Chief Nurse and Midwifery Officer

Eligibility Visionary and Inspirational Nurse and Midwifery Leader Provide strategic leadership for major reform Lead the development of evidence based and best practice nursing and midwifery practice

THE OPPORTUNITY SA Health is now seeking a Chief Nurse and Midwifery Officer (CNMO) to provide expert professional and strategic advice across the system on all matters relating to nursing and midwifery. SA Health includes the Department for Health and Wellbeing, ten Local Health Networks, the Commission on Excellence and Innovation in Health, Preventive Health, Statewide Clinical Support Services and the SA Ambulance Service.

The CNMO will lead the strategic direction of the nursing and midwifery professions through engagement with the public and private sector of health and education providers to build and maintain a safe and effective nursing and midwifery workforce that is aligned with the health service delivery requirements of South Australia. Reporting to the Deputy Chief Executive, Clinical System Support and Improvement, this is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference to nursing and midwifery practice in the State.

THE ROLE The CNMO is responsible for coordinating policy development in collaboration with key stakeholders and leads nursing & midwifery quality initiatives to support the achievement of National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards in SA Health Services. The CNMO works collaboratively to progress the national and state reform agenda in relation to nursing and midwifery matters and contributes nationally and internationally to support the SA Health agenda with respect to building international capacity.

The CNMO develops strong partnerships with the national and state Chief Nurses and Midwives and other Nursing and Midwifery Leaders to ensure South Australia is contemporary with national and international evidence based and best practice trends.

THE CANDIDATE If you believe you have the passion, commitment and successful track record to :

motivate and inspire nurses and midwives to achieve objectives, lead change and influence others to embrace change provide high level expert professional and strategic advice on all matters relating to nursing and midwifery provide strategic leadership for major reform lead the development of nursing and midwifery policy; and have proven senior management experience in a range of nursing and midwifery settings

then this may be the role for you.

For a confidential discussion, please get in touch with :

Liz Hlipala

HardyGroup Principal Consultant

M. +61 (0)401 122 301

E. lhlipala@hardygroupintl.com

HOW TO APPLY select the Apply Button

The closing date for applications is Sunday, 11 January 2026

The reference number to include in your application is H25_5330

Flexibility Statement The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

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