Director of Nursing

About Northern Health:

As an organisation we have a clear focus on how we service and partner with our community, including our strategy of helping the community stay well when at home. Our reputation of community minded, inclusive and progressive is matched to none.

Northern Health is located in the rapidly growing northern suburbs with projected growth the biggest in the state. With a booming, culturally rich and diverse community, and less than an hour's drive from the CBD (still within the bounds of Myki and ride-sharing), Melbourne's North is fast becoming the place to be.

Northern Health are seeking applications from motivated and suitably experienced Site Director Operations / Director of Nursing (DON) to join the Kilmore District Hospital.

About Northern Health:

Northern Health is the major provider of acute, maternity, sub-acute, mental health, specialist, community and home-based services in Melbourne's rapidly growing outer north.

Services are provided through our five main campuses:

Northern Hospital Epping, Broadmeadows Hospital, Bundoora Centre, Craigieburn Centre, and Kilmore District Hospital. In addition, Mental Health Services are provided at Epping, Broadmeadows, Jacana, Preston, Mill Park and Coburg.

About the Role:

This role requires highly motivated nursing leadership, strategic thinking, collaborative approach to service delivery.

This role is responsible for the daily operations, service delivery and professional nursing issues and governance at Kilmore District Hospital. The role works collaboratively with the Medical and Nursing Divisional Directors to set the direction, and strategic planning to enhance and improve the operations of the services to deliver optimum patient care, within the overall strategic direction of Northern Health for the community.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Experience and good working knowledge of access and flow for acute and sub-acute services
• Proven ability to lead teams with a focus on service planning and nursing leadership
• Demonstrated ability to adopt strategic approach to managing complex and challenging operational issues
• Well-developed communication skills
• Understanding of Aged Quality Standards and associated schemes within the Commonwealth Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission.
• Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent
• Post Graduate Qualifications in management, business, public health or working towards same
• Registered Nurse with minimum 5 years' experience in management as NUM, Team Leader, and/or Director Operations role or equivalent is essential
• Current AHPRA Registration

Next Steps . . .

If this opportunity sounds like the next step in your career, then we would love to hear from you.

For further details, please refer to the Position Description. Alternatively, you can contact Kathryn Bartho, Divisional Director Community Hospitals and Outpatient Services, or

Applications close 5 October 2025

Why work at the Northern Health?

NH offer a range of benefits which support and reward staff both personally and professionally.

Our staff benefits include award winning facilities and campus partnerships, Professional development and events, an award winning Health and wellbeing program and financial benefits.

• Health and Wellbeing programs, including our new 'Thrive' program
• Flexibility in the workplace and extra leave options and support
• An inclusive and culturally safe space
• Access to salary packaging, EAP, our online library and onsite car parking

Work with us Northern Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds are encouraged.