Registered Nurse Level 4 Grade 3 - Assistant Director of Nursing

ACT Health; Canberra; On-site; AUD 148,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Salary packaging options

Flexible working conditions

Job summary

ACT Health in Canberra is seeking a Senior Nursing leader to serve as Assistant Director of Nursing within Mental Health, Justice Health and Alcohol and Drug Services. You will lead clinical governance, workforce capability, quality and safety, shaping professional practice and patient outcomes across Canberra Health Services.

The role is a high-impact, executive-level position reporting to the Director of Nursing, offering strategic influence, supportive relocation considerations, and a

Qualifications

• Lead, influence and shape the future of nursing across Mental Health, Justice Health and Alcohol and Drug Services.
• Senior leadership role focusing on clinical governance, workforce capability, quality, safety and professional practice.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic initiatives to improve patient outcomes and service delivery across Canberra Health Services.
• Oversee governance, workforce development and professional practice in collaboration with the Director of Nursing.

Job description

Registered Nurse Level 4 Grade 3 - Assistant Director of Nursing

Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent
Classification: Registered Nurse Level 4.3 (P10736)
Salary: $163,994 (Plus 12.5% Super)
Location: Canberra Health Services
Section: Mental Health, Justice Health, Alcohol and Drug Services
Closing Date: 11 November 2026

What can we offer you:

City living without the traffic – click here to see why you should live in Canberra.

Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital.

Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions.

Flexible working conditions.

Reimbursement of relocation expenses for interstate candidates (subject to review and approval).

To find out more on what a career at CHS can give you, the benefits of working with us and why Canberra is Australia's happiest city click here: Benefits of working with us - Canberra Health Services (act.gov.au)

About the Role:

Lead, influence and shape the future of nursing across Mental Health Justice Health and Alcohol and Drug Services. Join the Office of the Director of Nursing as an Assistant Director of Nursing and drive excellence in clinical governance, workforce capability, quality, safety and professional practice. This senior leadership role offers the opportunity to lead strategic initiatives, inspire innovation, and make a lasting impact on patient outcomes and service delivery across Canberra Health Services.

For more information regarding the position duties click here for the Position Description.

Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to:

Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy.

Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person centred care. It provides acute, sub-acute, primary and community‐based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding region. More information can be found on the CHS website.

Our Vision: creating exceptional health care together
Our Role: to be a health service that is trusted by our community
Our Values: Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and Kind

CHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are particularly encouraged to apply.

The new state-of-the‑art Building 5 is now officially open at Canberra Hospital. This 44,000sqm, nine‑storey facility, the largest healthcare infrastructure project in the Territory’s history, delivers cutting‑edge acute clinical services. Building 5 seamlessly integrates with existing campus buildings, ensuring smooth public access, patient transportation, and efficient logistics.

If you would like further information regarding this opportunity, please contact Anita Cregan at 0413 097 *** or at ************@act.gov.au.