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Assistant Director of Nursing - Sub-Acute & Aged Services (505598)

Tasmanian Government
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 27 Jul 2026
💰 $154,301/yr

About the role

The Team

Royal Hobart Hospital (RHH) is Tasmania’s largest hospital, and Sub-Acute, Aged and Community Services is one of the clinical streams which works across RHH and the Repatriation Centre, District Hospitals, Community Health Centres and community services within the Tasmanian Health Service. As the major clinical teaching and research centre, RHH works closely with the University of Tasmania and other institutions. All our services work closely together to focus on delivering excellence in healthcare to achieve improved outcomes for our consumers, our workforce, and the Tasmanian community.

The Role

As the Assistant Director of Nursing – Sub-Acute & Aged Services, you will provide strategic, operational and professional nursing leadership across a diverse portfolio of services. Working as a key member of the senior nursing leadership team, you will lead service delivery, workforce development and quality improvement initiatives to ensure safe, effective and patient-centred care. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders across hospital and community settings, support innovation and service integration, and contribute to achieving strong clinical, operational and organisational outcomes

You will need

  • Strong leadership experience with the ability to motivate, support and develop high-performing nursing teams
  • Experience managing complex health services, including workforce, financial and operational resources
  • Well-developed communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build effective partnerships across a broad range of settings
  • A commitment to quality improvement, patient safety and evidence-based practice
  • The ability to drive change, support innovation and contribute to the achievement of strategic service objectives
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make informed decisions in a dynamic healthcare environment

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

Why Tasmania

The Department of Health Tasmania oversees various hospitals across the state, including the Royal Hobart Hospital, Launceston General Hospital, Northwest Regional Hospital, and Mersey Community Hospital, as well as district hospitals and ambulance services. Additionally, it provides community health, mental health, and primary healthcare services to the Tasmanian community through more than 300 sites.

Tasmania, Australia's only island state, offers unparalleled natural beauty and a luxurious lifestyle. Pursuing your health career in Tasmania’s public health system means building strong connections with colleagues and patients. It also means embracing a lifestyle where you can enjoy extraordinary experiences outside of work while making a significant impact on the community during work.

Details of appointment

Permanent, full time, day worker (with on-call), working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.

*notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.

Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies.

Salary

$154,301 per annum + our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

  • Salary range is in accordance with Nurses and Midwives (Tasmania State Service) Agreement 2023.

In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available:

  • Post Graduate Allowance of up to 10% based on qualification type

Salary Packaging 

You’ll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible. 

Benefits available to eligible candidate

  • Travel and relocation assistance support available up to $15,000 for eligible appointees from overseas, and up to $10,000 for appointees from interstate.
  • Professional development and accelerated pathways.
  • A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
  • Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a family.
  • Department of Health has achieved the “Carer Accredited Employer Status” providing support to employees with caring responsibilities.  (Find out more under the

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Tasmanian Government

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