Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Grade in advertisement
Occupation: Medicine, nursing and midwifery
Location: Barwon South West - Warrnambool
Reference: VG/1955882
Position overview
About the role
South West Healthcare (SWH) is seeking an experienced and collaborative nursing and midwifery leader to join our senior leadership team as Deputy Director of Nursing (DDON) - Women, Children and Specialist Outpatient Services.
In this leadership role, you will provide strategic and operational oversight of nursing and midwifery services across the portfolio, supporting the delivery of safe, high-quality, and family-centred care for our community. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer (COO), with a professional reporting line to the Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer, you will play a key role in service improvement, workforce development, clinical governance, and operational performance.
As SWH's designated Senior Midwife, you will champion excellence in midwifery practice, strengthen governance and professional standards, and help shape innovative services that meet the evolving needs of women, children, and families across the region.
What you bring
You are a respected health leader with expertise in clinical governance, service delivery, and leading change to improve quality, safety, and outcomes. We are looking specifically for the following;
What we offer
You will enjoy benefits such as:
Who we are
As an organisation, SWH prides itself on its values, of Care, Respect, Excellence, Integrity and Leadership, and its overall dedicatio n to the local community. Learn more about SWH here.
SWH is the largest health service in South West Victoria, providing acute, mental health, rehabilitation, and aged care together with an extensive range of primary and community health services across the South West catchment. SWH is the lead agency for the South West Local Health Service Network, presenting an exciting opportunity for SWH to provide strong leadership and support across the entire region. With a population of approximately 39,000 and a catchment of 100,000 Warrnambool is the regional centre of Victoria's Great South Coast.
To learn about the vibrant city and region please visit: http://www.warrnambool.com/
How to apply
Submit your application by selecting the Apply button below and include a cover letter and resume by Sunday 6 December 2026. Please ensure you address the selection criteria as outlined in the position description.
The successful applicant will be required to be eligible for and undergo the following:
South West Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to Inclusion, Diversity & Equity by providing a trusting workplace that is safe, respectful and inclusive of all individuals, and that be ensuring workplaces reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, people with disability, people of all genders, and member of the LGBTQI+ community. We are committed to the Child Safe Standards, which aim to protect children and young people.
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