Executive Lead, Midwifery & Nursing Excellence

North Metropolitan Health Service; Perth; On-site; AUD 240,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Professional development opportunities

Diverse and inclusive culture

Job summary

North Metropolitan Health Service (NMHS) is seeking an exceptional leader for the role of Director Midwifery and Nursing, Women and Newborn Health Service (WNHS). Based at King Edward Memorial Hospital, the role provides strategic direction, governance and professional leadership across WNHS as part of NMHS.

This executive position shapes organisational strategy, drives clinical excellence and ensures safe, patient-centred care while building partnerships with universities and government

Qualifications

• Significant executive or senior leadership experience in nursing and/or midwifery within a large, complex healthcare organisation.
• Demonstrated ability to lead strategic reform, service improvement, workforce development and organisational change in challenging healthcare environments.
• Extensive experience in clinical governance, patient safety, quality improvement and the delivery of high-performing health services.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills with a proven ability to influence and collaborate across executive, clinical, academic and government sectors.
• A commitment to fostering a culture of innovation, research, education and continuous improvement.
• Eligibility for registration as a Registered Nurse and/or Midwife with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, together with the integrity, judgement and leadership capability expected of a senior executive.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership, professional stewardship and strategic direction for midwifery and nursing services across WNHS.
• Lead the development and implementation of strategic and operational plans that support organisational priorities, clinical excellence and sustainable service delivery.
• Drive quality improvement, innovation and evidence-based practice to enhance patient outcomes and clinical care systems.
• Oversee midwifery and nursing workforce strategy, staffing, workforce development, succession planning and capability building across the service.
• Ensure robust clinical and corporate governance, risk management and safety frameworks that support high-quality patient care.
• Build strong partnerships with clinicians, executive leaders, universities, professional bodies and government stakeholders to advance midwifery, nursing and women's health priorities.
• Contribute to statewide leadership, policy development and professional initiatives affecting midwifery, nursing and maternity services across Western Australia.

Skills

Executive leadership

Nursing/Midwifery leadership

Strategic reform

Clinical governance

Stakeholder engagement

Innovation & education

Job description

North Metropolitan Health Service (NMHS) is seeking an exceptional leader for the role of Director Midwifery and Nursing, Women and Newborn Health Service (WNHS). Based at King Edward Memorial Hospital, the role provides strategic direction, governance and professional leadership across WNHS as part of NMHS.

This executive position shapes organisational strategy, drives clinical excellence and ensures safe, patient-centred care while building partnerships with universities and government