Executive Director, Clinical Services & Nursing

Australian College of Nursing; Lorne, Apollo Bay; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Ocean Road Health is seeking a Director of Clinical Services to lead strategic and operational delivery of high-quality clinical care across acute, urgent care and residential aged care in a rural health service setting.

The role requires current RN registration with AHPRA and substantial senior management experience in an integrated service model, with emphasis on governance, safety, and continuous improvement. Postgraduate qualifications are highly desirable.

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
• Significant senior management experience in an integrated service model.
• Proven track record in safe, high-quality clinical governance.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Postgraduate qualifications in health, leadership or related field are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership across acute, urgent care and residential aged care.
• Ensure robust clinical governance and regulatory compliance.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, safety and continuous quality improvement.
• Lead the Lorne Campus as Director of Nursing and collaborate with Barwon Local Health Service Network.

Skills

Executive leadership

Interpersonal communication

Collaboration

Quality improvement

Education

RN registration with AHPRA

Postgraduate qualification in health leadership

Job description

Great Ocean Road Health is seeking a Director of Clinical Services to lead strategic and operational delivery of high-quality clinical care across acute, urgent care and residential aged care in a rural health service setting.

The role requires current RN registration with AHPRA and substantial senior management experience in an integrated service model, with emphasis on governance, safety, and continuous improvement. Postgraduate qualifications are highly desirable.