Director of Nursing and Midwifery

Director of Nursing and Midwifery – Hunter New England Local Health District Location: Tamworth Rural Referral Hospital Employment Type: Permanent Full Time Salary: $181,122.25 – $183,819.88 Per Annum plus Superannuation and Salary Packaging Position Classification: Nurse Manager Grade 7 Requisition ID: REQ Applications Close: Monday, 1st December 2025 About the Role The Director of Nursing and Midwifery (DONM) leads nursing and midwifery services across acute, subacute, and specialist clinical areas, overseeing strategic planning, hospital rounds, escalations, and acting as the professional lead for nursing and midwifery services. You support the Deputy Director of Nursing and Midwifery and Nurse Unit Managers, and work collaboratively with the Director of Medical Services, General Manager, and executive team, receiving ongoing support from the Nursing and Midwifery Directorate. Where You’ll Be Working Tamworth Hospital serves over 180,000 people as the principal referral hospital for the northern sector of Hunter New England Local Health District. It offers emergency, medical, surgical, maternity, critical care, mental health, rehabilitation, and outpatient services, and is a teaching facility affiliated with the University of Newcastle. As Our Next DONM, You Will Have Proven executive leadership in nursing or midwifery within a complex healthcare setting. Strong commitment to clinical excellence, innovation, and service improvement. Advanced interpersonal and negotiation skills to influence, lead change and build partnerships. Understanding of the challenges and opportunities of regional/rural healthcare. Capacity to develop and lead high‑performing teams. Requirements Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA. Benefits Collaborative team environment. Ongoing training and support. Paid parental leave for eligible employees. 4 weeks annual leave (pro‑rata for part‑time employees). Salary packaging options – up to $11,600 plus novated leasing. Fitness Passport for health and well‑being – discounted gym options for you and your family. Employee Assistance Program for staff and their families. Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero. Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non‑clinical and clinical professionals. Additional Information An eligibility list will be created for future permanent or temporary vacancies. Eligibility: Must be an Australian Citizen, permanent resident, New Zealand citizen with a current NZ Passport, or hold an appropriate visa that allows living and working in Australia. Employment of a temporary visa holder will only be offered in line with the conditions and expiry date of the visa. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Need more information? Click here for the Position Description. Find out more about applying for this position. Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description. For assistance addressing selection criteria, visit Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help Indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, visit At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process, please let us know. For confidential support, contact This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2023_022 regarding occupational assessment, screening and vaccination against specific diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy. #J-18808-Ljbffr