- This position qualifies for incentives under the NSW Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme.
Requisition Number: REQ670879
Employment Type: Permanent Part - Time
Position Classification: Nurse Manager - Grade 3
Remuneration: $153,629.36 - $156,478.31, per annum, pro rata (+ super + 17.5% leave loading where applicable)
Hours per week: 19 hours
Applications Close: 29 July 2026
Vaccination Category: A
Location: West Wyalong
Lead Local. Make an Impact. West Wyalong
West Wyalong offers the perfect mix of career opportunity and country lifestyle. Known for its rich gold mining history and iconic crooked Main Street. Enjoy local cafés, sporting clubs, nearby nature reserves, and the charm of a close-knit farming community. Positioned where the Newell and Mid-Western Highways meet, West Wyalong provides easy access across regional NSW and is conveniently located around 5 hours from Sydney, 3 hours from Canberra, and 2 hours from Wagga Wagga — giving you the benefits of rural living while staying well connected.
About the Opportunity
As the Facility Nurse Manager, you will be responsible for the strategic and operational delivery of services at West Wyalong Hospital. In leading your team in this part time-Job share position, 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 Facility 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
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.
Click here to discover why MLHD is the right place to grow your career and contribute to healthier communities.
At Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD), we offer more than a job — we offer the chance to make a real difference.
Meaningful Impact – Play a vital role in supporting essential services to our diverse and vibrant regional communities.
This position qualifies for incentives under the NSW Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme. Find out more here.
Accomodation-3 months supported accommodation, can be considered.
Working Arrangements – Job share- Fortnightly roster, First week- Monday and Tuesday , and second week-Monday, Tuesday and Friday. Making it the ideal part time position for a great work life balance.
Generous Salary Packaging – Access up to $20,600 per annum tax-free for living expenses, plus the option for novated car leasing. Is this affected by part time position
Professional Development – Take advantage of ongoing learning and career development 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.
How to Apply
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, click apply now! Please contact Kerry Linderman, Cluster Manager, via [email protected] if you have any questions about this role.
To complete your application, we will require-
Murrumbidgee Local Health District is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply.
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.
