- Lead one of Victoria’s largest public maternity services and oversee one of Australia’s most comprehensive Women’s and Newborn portfolios, delivering care to over 12,000 women and their babies annually across five hospital sites.
- Drive clinical and operational excellence across maternity, gynaecology, fertility, and neonatal intensive care services, including Victoria’s only Level 6 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
- Shape the future of women’s and newborn care through innovation, collaborative leadership, and service design in a progressive, patient‑centred health organisation.
THE OPPORTUNITY
Monash Health is Victoria’s largest and most comprehensive health service, providing safe, high‑quality care to a rapidly growing and diverse population across more than 40 locations. Within its Surgery and Statewide Services Division, Monash Women’s is the largest maternity service in Victoria and among the largest in Australia, caring for nearly 12,000 women and their babies annually across four hospitals. This includes complex tertiary maternity care, a comprehensive gynaecology service, a fertility program, and Victoria’s only Level 6 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Recruitment for this role forms part of a recent broader organisational restructure at Monash Health, incorporating a more contemporary and future-fit leadership structure across all Divisions. This is a career-defining opportunity for an accomplished leader to make a significant impact within a complex and progressive health organisation.
THE ROLE
Reporting operationally to the Divisional Director, Surgery and Statewide Services, and professionally to the Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer, the Operations Director / Director of Nursing and Midwifery provides strategic and operational leadership across all Women’s and Newborn programs. This includes maternity and gynaecology services, neonatal intensive and special care nurseries across multiple sites, and fertility services. The role is accountable for safe, high‑quality, family‑centred care, workforce engagement and development, financial sustainability, and innovation in service delivery. As the most senior nurse/midwife in the program, the role also influences the organisation’s culture, fostering collaboration, professional excellence, and a strong commitment to research, education, and patient‑centred outcomes.
THE CANDIDATE
You are an accomplished senior nurse or midwife leader with substantial experience leading complex, multi‑site, multidisciplinary teams in tertiary health environments. With current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse (and Midwife), you bring demonstrated expertise in clinical and operational governance, strategic and financial management, and driving innovation in models of care. You are an inclusive and collaborative leader, committed to embedding a culture of safety, excellence, and continuous improvement. Postgraduate qualifications in management, leadership, or health administration are essential (or you are actively working towards them).
For a confidential discussion about this role, you are welcome to contact Paul Leyden, Divisional Director, Surgery and Statewide Services on M: +61 (0)437 740 944
E: Paul.Leyden@monashhealth.org or alternatively you can speak with Rhodie Miller, Principal Consultant at HardyGroup M: +61 (0)422 816 557
Please note: If applying for multiple vacancies at Monash Health, a separate application is required for each role via our portal. You may submit a single cover letter outlining the roles applied for, and reuse Selection Criteria responses where appropriate. Please also address any role-specific criteria, if applicable.
HOW TO APPLY
The closing date for applications is Friday, 15 August, 5pm.
The reference number to include in your application is H25_5213
Your application must include:
- Cover letter addressed to the Divisional Director;
- A written response addressing the selection criteria including role specific selection criteria (maximum 2 pages)
- An up to date copy of your Curriculum Vitae.
Note: Please use the online platform to submit your application. It will not be accepted via email.
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