Facility Nurse Manager – Casual Leadership Opportunities Across MLHD

Murrumbidgee Local Health District; Murrumbidgee; On-site; AUD 158,000 - 161,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

12% superannuation

Salary packaging and novated leasing

Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading

Meal allowance considerations

Short term free accommodation

Flexible work options (hybrid)

Paid maternity and parental leave

Long service and carers leave

Discounted gym membership (Fitness)

Employee wellbeing support (EAP)

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

Murrumbidgee Local Health District seeks a Casual Facility Nurse Manager to provide day-to-day operational management of nursing and allied services across MLHD facilities. You will lead clinical teams, ensure safe, person-centred care, and drive improvements while effectively managing resources and working within the facilitys strategic priorities.

You will engage with multidisciplinary teams, oversee workforce planning, and maintain strong partnerships to support sustainable care.

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA/NMBA.
• Proven leadership and management experience in healthcare.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Experience balancing service demands with workforce resources and budgeting.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire nursing teams with strong clinical leadership.
• Drive quality and safety, and champion continuous improvement.
• Shape service delivery by planning and leading change.
• Manage people, budgets, and nursing service priorities.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support high-quality care.

Skills

Nurse leadership

Staff management

Communication

Financial management

Drivers license

Education

Health management

Health policy and planning

Business or equivalent

Job description

Facility Nurse Manager – District & MPS Facilities Make an impact across Murrumbidgee Local Health District as a Casual Facility Manager. In this rewarding leadership role, you’ll provide strategic and operational leadership across MLHD facilities, supporting teams to deliver safe, high-quality and person-centred care. You’ll foster positive workplace cultures, strengthen workforce capability and drive continuous improvement, while effectively managing resources and supporting responsive, sustainable healthcare across our regional communities. Employment type: Casual or Temporary opportunities available Position classification: Nurse Manager – Grade 3 Renumeration: $158,236.73 - $161,174.38 per annum (+ super + 17.5% leave loading where applicable) Location: Negotiable within MLHD Cluster areas as the facility nurse manager you may be required to provide support to: Deniliquin / Finley ,Corowa / Berrigan, Temora, Young and Tumut.

About the role

As the Facility Nurse Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day operational management of nursing and other clinical and non-clinical support services at our facilities. Your primary focus will be on providing safe, compassionate, person-centred care. You will collaborate with individuals and the multidisciplinary healthcare team to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care, ensuring the achievement of safe, quality care outcomes that meet the goals of each individual at the facility.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire nursing teams, providing strong clinical and professional leadership while developing the capability of staff.
• Drive quality and safety, championing continuous improvement, monitoring standards of care and supporting excellent patient outcomes.
• Shape service delivery by planning, implementing and leading change to ensure nursing services remain responsive and sustainable.
• Manage people and resources effectively, including workforce planning, performance, staffing priorities and nursing service budgets.
• Build strong partnerships with multidisciplinary teams and healthcare providers to support coordinated, high-quality care.

Our benefits:

• Financial
  • 12% superannuation
  • Salary packaging and novated leasing
  • Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full-time and part-time staff)
  • Meal allowance considerations
• Short term free accommodation
• Work-Life Balance
  • Flexible work options, including hybrid and varied hours (depending on the role)
  • Paid maternity and parental leave
  • Generous leave options including long service and carers leave
• Health & Wellbeing
  • Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport
  • Free and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP)
  • Wellbeing programs that promote mental health, resilience and balance

What We’re Looking For:

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA/NMBA, with demonstrated practice in accordance with relevant professional standards, codes and frameworks.
• Strong leadership and management experience, supported by relevant qualifications in health management, health policy and planning, business or equivalent, or a commitment to working towards these qualifications.
• An inspiring and capable people leader who can motivate teams, build a positive workplace culture and confidently lead change in a contemporary healthcare environment.
• Proven operational and financial management skills, with experience balancing competing service demands, workforce requirements and resources while achieving service goals.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to collaborate, negotiate and engage effectively with clinicians, managers, staff and key stakeholders, along with a current Class C driver’s licence and willingness to travel for work purposes.
• Successful applicants will be expected to actively participate in the casual Facility Manager pool, maintain reasonable availability for temporary assignments across MLHD facilities, and demonstrate flexibility in supporting the operational priorities and strategic direction of the facility to which they are assigned.

For role related queries or questions contact Karen Solah on [e-mail] for a confidential chat.

Applications close: 12 November 2026

This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements is outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11). You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.

MLHD values diversity and is committed to building an inclusive workplace culture that reflects the community we serve. We encourage applications from diverse community groups including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTI, people with a disability and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants can access recruitment application support through the Stepping Up initiative. NSW Health is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.