Job Requisition ID: 8721
Legal Entity: Monash Health
Location:
Clayton, VIC, AU, 3168
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Employment Type: Full Time
Posting Date: 23 Aug 2026
Monash Health exists to reimagine care, so that people can live their best lives.
We provide safe and equitable care, for every stage of life, delivered with world-leading expertise and over 175 years of experience.
As a leading academic health service, we're committed to providing tomorrow's care today by integrating research, teaching and training into everyday practice.
Our team of 24,000 people are full hearted, open minded and all in. Together, we provide more than 250 integrated services for every stage of life at over 50 locations and in the community across south-east Melbourne, Victoria, serving 1.2 million residents in the South Metro Local Health Service Network.
To see first-hand what our colleagues think about working here, take a look at the following short videos monashhealth.org/careers.
Help shape the future of healthcare at Monash Health and embark on a rewarding career where your dedication makes a difference in people’s lives.
About the Department / Program
The Chief Nursing and Midwifery Office provide strategic, professional and operational leadership for Monash Health’s nursing and midwifery workforce. Bringing together the Workforce, Professional Practice, Education, Mental Health Education, Prevention of Violence and Aggression and Practice Improvement teams, the Office drives workforce capability, professional standards, clinical governance and continuous improvement. Working in partnership with clinical services across the organisation, the Office supports nurses and midwives at every stage of their career to deliver safe, high-quality and compassionate care for our community.
The Professional Practice team operates within the Office of the Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer and provides organisation-wide leadership and support across nursing and midwifery governance, credentialling, advanced practice, scope of practice and professional standards. The team works collaboratively with clinical and operational leaders to support safe, contemporary and evidence-based nursing and midwifery practice.
The team leads professional practice initiatives that strengthen workforce capability, support regulatory compliance and promote professional excellence across Monash Health. Key areas of focus include credentialling, classification support, advanced practice governance, professional standards, workforce initiatives and organisational professional practice projects.
About the Role
Join our team as an Assistant Director of Nursing and Midwifery – Professional Practice on an ongoing full-time basis, working across multiple Monash Health sites.
This senior nursing and midwifery leadership role is driven by a commitment to advancing professional excellence, strengthening governance and supporting safe, high-quality care across Monash Health. Working within the Office of the Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer, you will lead key professional practice portfolios, including credentialling, scope of practice, advanced practice, classification services and regulatory compliance.
Reporting to the Deputy Director of Nursing and Midwifery – Professional Practice, you will lead the implementation of strategic priorities, governance frameworks and professional practice initiatives that strengthen workforce capability, professional standards and contemporary models of care. You will work collaboratively with operational, professional and executive leaders to ensure nursing and midwifery practice remains evidence-informed, contemporary and aligned with organisational priorities and regulatory requirements.
You will provide leadership and support to professional practice teams, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, professional excellence and continuous improvement.
As a senior leader, you will influence organisational decision-making, provide expert advice on complex professional practice matters, and lead initiatives that optimise nursing and midwifery practice outcomes across Monash Health.
This multi-site role requires regular travel and engagement across Monash Health locations. Working collaboratively across the Office of the Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer (CNMO) portfolios, the successful candidate will contribute to key workforce initiatives and may be required to participate in occasional out-of-hours activities and events to support organisational priorities.
In this role, you will:
Provide operational and professional leadership for the Professional Practice portfolio within the Office of the Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer.
Provide expert advice and consultation regarding professional governance, advanced practice, credentialling, scope of practice and regulatory requirements.
Lead the development, implementation and evaluation of professional practice frameworks, policies and governance processes that support nursing and midwifery excellence.
Provide leadership for credentialling frameworks, advanced practice governance, prescribing pathways and extended scope initiatives.
Lead organisation-wide projects and programs that strengthen professional capability, workforce development and contemporary models of care, supporting delivery of strategic portfolio priorities.
Monitor emerging professional, regulatory and workforce issues and provide advice regarding associated risks, opportunities and mitigation strategies.
Foster strong partnerships with clinical leaders, professional bodies, education providers and external stakeholders to advance professional practice outcomes.
Support organisational compliance with professional standards, accreditation requirements and relevant legislative and industrial obligations.
Lead consultation, engagement and change management activities that support workforce innovation and professional practice improvement.
Contribute to professional governance priorities and broader Office of the Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer objectives.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will bring:
Significant senior leadership experience within professional governance, clinical governance, workforce, professional practice or a related healthcare portfolio.
Extensive knowledge of professional regulation, credentialling, governance frameworks, workforce standards and relevant industrial instruments.
Demonstrated expertise in governance frameworks that support advanced nursing and/or midwifery practice, including scope of practice, extended scope roles, prescribing pathways and credentialling.
Demonstrated ability to lead strategic initiatives, complex programs and projects across multiple stakeholders and services.
Highly developed stakeholder engagement, negotiation and influencing skills, with the ability to build productive partnerships across executive, operational and clinical leadership groups.
Demonstrated ability to provide expert advice and recommendations on complex professional practice, governance and workforce matters.
Strong risk management, critical thinking and decision-making skills, including the ability to identify issues, develop solutions and implement sustainable improvements.
Demonstrated experience leading organisational change, consultation and engagement activities that support workforce and professional practice outcomes.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing executive reports, briefing papers, governance documentation and business cases.
Demonstrated ability to analyse, interpret and present complex information to support strategic planning, policy development and organisational decision-making.
Demonstrated commitment to evidence-based practice, professional excellence and continuous improvement.
Essential Requirements
Registered Nurse and/or Midwife with current, unconditional Ahpra registration.
Postgraduate qualification in Nursing, Midwifery, Leadership, Health Management or a related discipline.
Current Victorian Driver Licence with the ability to travel across Monash Health sites as required.
Highly Desirable
Experience leading advanced practice nursing and/or midwifery portfolios, credentialling frameworks, prescribing pathways or scope of practice initiatives.
Experience in professional governance, workforce, education, quality improvement or professional practice programs within a large and complex health service.
Experience working with executive leadership, professional bodies, regulatory agencies and external stakeholders to influence professional practice and workforce outcomes.
Membership of a relevant professional nursing, midwifery or healthcare leadership organisation.
Experience contributing to state-wide, national or professional advisory groups, committees or strategic initiatives.
Ours is a collaborative and supportive team with a strong commitment to professional excellence, continuous improvement and responsive, friendly and effective stakeholder engagement at all levels across the organisation. Working within the Professional Practice team provides a unique opportunity to contribute to organisation-wide initiatives that influence nursing and midwifery practice across Victoria's largest health service.
Upon appointment, we will provide you with:
Opportunities to contribute to organisation-wide professional practice and workforce initiatives
Exposure to advanced practice, credentialling, professional governance and workforce portfolios
A highly supportive team environment with access to experienced nursing and midwifery leaders
Ongoing professional development and career growth opportunities
For a confidential discussion and to explore this opportunity further, please reach out to Briege Magee at
[email protected]
Position Description can be Found here
Our Culture and Values
At Monash Health, our people are at the heart of everything we do. Our culture is inclusive, supportive and future-focused, underpinned by clear values and a commitment to continuous improvement.
Our teams play a critical role in bringing our new strategy to life, challenging traditional approaches, embracing innovation, and ensuring every appointment reflects our commitment to equity, transparency and excellence.
You’ll be encouraged to share ideas, contribute to improvement initiatives, and grow alongside experienced professionals who are passionate about what they do.
We are Full Hearted, Open Minded and All In, enabling excellent service delivery and a positive candidate and employee experience every time.
We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards.
How to Apply
Applications are accepted via the Monash Health online EHub system. For information including how to apply and probity check requirements, please click here for the ‘Application Guide’
Applications will be screened upon receipt and selection activity may commence prior to the closing date.
Applications close: Monday 21 September 2026
