Employment Type: Permanent Full time
Position Classification: Nurse Manager Grade 7
Remuneration: $3707.10 to $3762.29 per week
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Gosford Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ676187
Applications Close: Thursday 30th July 2026 at 11:59pm
Lead with purpose. Shape care. Make a difference at Gosford Hospital.
Central Coast Local Health District is seeking a proven and purpose-driven nursing leader to join our executive team as Deputy Director of Nursing & Midwifery (DDoNM) at Gosford Hospital. This role offers a unique opportunity to provide dedicated leadership at site level, shaping culture, care and performance in one of the District’s largest and most complex facilities.
About the Opportunity
As an executive member of the hospital leadership team, the Deputy Director of Nursing & Midwifery (DDoNM) reports to the Director of Nursing & Midwifery (DoNM) and provides strategic, clinical and operational leadership across Gosford Hospital. The role has significant influence over service delivery, workforce capability and clinical governance, and contributes to whole-of-hospital performance and sustainability.
In This Role You Will
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Provide executive leadership in shaping and delivering nursing and midwifery strategy at facility and District level, aligned with organisational priorities and statewide directions.
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Lead and embed a high-performing, values-driven culture that prioritises safety, compassion, accountability and continuous improvement.
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Drive contemporary, evidence-based models of care, ensuring strong clinical governance and excellence in safety, quality and patient outcomes.
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Provide senior operational oversight of access, demand management and hospital performance, contributing to safe, efficient and patient-centred care delivery.
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Work in close partnership with the Director of Nursing & Midwifery to strengthen professional governance, workforce planning, capability development and service innovation.
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Contribute as a senior executive to organisational decision-making, performance improvement and sustainable service delivery across the hospital.
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Deputise for the Director of Nursing & Midwifery and undertake the role of Hospital Disaster Coordinator as required.
This role offers the opportunity to have join real impact at a site level while being part of a broader District leadership team. For more information about this role, please view the Position Description
About You
You are a proven senior nurse leader who:
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Leads with clarity, sound judgement and professionalism, modelling respectful, accountable and values-based leadership.
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Demonstrates resilience and adaptability, maintaining focus and direction while leading teams through complexity, competing priorities and change.
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Has a strong track record of delivering measurable outcomes across access, hospital performance, quality, safety and workforce performance in a complex clinical environment.
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Builds trust and credibility through visible leadership, consistency and effective decision-making.
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Is committed to developing people and capability, supporting succession, nurturing talent and fostering a positive and inclusive workplace culture.
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Brings highly developed communication, analytical and stakeholder engagement skills, enabling effective collaboration across clinical, operational and executive teams.
Applicants must have current work rights in Australia or be a permanent resident or citizen. Unfortunately, we cannot consider applicants who do not meet this requirement.
Benefits
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Work-Life Balance: Enjoy an accrued day off each month, 17.5% annual leave loading, and paid parental leave.
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Financial Benefits: Boost your take-home pay with salary packaging, save on car costs with novated leasing, and access relocation assistance.
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Health & Wellbeing: Stay active with discounted gym memberships (Fitness Passport), free flu vaccinations, telehealth support, and confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) counselling for you and your family. Plus, access discounted private health insurance.
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Career Growth: Advance your career with free professional development courses and secondment opportunities.
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Working for Central Coast Local Health District - NSW Health
Central Coast Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.
Central Coast Local Health District is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants can access support through the
Stepping Up initiative, which provides guidance on the NSW Health recruitment process. You’re also welcome to reach out to Nathan Bramston-Dean in our Aboriginal Workforce Development Team at
[email protected] or call 02 4320 3519 for one-on-one support.
Vaccination Requirements
All NSW Health workers are required to comply with the Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy Directive. This includes:
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Category A positions: Mandatory evidence of protection against specified infectious diseases, including annual influenza vaccination and tuberculosis assessment.
Applicants must provide appropriate evidence of compliance prior to commencement. For detailed information, please refer to the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Policy.
NSW Health strongly recommends all workers stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations as per the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation guidelines. However, COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment.
Additional Information
An Eligibility List (E-List) or talent pool may be created from this recruitment episode to assist in filling future permanent, temporary, or casual full-time and part-time positions.
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