Director of Nursing | Melbourne

We are currently looking for an experienced

Director of Nursing (Psychiatric Registered Nurse)

for a

permanent full-time senior leadership opportunity

within a fully accredited

private mental health service . This facility provides

comprehensive inpatient psychiatric care, including a specialised therapeutic treatment suite,

and is focused on delivering high-quality, patient-centred mental health care within a supportive multidisciplinary environment.

In this role, you will

provide senior clinical and operational leadership, ensuring safe, effective, and responsive mental health service delivery . You will work closely with psychiatrists, leadership teams, and clinical staff to drive best practice standards, accreditation compliance, and service performance.

The Benefits:

Competitive salary package: $140,000 – $160,000

Permanent full-time role – Monday to Friday, 7:30/8:00am to 4:30/5:00pm

Senior executive leadership opportunity

Work within a well-established private mental health service

Opportunity to influence clinical outcomes and service growth

The Role:

Provide strategic clinical and operational leadership across the service

Oversee nursing teams, clinical services, patient flow, and operational performance

Drive occupancy and service efficiency while maintaining high-quality patient care

Ensure compliance with accreditation standards and clinical governance frameworks

Build strong collaborative partnerships with admitting psychiatrists and multidisciplinary teams

Provide leadership and oversight to senior operational and clinical management staff

About You:

Current AHPRA registration as a Mental Health Registered Nurse

Postgraduate qualification in Mental Health Nursing (Diploma or Masters)

Extensive mental health clinical experience with demonstrated leadership capability

Minimum 2–3 years experience in senior leadership roles such as NUM, ANUM, or Director level

Experience working within a private mental health hospital environment

Strong communication, stakeholder engagement, and leadership skills

Strong understanding of accreditation and clinical governance standards

Valid Australian working rights

Please note: This role is open to local candidates. Limited relocation assistance may be considered for exceptional candidates with extensive private psychiatric leadership experience.

Why Choose SustainHealth? At SustainHealth, we connect talented nurses and healthcare professionals with rewarding roles across Australia. Our goal is to provide genuine support and guidance, ensuring you find a role that matches your skills, goals, and lifestyle. Join a trusted recruitment team that values your experience and is dedicated to helping you succeed in your nursing career.

If you would like to learn more about this opportunity or apply, please contact

Nicole

on

0415 205 830 , email your resume to

filemaintenance@sustainhr.com.au , or visit our website:

www.sustainhr.com.au

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