CCLHD - Operational Nurse Manager (ONM) Grade 5

NSW Health; Central Coast Council; On-site; AUD 175,000 - 178,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accrued day off

Annual leave loading

Parental leave

Salary packaging

Novated leasing

Relocation assistance

Fitness Passport

Flu vaccinations

Telehealth

EAP counselling

Private health insurance discount

Professional development

Secondment opportunities

Job summary

Central Coast Local Health District is seeking an experienced Operational Nurse Manager (ONM) – Grade 5 to provide leadership across nursing and midwifery services at Gosford Hospital.

You will translate strategy into operational outcomes, lead workforce development, and drive performance using data and KPIs in a complex clinical environment.

Qualifications

• Proven senior nursing leadership experience in a complex clinical environment with a focus on safe, high-quality patient care.
• Capability in operational, workforce and financial management, using data and KPIs to drive performance.
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building across multidisciplinary and stakeholder groups.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational excellence across complex clinical services.
• Inspire and develop people through leadership, coaching and workforce development.
• Drive performance and improvement using data, KPIs and innovative strategies.
• Build partnerships with executives and stakeholders to deliver priorities.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Influence across stakeholders

Education

Tertiary qualifications in health management or working towards

AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse

Job description

CCLHD - Operational Nurse Manager (ONM) Grade 5

Employment Type:TemporaryFull Time until February 2027
Position Classification:Nurse Manager Grade 5
Remuneration:$3368.70 - $3425.89 per week
Hours Per Week:38
Location: Gosford Hospital
Requisition ID:REQ696986
Applications Close:Thursday 8 October 2026 at 11:59pm
Interview Date: Friday 16 October 2026

Central Coast Local Health District is seeking an accomplished and contemporary Operational Nurse Manager (ONM) – Grade 5 to provide inspirational leadership, operational oversight and professional direction across our nursing and midwifery services.

About the Opportunity

As an Operational Nurse Manager, you will play a pivotal role in translating organisational strategy into effective operational outcomes. Working closely with Hospital Executives, Directors, Managers and multidisciplinary stakeholders, you will lead service planning, performance improvement, workforce development and change initiatives within your portfolio.

This position plays a key role in leading operational excellence, strengthening workforce capability and delivering safe, high-quality patient care. In this role you will:

• Lead operational excellence across complex clinical services, driving safe, high-quality and person-centred care.
• Inspire and develop people through contemporary leadership, coaching, mentoring and workforce development.
• Drive performance and improvement using data, KPIs and innovative strategies to strengthen service outcomes.
• Build collaborative partnerships with executives, multidisciplinary teams and key stakeholders to deliver strategic priorities.

For more information about this role, please view the Position Description

About You

We are looking for someone who has:

• Proven senior nursing leadership experience in a complex clinical environment, with a strong focus on safe, high-quality patient care.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in health management, or working towards these, and current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.
• Demonstrated capability in operational, workforce and financial management, with experience using data and KPIs to drive performance and improvement.
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence, collaborate and lead across multidisciplinary and stakeholder groups.
• A strong commitment to contemporary practice and workforce development, with the ability to coach, mentor and inspire teams through change and continuous improvement.
  

Applicants must have current work rights in Australia or be a permanent resident or citizen. Unfortunately, we cannot consider applicants who do not meet this requirement.

• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy an accrued day off each month, 17.5% annual leave loading, and paid parental leave.
• Financial Benefits: Boost your take-home pay with salary packaging, save on car costs with novated leasing, and access relocation assistance.
• Health & Wellbeing: Stay active with discounted gym memberships (Fitness Passport), free flu vaccinations, telehealth support, and confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) counselling for you and your family. Plus, access discounted private health insurance.
• Career Growth: Advance your career with free professional development courses and secondment opportunities.

Need More Information?

Peter Williams
Phone: [phone]***
Email: **************@health.nsw.gov.au

Working for Central Coast Local Health District - NSW Health

Central Coast Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.

Central Coast Local Health District is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants can access support through the Stepping Up initiative, which provides guidance on the NSW Health recruitment process. You’re also welcome to reach out to Nathan Bramston-Dean in our Aboriginal Workforce Development Team at ***************@health.nsw.gov.au or call 02 4320 3*** for one‑on‑one support.

All NSW Health workers are required to comply with the Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy Directive. This includes:

• Category A positions: Mandatory evidence of protection against specified infectious diseases, including annual influenza vaccination and tuberculosis assessment.
• Category B positions: Vaccination is recommended but not mandatory.
  

Applicants must provide appropriate evidence of compliance prior to commencement. For detailed information, please refer to the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Policy.

NSW Health strongly recommends all workers stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations as per the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation guidelines. However, COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment.

Additional Information

An Eligibility List (E-List) or talent pool may be created from this recruitment episode to assist in filling future permanent, temporary, or casual full-time and part-time positions.