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Location: Footscray
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Employment Type: Full-Time, Ongoing
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Salary: NUM Level 2 + Superannuation + Salary Packaging
About the role:
The Surgery, Endoscopy & Anaesthesia Services division is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated leader, who is interested in pursuing a senior leadership position.
The Perioperative Services Precinct provides a comprehensive 24-hour service for emergency surgical, diagnostic, and interventional procedures, alongside a Monday-to-Friday elective surgery program
Up to 14 surgical specialties operate at the Footscray campus, including Orthopaedics, Vascular Surgery, Otolaryngology (ENT), Neurosurgery, Urology, and General Surgery.
This also includes Endoscopy, Interventional Radiology and Cardiology.
The expanded precinct includes:
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12 theatres/procedure rooms
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Four cardiology and interventional suites
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A 24-bay Stage 1 Recovery Unit with integrated admission and recovery services for all patients undergoing procedures within the precinct
Area of Responsibility
These areas provide patient admission, perioperative care, and recovery services (including aspects of Stage 1, Stage 2, and Stage 3 recovery) for elective procedures across:
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Surgical Services
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Endoscopy
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Cardiology
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Interventional Radiology
The Same Day Surgical Unit consists of:
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Seven patient interview rooms within Admissions
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Ten bays in the Holding Bay
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Twenty-four bays in the Same Day Surgical Unit (SDSU)
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A dedicated gown and waiting area
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A discharge area
Key responsibilities:
This position is responsible for the management of the Admissions Unit, Holding Bay, and Same Day Surgical Unit (SDSU) as well as the operational, professional and clinical service management of the staff.
About you:
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Current AHPRA registration as a registered nurse
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Possesses relevant postgraduate qualification and/or relevant clinical experience
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Possesses excellent clinical skills, displaying clinical leadership and innovation
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Demonstrates commitment to high quality, safe and person-centered care
Click here for the Position Description.
About Western Health
Western Health is one of the largest healthcare providers in Victoria, caring for a vibrant, diverse and rapidly growing community of one million people in Melbourne’s western suburbs.
With more than 13,000 staff, Western Health delivers 800,000+ occasions of care every year, providing high-quality, person-centred care across every life stage.
We provide a combination of hospital, community-based, at-home and in-reach services to aged, adult and paediatric patients and newborn babies. Specialties include oncology, renal, mental health, women’s health and maternity, chronic diseases, geriatrics and cardiology.
We have remarkable strengths in chronic disease, complex care and developing innovative and sustainable healthcare solutions. Our experience at the coalface of healthcare delivery for some of Australia’s most culturally and socioeconomically diverse and vulnerable populations provides us with unique insights into the most pressing health challenges.
Western Health operates four acute public hospitals: Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s), Footscray Hospital, Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Community Hospital, Sunshine Mental Health and Wellbeing Centre, Melton Health and Community Services, Bacchus Marsh Community Health Centre, Caroline Springs Community Health Centre and Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care in Bacchus Marsh. Western Health also provides the primary healthcare service at the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre, a women’s prison located in Ravenhall.
Why join us?
Compensation and benefits
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Competitive salary packages aligned with market standards.
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Health and wellbeing programs, including flexible work arrangements.
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Scholarships and grants to support your continuous learning journey.
Learning and development opportunities
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Access the Western Health Learning Academy (WHA) for personalised learning pathways.
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Professional growth programs, including postgraduate studies and clinical education.
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Mentorship and career support.
Community impact and inclusion
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Make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives through compassionate care.
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Join a workforce that champions diversity and inclusion.
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Engage in community wellbeing initiatives and groundbreaking healthcare research.
Organisational culture and environment
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Thrive in a collaborative, compassionate and innovative team environment.
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Be part of a culture that celebrates continuous improvement and excellence in healthcare.
Ready to make an impact?
If you’re passionate about pursuing a senior nursing leadership position, we’d love to hear from you. Simply click on the “apply” button and follow the prompts.
If you are currently employed at Western Health, please ensure you sign in through the 'Employee Login' via the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page via the intranet before applying.
Closing date: 11:59pm on 30 July 2026.
Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact Ann Williams on 0421 750 202.
Western Health is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from people of all genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people with lived experience that strengthens their ability to do this work.
If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, we encourage you to let us know.
Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.
All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation Status Clearance and a Working with Children Check (if applicable).
Western Health is committed to the psychosocial safety of all applicants and employees.
Western Health does not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from recruitment agencies.
