Please note: Only current Department of Health, including Tasmanian Health Service employees, are eligible to apply.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Chief Executive Hospitals South, the Executive Director of Nursing and Midwifery - Hospitals South is the most senior professional leader for nurses and midwives across the service. The position is accountable for professional and clinical governance, workforce strategy, and the advancement of contemporary nursing and midwifery practice.

As a key member of the executive team, the Executive Director provides leadership, vision and strategic advice to ensure the workforce delivers safe, research-based care at the highest level. The role oversees professional standards, clinical governance and credentialing to ensure compliance with legislation, accreditation and national standards. It also carries responsibility for leading the development and implementation of nursing and midwifery strategic plans aligned with organisational and statewide priorities.

The position requires leadership across workforce planning, recruitment, retention, education, research and succession planning to maintain a sustainable and capable workforce. It works in close partnership with the Executive Directors of Medical Services and Allied Health to ensure consistency and integration across the clinical workforce and engages constructively with unions and professional associations to provide leadership on professional and industrial matters. The role also strengthens quality and safety systems, supports service improvement initiatives, and fosters a culture of reflective practice and continuous improvement.

The Executive Director represents Hospitals South at regional, statewide and national forums, contributing to the advancement of nursing and midwifery and raising the profile of the professions across Tasmania. 

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

Details of Appointment

Fixed term full time, day worker (with on-call) position, working 76 hours per fortnight to commence as soon as possible until 21 February 2026.

*notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.

Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time and part time vacancies.

Salary

$198,428 per annum (pro rata). Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance with Nurses and Midwives (Tasmania State Service) Agreement 2023.

Eligibility

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria

• Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

•  Relevant postgraduate qualifications

Position Features:

• On call is a requirement for this role

Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, selection process and application guidance.

Statement of Duties: 

• 516502 Executive Director of Nursing and Midwifery (South) G9-3 (Sep 2025).docx

Application Guide:  

• Department of Health - Applicant Guide Sep 2024.docx

How to Apply

Apply Online.  Please click the "Apply" button on this screen.  This ensures important questions about you are answered. 

You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the specifics of the role and selection criteria contained in the attached Statement of Duties.

A separate statement addressing each individual selection criteria is not required.

For More Information

You are encouraged to discuss this exciting opportunity further with:

Joe McDonald
Chief Executive Hospitals South
(03) 61668500
cehs@ths.tas.gov.au 

The core purpose guiding the way in which we work across the Department of Health is to CARE for the health and wellbeing of all in Tasmania through our Values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence. We are united by our shared purpose and model our CARE Values through our interactions with one another, our patients, our clients and the Tasmanian community.