Facility Nurse Manager - West Wyalong

the original; West Wyalong; On-site; AUD 158,000 - 161,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation – 3 months supported

Salary Packaging – up to $20,600 p.a.

Novated car leasing option

Professional development

Health & wellbeing programs

NSW Rural Health Workforce Incentive:

$20k incentive + $10k rolling annual

Job summary

Murrumbidgee Local Health District is seeking a Facility Nurse Manager, Grade 3, to lead the West Wyalong Hospital and drive strategic and operational delivery of services. You will steer continuous improvement to strengthen patient outcomes and governance while managing resources and staff performance.

The role requires unrestricted nursing registration, demonstrated leadership in healthcare, and excellent communication. NSW rural incentives and accommodation support are included.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership to ensure evidence-based care within contemporary models of practice.
• Oversee governance processes including incident response, complaints, and risk management.
• Lead quality improvement initiatives and drive KPI achievement and patient/staff surveys.

Skills

Nurse leadership

Clinical governance

Communication

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. MLHD-Facility Manager Grade 3 - West Wyalong. Requisition Number: REQ696556 Employment Type: Temporary Full - Time (until 31 October 2027) Position Classification: Nurse Manager - Grade 3 Remuneration: $158,236.73 - $161,174.38 per annum (+ super + 17.5% leave loading where applicable) Hours per week: 38 Applications Close: 4 November 2026 Vaccination Category: A Location: West Wyalong * Incentive position* 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 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.

• 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.

About You

• 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.

Benefits

• Meaningful Impact – Play a vital role in supporting essential services to our diverse and vibrant regional communities.
• Accomodation-3 months supported accommodation, can be considered.
• Generous Salary Packaging – Access up to $20,600 per annum tax-free for living expenses, plus the option for novated car leasing.
• 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.
• Up to $20k NSW Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme + $10k rolling annual incentive (incentive value dependent on full-time equivalent, position and location).

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.

This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are 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 contact Kerry Linderman, Cluster Manager, via [e-mail] if you have any questions about this role.