- Lead operations at one of Victoria’s major teaching and research hospitals, providing high‑quality care to a growing and diverse community.
- Drive clinical and operational excellence across emergency, intensive care, medical, and surgical services in a complex, multi‑disciplinary environment.
- Shape the future of hospital‑based care through innovative service delivery, collaborative leadership, and community‑focused engagement.
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. Dandenong Hospital is a major teaching and research facility providing a wide range of general and specialist services to one of Melbourne’s fastest‑growing communities. As part of the Hospitals and Clinics Division, this role offers a career‑defining opportunity to lead the operational and clinical services of a high‑volume hospital that plays a critical role in Monash Health’s service network. 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 for Dandenong Hospital. This includes oversight of emergency and intensive care, medical, and surgical services, as well as accountability for safe, high‑quality patient care, financial and operational performance, and workforce engagement. The role will set the cultural and behavioural framework for the hospital, fostering collaboration across multidisciplinary teams and driving continuous improvement in clinical outcomes and patient experience.
THE CANDIDATE
You are an accomplished senior nurse leader with extensive experience managing complex, multi‑disciplinary hospital services. With current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse and postgraduate qualifications in management, leadership, or health administration (or actively working towards them), you bring demonstrated expertise in operational and clinical governance, financial stewardship, and strategic service planning. You are a collaborative and forward‑thinking leader, committed to fostering a high‑performance culture and delivering safe, patient‑centred care that meets the needs of a diverse community.
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_5218
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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