Planned Surgery Clinical Nurse Consultant Permanent Part Time minimum 64 hours up to Full Time with an ADO Classification - ZA7 Salary - $62.78 to $66.0842 per hour 12% Superannuation Salary Packaging About the role WDHS is seeking an experienced Planned Surgery Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC) to lead the coordination and enhancement of our Planned Surgery Services. This new senior role will strengthen pre-admission processes, theatre booking oversight, surgical consulting workflows, and organisational readiness for the Elective Surgery Information System (ESIS). The CNC will support delivery of regional and statewide priorities outlined in the Victorian Surgical Services Blueprint, ensuring patients are well prepared for surgery, theatre utilisation is optimised, and elective surgery reporting meets Department of Health standards. The successful applicant will bring strong perioperative or surgical access experience, leadership capability, and a proven record in service improvement, workflow development and data driven quality initiatives. Working collaboratively with theatre, pre-admission and surgical teams, the CNC will drive safe, timely and equitable access to planned surgery. About us At Western District Health Service (WDHS) we pride ourselves on our strong teamwork and our shared commitment to providing person-centred high-quality healthcare to the Southern Grampians community. We encourage and celebrate diversity, inclusion and accessibility for our staff and visitors to our services and we are dedicated to living our values of: I ntegrity, I nnovation, C ollaboration, A ccountability, R espect and E mpathy. With a population of approximately 10,000 and a catchment of 16,500, Hamilton is the regional centre of Victoria's Southern Grampians region and WDHS is the largest employer in the region. WDHS provides a comprehensive range of acute inpatient services, residential aged care and primary and community health services. To find our more information about WDHS you can visit > The Greater Hamilton region is rich with lifestyle opportunities and facilities. Working for WDHS will enable you to pursue your profession, build your career and enjoy a great work/life balance. With the Grampians National Park and stunning beaches on your doorstep in Warrnambool, Port Fairy and Portland and wineries dotted in-between, a better lifestyle is waiting for you! To find our more information about the Greater Hamilton region you can visit > We can offer: Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team Flexible working arrangements Generous Salary Packaging options Free on site car parking Excellent employment conditions For further details and to view the selection criteria please see the Position description. Closing Date: Sunday 15th of March 2026 Proposed Interview Date: Upon receipt of suitable applicants Western District Health Service is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and culturally safe workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We are dedicated to transparent and equitable hiring practices that recognise the strengths, experiences and perspectives people bring from all walks of life. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, members of the LGBTIQA community, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people living with disability. If you require any support or adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact our People & Culture team, we are here to ensure you can participate fully and comfortably. All successful applicants will be required to hold (or be willing to obtain) a current National Criminal Police Check. Depending on the role, a Working with Children Check and/or NDIS Worker Screening Check may also be required. Compliance with WDHS’s immunisation and vaccination requirements is a condition of employment. Apply Now
