Facility Manager (Incentives Offered)

Southern NSW Local Health District; West Wyalong; On-site; AUD 158,000 - 161,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentives under NSW Rural Health

3 months accommodation

Salary packaging

Novated car leasing

Professional development

Wellbeing programs

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Murrumbidgee Local Health District invites applications for a Facility Nurse Manager in West Wyalong. This part-time, job-share role oversees clinical leadership, governance, and continuous improvement to strengthen service delivery at West Wyalong Hospital.

Salary is in the NSW Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme, with up to $20,000 sign-on and up to $10,000 annual incentives where applicable. The position offers pro rata pay of the annual remuneration plus superannuation and leave loading

Qualifications

• Current authority to practice unrestricted as a Registered Nurse with the AHPRA.
• Proven experience in a leadership or management role within a healthcare setting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership to ensure evidence-based care and governance processes are in place.
• Drive quality outcomes, patient safety, and continuous improvement with KPI and audit focus.
• Manage financial and physical resources to maximise health outcomes and ensure business continuity.
• Lead and motivate teams, applying change management to rural health service delivery.

Skills

Nurse leadership

AHPRA RN

Communication

Change management

Job description

*This position qualifies for incentives under the NSW Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme , including up to $20,000 sign on incentive, and up to $10,000 each year (incentive value dependent on full-time equivalent, position and location).

Requisition Number: REQ685239
Employment Type: Permanent Part - Time
Position Classification: Nurse Manager - Grade 3
Remuneration: $158,236.73 - $161,174.38 per annum, pro rata (+ super + 17.5% leave loading where applicable)
Hours per week: 19 hours
Applications Close: 11 September 2026
Vaccination Category: A
Location: West Wyalong

Lead Local. Make an Impact. West Wyalong

West Wyalong offers the perfect mix of career opportunity and country lifestyle. Known for its rich gold mining history and iconic crooked Main Street. Enjoy local cafés, sporting clubs, nearby nature reserves, and the charm of a close-knit farming community. Positioned where the Newell and Mid-Western Highways meet, West Wyalong provides easy access across regional NSW and is conveniently located around 5 hours from Sydney, 3 hours from Canberra, and 2 hours from Wagga Wagga — giving you the benefits of rural living while staying well connected.

About the Opportunity

As the Facility Nurse Manager, you will be responsible for the strategic and operational delivery of services at West Wyalong Hospital. In leading your team in this part time-Job share position, you will take a proactive role in overseeing and driving continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen service delivery, and achieve improved health outcomes for patients.

As the Facility Nurse Manager , you will:

• Provide clinical leadership to the team, to ensure the exceptional delivery of evidence-based care within contemporary models of practice. Ensure governance processes are in place, including timely and appropriate responses to incidents, complaints, and risk management.
• Lead and manage processes that drive quality outcomes, ensure patient safety, and support continuous improvement—demonstrated through the achievement of key performance indicators, outcome measures, patient and staff surveys, and audit results
• Manage the efficient use and coordination of physical and financial resources to maximise expenditure toward health outcomes and ensure plans are in place to promote business continuity and avoid potential service disruptions
• Lead with purpose by motivating and managing teams, applying change management to address challenges in community and rural health service delivery.
• Current authority to practice unrestricted as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Proven experience in a leadership or management role within a healthcare setting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and professional development.

At Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD), we offer more than a job — we offer the chance to make a real difference.

• Meaningful Impact – Play a vital role in supporting essential services to our diverse and vibrant regional communities.
• This position qualifies for incentives under the NSW Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme. Find out more here.
• Accomodation-3 months supported accommodation, can be considered.
• Working Arrangements – Job share- Fortnightly roster, First week- Monday and Tuesday , and second week-Monday, Tuesday and Friday. Making it the ideal part time position for a great work life balance.
• Generous Salary Packaging – Access up to $20,600 per annum tax-free for living expenses, plus the option for novated car leasing. Is this affected by part time position
• Professional Development – Take advantage of ongoing learning and career development opportunities.
• Health & Wellbeing Support – Benefit from our comprehensive wellness programs for you and your family, including Employee Assistance Programs Fitness Passport and initiatives to support both physical and mental health.

Murrumbidgee Local Health District is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply.

If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, you can access recruitment application support through the Stepping Up initiative.

NSW Health acknowledges the people of the many traditional countries and language groups of New South Wales. It acknowledges the wisdom of Elders past and present, and pays respect to all Aboriginal communities of today.