AWH Service Development Operational Clinical Lead - Nursing

About the Role

Closing Date: 12/12/2025

• Join the largest regional health service between Sydney and Melbourne
• Competitive salary plus generous salary packaging options
• Flexibility for balancing work and life commitments 

The AWH Service Development Operational Nursing Clinical Lead is a key leadership role guiding the clinical workforce through a critical transformation phase at Albury Wodonga Health (AWH). The primary responsibility is to ensure operational readiness of all services and clinical teams during the staged transition to new clinical spaces. You will be responsible for existing programs and implementing operational changes across service delivery models, workflows, and staffing structures. This ensures the clinical workforce adapts effectively to the new environments. The Nursing Clinical Lead collaborates with clinical, operational, and project teams to implement contemporary models of care, optimise service delivery, and support a smooth transition into modernised spaces. This enables the delivery of, safe, efficient, and quality services.

Qualifications & Experience

1. Tertiary qualification as a Registered Nurse (RN) or higher
2. Extensive clinical experience as a nurse within a public health setting, with demonstrated leadership experience across nursing teams.
3. Demonstrated expertise in service development, change management, and project implementation, particularly in the context of clinical service delivery in a healthcare environment.
4. Experience in leading nursing teams and contributing to the strategic direction of the nursing workforce within a larger organisational context.
5. Strong understanding of contemporary models of care, service delivery innovations, and healthcare systems.
6. Advanced verbal and written communication skills to facilitate consultation, negotiation, and collaboration.
7. High-level computer literacy and advanced proficiency using Microsoft Office programs and applications

Employment Type: This is a full-time 40-hour-a-week position with a monthly ADO, fixed-term opportunity for 24 months 

For further details, please refer to the Position Description. Contact Linda Hudec - linda.hudec@awh.org.au

About Albury Wodonga Health (AWH)

AWH serves as the largest regional healthcare provider between Sydney and Melbourne, situated in the border cities of Albury and Wodonga. With a dedicated team of over 3,000 professionals, we proudly service a population of up to 300,000 across North-East Victoria and Southern NSW. Our extensive network encompasses two primary hospital campuses and an additional 22 sites, delivering a diverse range of emergency, surgical, women’s and children’s, community, mental health, allied health, and sub-acute services. Our growth continues with the opening of a state-of-the-art Emergency Department in 2024, and excitingly, the construction of a new hospital at our Albury site by 2028.  This expansion will greatly elevate our ability to service the needs of our community, and we need a great team of people like you to accomplish this.

What awaits you at AWH?

We are committed to our Employee Value Proposition and will deliver on our key pillars of Growth, Balance, Contribution and Lifestyle. We provide comprehensive induction and training to set you up for success, offer exceptional Rewards and Benefits and continuously nurture your professional growth by providing opportunities for development. 

Are you ready to become part of our team?

To uncover compelling reasons to embark on this career journey with us and become part of our fantastic team, please refer to our Candidate Information Pack.

Salary and terms will be in accordance with the relevant state EBA or Award.

AWH prioritises Equal Employment Opportunity, Ethical Practice, and embraces Cultural Diversity and Social Inclusion. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. Please note that appointments are contingent on satisfactory pre-employment checks including Criminal Record check and working with Children checks.

Important Notice: All healthcare workers must maintain all vaccinations required by relevant healthcare regulations, guidelines, or their specific role within the organisation. In addition to mandatory vaccinations, AWH strongly encourage all employees to receive the COVID-19 vaccination and the seasonal influenza (flu) vaccination, as recommended by public health authorities and as a preventative measure to help ensure the safety and well-being of patients, colleagues, and the broader community.

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