Director of Nursing - Casterton Memorial Hospital

Director of Nursing - Casterton Memorial Hospital Join an innovative and progressive regional health service

Attractive salary remuneration, plus generous salary packaging benefits

Our opportunity

We are searching for our next Campus Manager- Director of Nursing to join the CMH and WDHS team. As a senior leader this role will provide strategic and operational leadership across clinical and aged care services at the campus level.

As a member of WDHS leadership team, this role will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality and person-centred care, while maintaining compliance with organisational policies, regulatory requirements and relevant legislation.

Reporting to executive leadership, the Campus Manager / DON provides oversight across nursing services, clinical governance, workforce capability and service quality. The role leads multidisciplinary teams across clinical and support services and plays a critical role in fostering a positive, values-driven workplace culture focused on accountability, professionalism and continuous improvement.

A key focus of this position is building strong collaborative partnerships with consumers, families, community partners and primary care providers to support integrated models of care that improve patient outcomes, reduce avoidable hospital presentations and support people to remain safely at home where appropriate.

About us

Western District Health Service (WDHS) is committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred healthcare to communities across the Southern Grampians and Glenelg Shire. We pride ourselves on strong teamwork, community connection, and a shared commitment to excellence in rural health service delivery.

We actively support diversity, inclusion and accessibility for our staff, consumers and visitors, and we are committed to living our values of Integrity, Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect and Empathy.

Our Future Together

Casterton Memorial Hospital is currently progressing through a planned service integration with Western District Health Service.

This role is being advertised as part of the future WDHS organisational structure, with Casterton Memorial Hospital continuing to operate as a valued campus within the WDHS network. The integration strengthens service sustainability, workforce support and clinical collaboration while maintaining Casterton’s strong local identity and community connection.

Why Choose Casterton?

Located in the scenic heart of Victoria’s south-west, Casterton offers a welcoming rural lifestyle combined with strong community connection and natural beauty. Known as the birthplace of the Kelpie, Casterton is a vibrant country town surrounded by rich farming landscapes, rivers and outdoor recreation opportunities.

Working at Casterton Memorial Hospital, part of Western District Health Service, provides a unique opportunity to combine meaningful leadership with genuine work-life balance.

Short commute times and a relaxed pace of living

Strong sense of community connection and belonging

Access to beautiful natural environments including the Glenelg River, national parks and walking trails

Affordable housing and excellent local schooling optionsEasy access to regional centres including Hamilton and Mount Gambier

Vibrant community events, sporting clubs and cultural activities.

Further Information

For further details, please refer to the Position Description available via the link.

For confidential enquiries, please contact the Rowena Clift Chief Executive on (03) 55518215 .

Closing Date: Friday 27th of February 2026

Proposed Interviews: Week beginning 2nd March 2026

Be Yourself at WDHS We value the unique backgrounds, experiences and perspectives our people bring to our service. We strongly encourage applications from First Nations peoples, LGBTQIA+ communities, people of all ages, people living with disability, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

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