- Lead operations at Moorabbin Hospital, home to the Monash Cancer Centre and a key provider of integrated cancer treatment and support services in Victoria.
- Drive excellence in clinical governance, workforce leadership, and patient‑centred care across cancer, palliative, and surgical services.
- Strengthen partnerships with the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre and shape the future of cancer care delivery in a high‑performing, research‑driven environment.
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. Moorabbin Hospital is a leading medical and research facility renowned for its specialist cancer services delivered through the Monash Cancer Centre in partnership with Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre. The hospital offers integrated oncology care alongside surgical, palliative, and allied health services, making it a cornerstone of Monash Health’s service network. This role presents a career‑defining opportunity to lead the operations of a hospital with a strong reputation for excellence, research integration, and innovative, patient‑centred care. 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 Moorabbin Hospital. This includes accountability for oncology wards, surgical services, and the chemotherapy day unit. The role is responsible for ensuring the delivery of safe, high‑quality, patient‑centred care, driving workforce engagement, achieving financial and operational objectives, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. It also plays a key role in strengthening research partnerships and service innovation to meet evolving community needs.
THE CANDIDATE
You are an accomplished senior nurse leader with significant experience managing complex hospital operations, ideally in oncology or specialty care environments. With current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse and postgraduate qualifications in management, leadership, or health administration (or working towards them), you bring demonstrated expertise in clinical and operational governance, strategic planning, and financial management. You are an inclusive, collaborative leader committed to advancing patient‑centred care, building high‑performing teams, and fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.
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_5220
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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