Executive Director – Nursing and Midwifery Services

• Lead nursing and midwifery strategy, workforce capability and clinical excellence across a large, complex metropolitan health service.
• Partner at Executive level to drive integrated, high-quality, patient-centred care and organisational performance.
• Oversee governance, policy, and innovation, including digital health, aligned with system priorities and standards.
• Enjoy an exceptional lifestyle in Perth while shaping care delivery and influencing practice at scale across the WA health system.

THE OPPORTUNITY

North Metropolitan Health Service (NMHS) provides timely access to high-quality health care, embracing acknowledged best practice to deliver improved clinical outcomes in the face of rising challenges for all healthcare providers. The NMHS comprises a mix of tertiary, specialist, and generalist hospitals. Our north metropolitan catchment area covers almost 1000 square kilometres. Our population represents about 28 per cent of Western Australia’s total and is projected to grow to more than 0.9 million by 2031.

This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of nursing and midwifery services across the North Metropolitan Health Service (NMHS).

We are seeking an exceptional nursing and midwifery leader for the role of Executive Director Nursing and Midwifery Services at the NMHS.

As the Executive Director Nursing and Midwifery Services, you will lead the design and commissioning of a new organisation‑wide model, strengthening alignment, workforce sustainability and standards of care across a large and complex health service.

THE ROLE

In this role, you will:

• Lead the development and implementation of a contemporary, organisation‑wide nursing and midwifery service model, including workforce design and service planning.
• Strengthen professional governance, clinical standards and interprofessional collaboration to improve patient outcomes.
• Lead the adoption of digital health and innovative models of care, including nurse‑led and midwife‑led models.
• Provide NMHS‑wide professional leadership and stewardship for nursing and midwifery practice, standards and performance.
• Build partnerships with academic, research and professional bodies to support education, research and capability development.
• Provide expert strategic advice to the Chief Executive and NMHS Board on clinical, workforce and service delivery priorities.

APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

• Demonstrated success leading nursing and midwifery services across a large, complex health organisation, driving strategic reform and organisational performance.
• Proven ability to develop and implement contemporary workforce, service delivery and professional governance models that improve quality, sustainability and patient outcomes.
• Exceptional ability to engage, influence and develop multidisciplinary teams while building trusted relationships with executive leaders, clinicians, government and external partners.
• Strong understanding of clinical governance, safety, quality and regulatory frameworks, together with experience leading improvement and innovation across complex healthcare environments.
• Eligibility for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.

For a confidential discussion, please get in touch with:

Liz Hlipala
​HG Principal Consultant
​M. +61 (0)401 122 301 | E. lhlipala@hardygroupintl.com

Lynette Taylor
​HardyGroup Executive Director, Search and Recruitment
​M: +61 (0)431 293 861
​E: ltaylor@hardygroupintl.com

HOW TO APPLY

The closing date for applications is Friday, 31 July 2026

The reference number to include in your application is H26_5537.

Note: Please Apply Online Directly Using the Apply Now Link Below (through the WA government recruitment system).