The Royal Melbourne Hospital is one of Australia’s leading public healthcare providers. Join the team. Build a career. We are looking for a passionate and dedicated individual to join The Royal Melbourne Hospital.

Director of Nursing and Operations – Surgical Services
The Royal Melbourne Hospital

• Full Time, Fixed Term Leadership Position
• Lead Clinical Excellence Across 16 Operating Theatres and 8 Surgical Wards
• Shape the Future of Surgical Care in a World-Class Public Health Service

The Royal Melbourne Hospital is seeking a visionary and accomplished Director of Nursing and Operations to lead and advance clinical care, workforce strategy, and operational performance across our Surgical Services portfolio. This is a rare opportunity to join one of Victoria’s most respected health services in a senior executive role, influencing the delivery of safe, timely, and person-centred surgical care.

Your New Role:

• Provide strategic and professional leadership across Surgical Services, encompassing 16 operating theatres, 8 surgical wards, and a dedicated Day Procedure Unit.
• Lead high-performing nursing teams, ensuring evidence-based practice, appropriate skill mix, and outstanding patient experience.
• Drive innovation in clinical service delivery, quality improvement, education, and research.
• Partner with the General Manager, Surgical Services and other senior leaders to shape service direction, optimise resource utilisation, and deliver on key operational and financial objectives.
• Foster a culture of safety, excellence, and collaboration in line with RMH’s values and the Melbourne Way.

About You:

• Registered Nurse with current AHPRA registration and relevant postgraduate qualifications.
• Demonstrated senior leadership experience in a complex health setting, preferably within surgical services.
• Proven capability in strategic planning, workforce leadership, operational management, and change implementation.
• A collaborative leader who builds strong relationships and inspires teams to achieve shared goals.
• Commitment to clinical governance, patient safety, professional development, and healthcare innovation.

Benefits of working at RMH:

• Be part of a supportive and values-driven workplace culture
• Career growth opportunities, ongoing training, and professional development
• Access to Health & Wellbeing programs including Fitness Passport, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and Staff Peer Support
• Salary packaging, on-site car parking, and great public transport access

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All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Record Check. Successful applicants will be required to provide evidence of an immunisation assessment prior to commencement.

The RMH stands in solidarity with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in work and care. We are proud to be a workplace that champions diversity, inclusion and equality for our staff and our community.  Our goal is for our people to feel safe, included and supported so that they can be at their best every single day. We encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities, and identities to apply to our vacancies, and will consider adjustments to support such applications.