Director of Nursing
4 days ago
Permanent | Minimum 0.8 FTE | Salary $150,000+ | Flexible arrangements | Not-for-profit salary packaging
Murray House Wentworth Aged Care is a community-owned, not-for-profit residential facility (up to 70 residents) delivering high-quality, person-centred care in a supportive, home-like environment.
We're restructuring our clinical leadership model to strengthen governance and succession. With a dedicated Clinical Leadership Team and a new Governance, Quality & Risk Director role, you'll be well supported to succeed. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, this role is perfect for a new DON ready to step up—or an experienced DON wanting to join a dynamic, forward-thinking team. We're also commencing several strategic projects, including a 15-bed expansion.
The Role
Lead clinical and operational excellence across all care services:
- Inspire and mentor nursing and care teams.
- Drive continuous improvement in quality, risk, and resident outcomes.
- Ensure compliance with Aged Care Quality Standards, AN-ACC, and legislation.
- Partner with the CEO and executive team on strategy, workforce, and accreditation readiness.
About You
- Current AHPRA RN registration.
- ~5+ years' post-registration experience in aged care with leadership exposure.
- Strong clinical governance, risk, and accreditation knowledge.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and decision-making skills.
- Postgrad in aged care/leadership/health management (desirable).
Why Join Murray House?
- $150,000+ (DOE) + salary packaging
- Flexible work (minimum 0.8 FTE)
- Supportive CEO, Board, and Clinical Leadership Team
- Real influence during an exciting growth phase
- Relocation assistance considered
Apply via SEEK or email with your cover letter and CV.
Note: Our CEO will be taking a short period of leave, so this vacancy will remain open for 4 weeks. Please allow several days for a reply via email so we can coordinate a call.
