Lead with impact as the Director of Nursing within the Office of the Chief Operating Officer, providing strong governance and oversight of operational performance, compliance, risk, and reporting. Lead a dedicated team to deliver high-quality board-level reporting, drive accountability for divisional outcomes, and ensure operational excellence aligns with Gold Coast Health’s strategic objectives.

Job details

The Role

An opportunity has become available for a Director of Nursing (Performance, Scheduling and Access) to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 13 000-strong team is on providing world-class health care to people living in the Gold Coast, and northern New South Wales region of Australia.

You will

• Lead operational performance and planning across the portfolio to deliver safe, efficient, and high-quality care that meets organisational and systemwide targets
• Drive excellence in patient flow and access, partnering with executive leaders to optimise capacity and performance across all facilities
• Strengthen governance, risk, and compliance frameworks to ensure operational accountability, legislative adherence, and service quality
• Inspire and lead high-performing teams, fostering collaboration, readiness, and a culture of continuous improvement across the health service

About you

To be successful in this position you will require:

• Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent  
• Registration with the Nursing Midwifery Board of Australia
• A Masters or higher qualification within a relevant area is highly desirable
• Evidence of vaccination, or be able to be vaccinated against and remain vaccinated against - Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis and Hepatitis B
• Tuberculosis screening, to identify if the tuberculosis vaccination may be required
• Declaration of serious discipline history must be disclosed
• Criminal History Screening will be required for new employees (GCH will cover cost)

Benefits

• Flexible work options
• Career Development
• Salary Packaging
• Modern Facilities
• Diverse Work Culture
• Research Opportunities
• 12.75% super
• 17.5% leave loading

Salary

• Permanent full time
• Base salary $191 973 per annum

About Us

Working with facility Directors of Nursing, this position supports the Office of the Chief Operating Officer to achieve sustainable service outcomes and operational readiness for new hospitals and care models.

About Gold Coast Health

• Nationally and internationally recognised location for innovative medical research and health care
• Annual operating budget exceeding $1.5 billion
• More than 1100 beds across three hospitals - Gold Coast University Hospital, Robina Hospital, Varsity Lakes Hospital and Robina and Southport Health Precincts
• Secondary and tertiary health services across more than 20 facilities
• Opportunity to combine professional advancement, job satisfaction and relaxation into one fulfilling lifestyle
• A workplace culture that encourages people to bring their whole selves to work so that they can perform at their best
• Committed to reflecting the diversity of the Gold Coast community and ensuring each staff member is included and feels like they belong

How to Apply

Click APPLY to submit your application by Thursday, 27 November 2025

Gold Coast Health is committed to providing an accessible, inclusive work environment. Please contact the nominated person if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout this recruitment process.

Job Ad reference: GC669685

Please note: no third-party applications will be accepted.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

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Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• Gold Coast Health PPM (PDF)
  
  Information for Applicants (PDF)
  
  GC669685 - RD (PDF)