- Lead one of Victoria’s most significant aged care and rehabilitation service portfolios within the state’s largest health network.
- Drive cultural and clinical excellence across subacute, residential, and community aged care services.
- Play a critical role in shaping Monash Health’s service delivery for an ageing population and supporting organisational growth.
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. Within its Medicine, Aged, Community and Mental Health Division, the Operations Director / Director of Nursing – Kingston and Aged Care Services is a pivotal leadership role, accountable for delivering exceptional care and advancing service models across subacute rehabilitation, residential aged care, and community-based programs. 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 and professionally to the Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer, the Operations Director / Director of Nursing provides strategic and operational leadership for the Kingston Site Program and Aged Care Services. The role carries responsibility for ensuring the highest standards of safety, quality, and person‑centred care across a diverse portfolio, including rehabilitation, residential facilities, home care, and transitional care programs. In addition, the position is accountable for workforce leadership, financial performance, compliance with the Aged Care Quality and Safety Standards, National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) requirements, and maintaining a culture of continuous improvement.
THE CANDIDATE
You are an experienced senior nursing leader with a proven record of success in managing complex, multi‑disciplinary teams and driving service transformation. With current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse, you bring strong operational, financial, and governance capability, coupled with a commitment to cultural and clinical excellence. You hold or are working towards postgraduate qualifications in management, health administration, or leadership and meet the requirements for Key Personnel status under the Aged Care and NDIS commissions.
For a confidential discussion about this role, you are welcome to contact Andrew Slattery, Divisional Director, Medicine, Aged, Community & Mental Health on M: +61 (0)459 941 148
E: Andrew.Slattery@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_5211
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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