Facility Manager - West Wyalong

Facility Manager - West Wyalong

Murrumbidgee Local Health District

Location: West Wyalong Salary: $153,629.36 - $156,478.31 per annum, pro rata, plus salary packaging Work Type: Permanent Part-Time On-site: Yes

West Wyalong offers a blend of career prospects and a country lifestyle, known for its gold mining heritage and distinctive Main Street. Residents can enjoy local amenities, sporting clubs, nearby nature reserves, and the close-knit atmosphere of a farming community. Its strategic location at the intersection of the Newell and Mid-Western Highways provides convenient access across regional NSW, approximately 5 hours from Sydney, 3 hours from Canberra, and 2 hours from Wagga Wagga.

About the Role

As the Facility Nurse Manager, you will be responsible for the strategic and operational delivery of services at West Wyalong Hospital. In this part-time, job-share position, you will lead your team and proactively oversee continuous improvement initiatives to enhance service delivery and achieve better health outcomes for patients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide clinical leadership to ensure the delivery of evidence-based care within contemporary practice models.
• Ensure governance processes are established, including timely and appropriate responses to incidents, complaints, and risk management.
• Lead and manage processes that drive quality outcomes, patient safety, and support continuous improvement, evidenced by key performance indicators, outcome measures, patient and staff surveys, and audit results.
• Manage the efficient use and coordination of physical and financial resources to maximise expenditure towards health outcomes.
• Ensure plans are in place to promote business continuity and prevent potential service disruptions.
• Lead by motivating and managing teams, applying change management strategies to address challenges in community and rural health service delivery.

About You

• Current, unrestricted authority to practice as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Demonstrated experience in a leadership or management role within a healthcare setting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A commitment to continuous improvement and professional development.

What MLHD Offers:

• Meaningful Impact: Play a vital role in supporting essential services for diverse and vibrant regional communities.
• Incentives: This position qualifies for incentives under the NSW Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme.
• Accommodation: 3 months of supported accommodation may be considered.
• Working Arrangements: Job share arrangement with a fortnightly roster: Week 1 - Monday and Tuesday; Week 2 - Monday, Tuesday, and Friday. This is designed as an ideal part-time position for work-life balance.
• Salary Packaging: Access up to $20,600 per annum tax-free for living expenses, with the option for novated car leasing.
• Professional Development: Opportunities for ongoing learning and career development.
• Health & Wellbeing Support: Access to comprehensive wellness programs for you and your family, including Employee Assistance Programs, Fitness Passport, and initiatives supporting physical and mental health.

How to Apply

To apply, please click "Apply Now". For any questions regarding this role, please contact Kerry Linderman, Cluster Manager, via Kerry.Linderman@health.nsw.gov.au.

Your application will require:

• Current Curriculum Vitae (CV).
• Application letter.
• Responses to application questions.

Murrumbidgee Local Health District is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+ individuals, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities.

Additional Information:

• Requisition Number: REQ670879
• Position Classification: Nurse Manager - Grade 3
• Hours per week: 19 hours
• Applications Close: 29 July 2026
• Vaccination Category: A
• Reporting Line: Cluster Manager
• Ideal Start Date: To be advised.

This is a NSW Health Category A position requiring immunisation and screening for specific diseases, as detailed in the NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11). You will need to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment.