Director of Nursing / Campus Manager

Casterton Memorial Hospital | Western District Health Service Lead healthcare where your impact is visible.

Western District Health Service (WDHS) is seeking an experienced and strategic

Campus Manager / Director of Nursing

to lead services at

Casterton Memorial Hospital

in Victoria’s South West.

This is a rare opportunity to combine executive-level clinical leadership with strong community connection, genuine work-life balance, and meaningful service impact in a rural setting.

Casterton Memorial Hospital is progressing through integration into the WDHS network and will continue to operate as a valued local campus within the regional health service. This role forms part of the future WDHS structure and offers the opportunity to help shape service delivery within a strengthened regional model of care.

Why Casterton? Enjoy the benefits of rural leadership without sacrificing professional scope:

Strong community connection and visible leadership impact

Affordable housing and short commute times

Access to natural landscapes, the Glenelg River and nearby national parks

Close proximity to Hamilton and Mount Gambier

A role where your leadership directly influences service quality and outcomes

About the Role The

Campus Manager / Director of Nursing

provides strategic and operational leadership across acute and aged care services at the campus level.

Key responsibilities include:

Oversight of clinical governance, safety, quality, and risk management

Workforce leadership, including capability development, performance management, and professional development

Ensuring compliance with regulatory, legislative, and accreditation requirements

Leading multidisciplinary clinical and support teams

Driving service improvement, operational excellence, and person‑centred care

Building strong partnerships with consumers, families, and community providers

You will balance operational delivery with strategic leadership, fostering a positive, values‑based culture aligned with WDHS values.

What You Bring

Registered Nurse (Division 1) with current AHPRA registration

Postgraduate qualifications (or working towards) in health management, business, public health, quality & risk, aged care, or a related field

Demonstrated senior clinical and operational leadership experience at Director or equivalent level

Proven experience in governance, compliance, and regulated healthcare environments

Strong capability in leading multidisciplinary teams across complex care settings

Experience working within rural or regional health services will be highly regarded

Classification & Employment Conditions This position is classified under the

Nurses & Midwives (Victorian Public Sector) Single Interest Employer Agreement 2024–2028 , at a senior nurse management classification level, dependent on qualifications and experience.

Final classification and salary will be determined in accordance with the EBA and the successful applicant’s qualifications and experience.

What We Offer

Salary packaging options (meals & entertainment, novated leasing, additional superannuation contributions)

Leadership development and mentoring opportunities

Supportive regional executive structure

The opportunity to lead meaningful, community‑based healthcare delivery

Location:

Casterton Memorial Hospital (Travel across WDHS sites may be required)

NDIS Worker Screening Check, Working With Children Check, and vaccination compliance are required.

Applications close Friday, 27 February at 3:00 pm.

To apply or download a complete Position Description, visit: https://applynow.net.au/jobs/ni/WDHS1911-director-of-nursing-casterton-memorial-hospital

For further information, contact the

WDHS Chief Executive

on

(03) 5551 8215 .

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