Nurse Manager - 10-20k Incentives Offered

Western NSW Local Health District; Cobar; On-site; AUD 144,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentives Offered

Job summary

Western NSW Local Health District is seeking a Nurse Manager - Grade 1 at Cobar Health Service in rural NSW. The role combines clinical leadership with staff management, supervision, budgeting and planning to support optimal patient outcomes.

You’ll work across Emergency and Acute Ward units, with on-call and after-hours duties as needed to drive safe, evidence-based nursing care. The position offers a rotating roster and incentives of 10–20k; extensive post-graduate experience and management

Job description

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time Position

Classification: Nurse Manager Grade 1

Remuneration: $143,574.55 - $146,512.21 pa (+ superannuation + salary packaging options) + NSW Health - Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme (conditions apply - to find out more, visit Western NSW LHD Incentives)

Location: Cobar, NSW - Find out more

Hours Per Week: 38

Applications Close: 15 November 2026 - 11:59pm

Nurse Manager - 10 - 20k Incentives Offered

Cobar Health Service

About the role

Looking for a nursing role where you truly use all your skills and feel valued for you clinical judgement? Join the Cobar Health Service rural facility where your autonomy, confidence and decision-making are not only trusted - they're essential. The team at Cobar are looking for their next great to leader to help them deliver on their vision to build healthier rural people and thriving communities. With the ability to work between Emergency and Acute Ward units. You will have current Triage and ALS qualifications. Emergency experience is required. The position is split with management and clinical work, is on a rotating roster and you would be expected to work weekends and after hours at times. You will be managing and supervising staff and clinical nursing practice with a focus on optimal patient outcomes and professional growth for staff. Other duties include case management, treatment planning, recruitment, budgeting, scheduling, mentoring and developing educational plans. You'll be a role model to uphold policies and professional standards practices with staff to deliver evidence based best-practice and safe care. You'll also be an advocate for our organisational change processes to continuously improve nursing care delivery. This is level 1 position so is suited to a nurse that wants to take the next step in their management career. You will have extensive post graduate experience, including Emergency Department, and relevant post-graduate qualifications in management or a willingness to do so within 12 months. This is truly a fabulous opportunity for you to progress your career by experiencing management nursing with the wide scope of practice only a rural setting can bring. The rewards are immense. We commit to support you in an inclusive, collaborative and caring team environment, and will help you develop the skills you need to reach your potential. Innovation and continuous improvement is at the heart of all roles, and through your leadership, you'll be part of shaping the future of rural health. It's not always easy, but it will always be extremely rewarding.

To find out more about the role click to view the Position Description

A career with Western NSW means you can challenge yourself, make an impact and shape the future of rural health. To explore the benefits of a career in our Local Health District, visit the WNSWLHD website.

Role-related enquiries

Please contact Mary Urquhart, Health Service Manager on 02 6879 9500 or at [e-mail] for more information.

Additional information for applicants

• All suitably qualified Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply for this position. This is a targeted position under GSE Rule 26. Where possible, affirmative action will be applied to support employment of eligible persons.


• This recruitment may be used to create an Eligibility List for similar roles in the future (ongoing or temporary).


• Western NSW LHD can provide reasonable adjustments in the workplace. Applicants who provide information on an injury, health condition, or disability in their pre-employment forms will receive a functional assessment from our Risk Management Unit (RMU). This review will consider the applicant’s needs and what reasonable adjustments and workplace supports are available to support their employment journey.


• Western NSW LHD is committed to the safety and wellbeing of every child in our care. All staff in WNSWLHD are required to provide a safe and supportive environment for children, while working to protect them from harm and abuse. For more information on the Child Safety Standards, visit: NSW Government - Office of Children's Guardian


• Western NSW is committed to creating a safe and accessible workplace that promotes diversity, inclusion and belonging. As a vibrant and diverse region, rich in community and culture, we welcome applications from all people to build a respectful workplace dedicated to delivering the best health outcomes for our community.

To find out more about the remuneration and conditions, visit NSW Public Health System Awards

For more information, visit a Guide to Employment with WNSWLHD #RuralHealthIncentive