- Lead the operational commissioning and ongoing management of the new Cranbourne Community Hospital, a vital hub for accessible, community‑focused healthcare.
- Drive clinical and operational excellence across a diverse range of services, including day surgery, urgent care, dialysis, mental health, allied health, and family services.
- Shape innovative care models that strengthen community connections, improve access to specialist services, and reduce pressure on major hospitals.
THE OPPORTUNITY
Monash Health is Victoria’s largest and most comprehensive health service, providing safe, high‑quality care across more than 40 locations to a rapidly growing and diverse population. Cranbourne Community Hospital is a new facility designed to deliver accessible, community‑based care, providing services including day surgery, urgent care, dialysis, specialist consulting, child and family programs, mental health services, and more. It is strategically positioned to meet the needs of a rapidly growing population, strengthen links to specialist care, and alleviate pressure on major hospitals like Casey Hospital. As part of Monash Health’s Hospitals and Clinics Division, this role is central to establishing Cranbourne Community Hospital as a high‑performing, community‑oriented healthcare hub. 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, Hospitals and Clinics, and professionally to the Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer, the Operations Director / Director of Nursing provides strategic and operational leadership across Cranbourne Community Hospital. The role also holds responsibility as the Director of Nursing for all Monash Health community sites, providing cohesive nursing leadership across these important service locations. This includes accountability for safe, high‑quality, patient‑centred care, workforce engagement, financial performance, and the implementation of innovative care models that integrate hospital, community, and specialist services. The role also oversees Monash Health’s dialysis service, Victoria’s largest, with responsibilities for inpatient, home, and satellite dialysis programs. This is a career‑defining opportunity to lead a newly commissioned facility and create a service model that redefines community healthcare delivery.
THE CANDIDATE
You are an experienced senior nurse leader with a strong record of managing complex, multi‑disciplinary services in hospital and community health settings. With current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse and postgraduate qualifications in management, leadership, or health administration (or working towards them), you bring expertise in operational governance, financial stewardship, and workforce leadership. You are a strategic thinker and collaborative leader who values innovation, service integration, and delivering care that is both locally accessible and of the highest quality.
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_5217
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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