Operational Nurse Manager

Requisition ID: REQ666594

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time working 38 hours per week

Remuneration: $193,431.18 - $196,311.43 per annum + 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging

Location: Liverpool Hospital

Applications close: 14/06/2026

Contact: Belinda Spring - Executive Assistant to Director of Nursing & Midwifery on ***email_hidden*** or (02) 8738 5685

Please note: A current influenza (flu) vaccination is a mandatory requirement for appointment to this position.

With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we're enriching health, and develop your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia.

Achieve Something Great

The Director of Nursing & Midwifery Services at Liverpool Hospital is seeking to appoint a highly experienced senior nurse to a Grade 7 Nurse Manager position within the Nursing & Midwifery leadership team.

• This is a significant opportunity to step into a senior leadership role within one of the largest hospitals in New South Wales, providing the platform to influence service delivery and improve outcomes for a large and diverse community.
• Reporting to the Director of Nursing & Midwifery Services, you will be responsible for the operational leadership of a large and complex clinical portfolio, including Surgery, Cardiology, Cardiothoracics, Renal, Gastroenterology and Medical Imaging.
• You will lead day-to-day operational performance across your portfolio, ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality, and person-centred care. This includes a strong focus on patient flow, access to care, and the effective management of services within a complex and dynamic healthcare environment.
• In addition to operational leadership, you will contribute to service planning and the development of evidence-based models of care, supporting continuous improvement and innovation across the portfolio. This role offers a balanced opportunity to lead complex operations while contributing to strategic service development.

Are You the Right Fit?

• You are an experienced and highly capable senior nursing leader with a proven track record of delivering results within complex healthcare environments. You bring a strong operational mindset, combined with the ability to lead people, influence change, and drive sustainable improvements in performance and patient outcomes.
• You are a motivated, strengths-based leader who demonstrates resilience, sound judgement, and the ability to lead effectively in high-pressure, fastpaced environments. You are confident in making decisions, managing competing priorities, and maintaining focus on both immediate operational demands and longer-term service improvement.
• Your leadership style is visible, approachable, and supportive, with a clear commitment to fostering a positive culture across multidisciplinary teams. You are skilled in building capability in others, particularly Nurse Unit Managers and emerging leaders, and are passionate about developing high-performing teams that consistently deliver safe, high-quality care.
• You bring strong expertise in managing complex clinical services, with a well-developed understanding of patient flow, access, and the operational levers required to meet performance targets. You are comfortable using data to inform decisions, monitor performance, and drive accountability across services.
• You have demonstrated experience in leading service improvement initiatives, implementing evidence-based models of care, and working collaboratively with medical, nursing, and allied health teams to deliver integrated, patient-centred outcomes.
• You are an effective communicator and influencer, able to engage stakeholders at all levels, manage challenging conversations, and build strong working relationships across the organisation. You lead with integrity, professionalism, and a commitment to continuous improvement. Above all, you are committed to delivering person-centred, safe, and equitable care for the community, while contributing positively to a culture of accountability, collaboration, and excellence.

Selection Criteria

To help us assess your suitability for the role, please tell us as much as you can about yourself in response to the questions below.

• Do you have current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA)? Please attach a copy of your AHPRA registration in your application
• Demonstrated senior nursing experience with experience in leading staff and managing services in a relevant setting. Relevant post graduate qualifications or equivalent work experience or a combination of study and experience deemed appropriate by SWSLHD.
• Demonstrated experience in managing complex HR and industrial matters including high level communication and negotiation skills.
• Proven ability to ensure the human, physical and financial resources of the service/facility are managed to provide safe, compassionate, quality care that is culturally responsive.
• Demonstrated understanding of contemporary issues impacting on patient flow and capacity and demonstrated ability to engage teams in implementing demand management strategies.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and engage with patients/consumers, carers and the multidisciplinary health care team and to represent the nursing service in a range of forums inside and outside the organisation.
• Demonstrated capacity to interact with others in a personable and professional manner and manage conflicts and performance issues when they arise
• Demonstrated understanding and participation in the implementation of organisational change, risk management, work health and safety and quality improvement in the workplace.

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• Position Information
• Applicants will be assessed against the criteria in the Position Description.
• How to Apply
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• Diversity, Culture & Inclusion
• We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to accessibility and a supportive recruitment experience. If you require adjustments or assistance during the application process, please contact [email protected]
• We value the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of our workforce and are committed to fostering a respectful and welcoming environment. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, neurodivergent individuals, those from Refugee, multicultural and multifaith backgrounds, and members of the LGBTQI+ community.
• Aboriginal Workforce
• For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to our Aboriginal Workforce Team, please contact [email protected]. Support is also available through the Stepping Up website.

More Than Just a Job – Why Work With Us?

• Financial Perks
• 12% superannuation
• Salary packaging and novated leasing via Smart Salary
• Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full-time and part-time staff)
• One extra day off each month for full-time employees
• Work-Life Balance
• Flexible work options, including hybrid and varied hours (depending on the role)
• Paid maternity and parental leave
• Generous leave options like long service and carers leave
• Grow Your Career
• Access to learning opportunities through our dedicated Education and Organisational Development team, who support staff with training, workshops, and career development programs.
• Health & Wellbeing
• Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport
• Free and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP)
• Wellbeing programs that promote mental health, resilience, and balance

Additional Information

• Temporary visa holders
• May be considered if no suitable citizen or permanent resident is found.
• Vaccination Requirements
• All staff must meet NSW Health’s vaccination and screening requirements before starting.
• Child Safe Employment
• South Western Sydney Local Health District is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.