Reference Number: [[id]]:  [[title]]  Employment Type: [[filter2]]  Location: [[custJobl]]   About Northern Health:  As an organisation we have a clear focus on how we service and partner with our community, including our strategy of helping the community stay well when at home. Our reputation of community minded, inclusive and progressive is matched to none. Northern Health is located in the rapidly growing northern suburbs with projected growth the biggest in the state. With a booming, culturally rich and diverse community, and less than an hourâs drive from the CBD (still within the bounds of Myki and ride-sharing), Melbourneâs North is fast becoming the place to be.   Northern Health are seeking applications from motivated and suitably experienced Director of Operations / Site Director of Nursing to join the Broadmeadows Hospital team in a permanent, full time position.  Northern Health is the major provider of acute, maternity, sub-acute, mental health, specialist, community and home-based services in Melbourneâs rapidly growing outer north.  Services are provided through our six main campuses: Northern Hospital Epping, Broadmeadows Hospital, Bundoora Centre, Craigieburn and Mernda Community Hospitals Centres and Kilmore District Hospital. In addition, Mental Health Services are provided at Epping, Broadmeadows, Jacana, Preston, Mill Park, Mernda and Coburg.  About the Role: The Director of Operations / Site Director of Nursing (DON), Broadmeadows Hospital, is accountable for the operational, financial, and quality performance of services at Broadmeadows Hospital within the Division of Medicine and Cancer Services and the Division of Subacute. This senior leadership role works in close partnership with medical, nursing, executive, and operational leaders to deliver coordinated, patient-centred care. It integrates operational management with professional nursing governance to ensure the delivery of safe, high-quality, and efficient inpatient and ambulatory services.  A strong focus is placed on patient flow, access, system performance, workforce capability, and patient experience. The role leads the optimisation of key performance indicators including length of stay, bed utilisation, and throughput, and drives service improvement initiatives that enhance capacity, efficiency, and clinical outcomes.  To be successful in this role you will have: Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse Minimum 5 yearsâ experience in a senior nursing and operational leadership within a complex healthcare environment Strong working knowledge of hospital operations, patient flow, and performance management frameworks Proven ability to lead large multidisciplinary teams and drive service improvement at scale Demonstrated experience in financial management, including budget oversight and efficiency initiatives Well-developed leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills A track record of delivering quality, safety, and patient experience improvements Experience in implementing and optimising digital health systems, including EMRs  Next Steps . . . If this opportunity sounds like the next step in your career, then we would love to hear from you. Please click on the 'Apply' button and follow the prompts.  For further details, please refer to the Position Description. Alternatively, you can contact Rebecca.vandePaver@nh.org.au Divisional Director, Medicine & Cancer Services or Johanna.Hayes@nh.org.au Divisional Director of Subacute and Hospital without Walls.  Applications close 2 June 2026  Shortlisting will commence immediately for this vacancy. If an appropriate candidate is sourced, the advertising may close early, thus we advise you to apply right away. Why work at the Northern Health?  NH offer a range of benefits which support and reward staff both personally and professionally. Our staff benefits include award winning facilities and campus partnerships, Professional development and events, an award-winning Health and wellbeing program and financial benefits.  Health and Wellbeing programs, including our new âThriveâ program Flexibility in the workplace and extra leave options and support An inclusive and culturally safe space Access to salary packaging & EAP Comprehensive Library services for learning, research, clinical decision-making, leisure and wellbeing (onsite and online) Work with us! Northern Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds are encouraged.
