Nurse Manager Grade 2 - Executive Support - Temporary Full Time - Sydney/Sydney Eye Hospital
Position Classification: Nurse Manager Grade 2 - Executive Support
Remuneration: $66.51 - $67.83 per hour plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ580889
Applications Close: Sunday 22 June 2025
Nurse Manager Grade 2 - Executive Support - Temporary Full Time - Sydney/Sydney Eye Hospital
Are you a motivated and organised nursing leader ready to make a hospital-wide impact? Sydney/Sydney Eye Hospital is seeking a dynamic Nurse Manager Grade 2 – Executive Support to join our senior nursing leadership team and help drive high-quality, safe care across our facility.
The Role
The vision for South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is ‘exceptional care, healthier lives’. SESLHD is committed to enabling our community to be healthy and well, and to providing the best possible compassionate care when people need it. SESLHD is committed to improving the care provided to our patients in line with our vision of Working together to improve the health and wellbeing of our community.
In this pivotal leadership role, you will work closely with the Director of Nursing & Support Services, providing strategic and operational support across key areas such as nursing governance, clinical safety, workforce planning, and organisational initiatives.
As a senior member of the nursing leadership team, you will play an integral role in executive decision-making and lead projects that strengthen hospital-wide operations – enhancing both patient outcomes and staff experience.
The Nurse Manager – Executive Support reports directly to the Director of Nursing & Support Services and contributes to the delivery of safe, effective care through strong leadership, oversight of nursing governance, and alignment with both local and state health priorities.
Key responsibilities include:
- Providing strategic nursing leadership and executive-level operational support.
- Implementing and monitoring key nursing initiatives aligned with SESLHD and NSW Health priorities.
- Driving excellence in clinical governance, patient safety, quality standards and workforce capability.
- Preparing and presenting executive-level reports, briefings, and project updates.
- Collaborating across clinical teams and corporate services to achieve integrated patient care outcomes.
- Representing nursing services on hospital committees, including safety and quality, workforce, and strategic planning groups.
Where You’ll Be Working
As Australia’s oldest hospital, Sydney/Sydney Eye Hospital proudly combines a rich heritage with a commitment to innovation and clinical excellence. We specialise in general medicine, eye health, and specialist surgery, delivering high-quality care in the heart of Sydney’s CBD.
Our Location:
- Centrally located opposite Martin Place and St James Station
- Easy access to buses, light rail, metro, and ferry services
- On-site subsidised parking available
What We Offer
- Up to 12 ADOs per year (for full-time staff)
- Salary packaging options to boost your take-home pay
- Access up to $9K in tax-free living expenses and $2.6K for meals/entertainment
- Fitness Passport – discounted gym memberships
- Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
- Discounted Private Health Insurance
- Work in the heart of Sydney – with close proximity to beaches, restaurants, and cultural landmarks
Join us and take the next step in your leadership career with one of Australia’s most respected and historic hospitals.
For more information on careers and benefits of working for SESLHD, visit our page
Selection Criteria:
- Registered Nurse who holds current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA)
- Relevant management tertiary qualification or working towards same, or a combination of study and work experience with a demonstrated commitment to professional development
- Demonstrated experience and competencies in organisational change management and achievements of measurable outcomes
- Proven ability in innovative clinical service delivery, harm minimisation and project management
- Sound verbal, written and negotiation skills with an aptitude to utilize relevant information technology platforms
- Recent broad clinical and operational experience within a complex health care environment
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in human and financial resource management and delivery of health care services
- Demonstrated sound knowledge of current clinical practice, its delivery and models of care
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Natalie Maier on Natalie.Maier@health.nsw.gov.au
Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.
SESLHD values a diverse workforce. Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging strategy here.
Reasonable Adjustments
NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email SESLHD-Recruitment-POWH-SSEH@health.nsw.gov.au and let us know.
Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.
Information for applicants:
- An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies.
- Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
- Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description.
- Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer.
SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients and their carers, feel supported. We invite candidates of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, cultural backgrounds, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, and Indigenous Australians to apply. We do have an Aboriginal Employment Consultant that can also provide support (SESLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website
