Requisition Number: REQ660272
Employment Type: Full-time -Permanent
Position Classification: Nurse Manager, Grade 3.
Remuneration: $143,851.10- $146,522.64, per annum, pro rata (+ super + 17.5% leave loading where applicable)
Hours per week: 38 hours per week
Applications Close: Monday 16th June 2026.
Vaccination Category: This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11).
Location: Batlow
Lead Local. Make an Impact. Batlow.
Surrounded by the beautiful Snowy Mountains and famous for its orchards, Batlow offers a relaxed country lifestyle with a strong sense of community. Enjoy affordable living, short commutes, fresh mountain air and easy access to outdoor adventures, all while building a rewarding career in a welcoming rural town.
- This position qualifies for incentives under the NSW Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme, including up to $20,000 sign on incentive, and up to $10,000 each year (incentive value dependent on full-time equivalent, position and location). Find out more here!
3 months supported accommodation, can be considered.
About the Opportunity
As the Nurse Manager, you will be responsible for the strategic and operational delivery of services at Batlow MPS. In leading your team, you will take a proactive role in overseeing and driving continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen service delivery and achieve improved health outcomes for patients.
As the Nurse Manager, you will:
Provide clinical leadership to the team, to ensure the exceptional delivery of evidence-based care within contemporary models of practice. Ensure governance processes are in place, including timely and appropriate responses to incidents, complaints, and risk management.
Lead and manage processes that drive quality outcomes, ensure patient safety, and support continuous improvement—demonstrated through the achievement of key performance indicators, outcome measures, patient and staff surveys, and audit results
Manage the efficient use and coordination of physical and financial resources to maximise expenditure toward health outcomes and ensure plans are in place to promote business continuity and avoid potential service disruptions
Lead with purpose by motivating and managing teams, applying change management to address challenges in community and rural health service delivery.
To find out more, please review the Position Description
About You.
Our ideal candidate will demonstrate:
Current authority to practice unrestricted as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
Proven experience in a leadership or management role within a healthcare setting.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Commitment to continuous improvement and professional development.
Why join MLHD?
At Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD), we offer more than a job, we offer the chance to make a real difference.
Make a Meaningful Impact – Play a vital role in delivering essential health services to our diverse and vibrant regional communities.
Attractive Remuneration – Enjoy competitive pay aligned with your skills and experience.
Generous Salary Packaging – Access up to $20,600 per annum tax-free for living expenses, plus the option for novated car leasing.
Professional Development – Take advantage of ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
Health & Wellbeing Support – Benefit from our comprehensive wellness programs for you and your family, including Employee Assistance Programs, Fitness Passport, and initiatives to support both physical and mental health.
Click here to discover why MLHD is the right place to grow your career and contribute to healthier communities.
How to Apply
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, click apply now! Please contact Dean Marchioni cluster Manager, via [email protected] if you have any questions about this role. To complete your application, we will require a current CV, application letter and responses to application questions.
MLHD welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and is committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and the LGBTIQ+ community.
If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, you can access recruitment application support through the Stepping Up initiative.
This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11). You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.
