- Lead operations and nursing excellence at Australia’s first purpose-built, state-of-the-art cardiac hospital.
- Drive integrated, multidisciplinary models of care across world-class clinical, education, and research facilities.
- Shape the future of cardiac care through innovative service delivery and workforce leadership at a landmark hospital.
THE OPPORTUNITY
The Victorian Heart Hospital (VHH) is Australia’s first dedicated cardiac hospital and a pioneering model of care, combining world-class clinical services, research, and education on a single campus. As part of Monash Health — Victoria’s largest and most comprehensive health service — VHH delivers innovative, holistic, and patient-centred cardiovascular 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 leadership role offers a career-defining opportunity to contribute to a nationally significant institution, collaborating with the Victorian Heart Institute and Monash University to set new benchmarks in cardiac health service delivery and patient outcomes.
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 (DON) provides strategic and operational leadership for all Victorian Heart Hospital services. This includes oversight of cardiac and cardiology operations, ambulatory care, intensive care, theatres, emergency services, and rehabilitation programs. The role is accountable for ensuring safe, high-quality, patient-centred care, driving workforce engagement, achieving financial and operational objectives, and fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement. It also plays a pivotal role in shaping site-wide behaviours, embedding collaborative practice, and influencing service design in partnership with medical, academic, and research stakeholders.
THE CANDIDATE
You are an accomplished senior nurse leader with extensive experience managing complex, multidisciplinary teams in tertiary healthcare environments. With current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse, you bring demonstrated capability in clinical and operational governance, financial stewardship, and strategic planning. You inspire high-performing teams, embrace innovation, and are committed to advancing models of care that deliver exceptional patient outcomes. Postgraduate qualifications in management, leadership, or health administration are essential (or you are 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 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_5212.
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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