this link to the
ORCHARD TALENT
Website. Once on the Orchard Talent job page you can click on the "Apply Now" button where you can fill out your details and upload your current CV and a 1-2 page cover letter.

*only Recruitment Agencies specifically contracted are invited to provide applicants to this role.

Applications close 11:55pm, Wednesday 22nd October 2025 AEDT

For More Information

You are encouraged to discuss this exciting opportunity further with:

Jessica Gough or Adam Dent

The Orchard Talent Group

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Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that Department of Health do. This allows us to instil trust and collaborate through honest and fair communication and helps cultivate an environment of growth and innovation. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.