Executive Chief Nursing Officer — Defence & National Security

Aspen Medical

Sydney

On-site

AUD 260,000 - 360,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Aspen Medical is seeking expressions of interest from accomplished senior nursing leaders for an executive opportunity within the Defence and National Security portfolio. This role provides operational strategy, leadership, and oversees workforce development to support clinical performance and sustainable growth across high‑value Defence programs.

As Chief Nursing Officer, you will join the executive leadership team and lead clinical governance, quality and safety while shaping workforce

Qualifications

Current RN registration with AHPRA.
Executive or senior nursing leadership experience in a large, complex and geographically dispersed health service environment.
Deep experience in clinical governance, professional practice, quality and safety, workforce capability and scope of practice.
Strong track record in workforce strategy, including planning, pipelines, attraction, retention, succession and capability development.
Exceptional executive communication and stakeholder engagement with government clients and executive stakeholders.
Ability to operate strategically while remaining focused on practical delivery, workforce readiness, risk management and measurable outcomes.

Responsibilities

Provide executive leadership for clinical governance, professional practice, quality, safety, scope of practice and professional accountability.
Set the strategic direction for a large, geographically dispersed workforce, including workforce planning, attraction, retention, succession and capability development.
Build contemporary workforce models that facilitate workforce efficiency, clinical safety and delivery effectiveness.
Use clinical, workforce and operational data to identify risks, improve performance and inform strategic and operational decision‑making.
Build a strong, accountable and engaged workforce culture focused on clinical excellence, professional development, wellbeing, collaboration and continuous improvement.