Director of Nursing | Melbourne
- Senior executive leadership opportunity in a private mental health facility
- Provide strategic clinical and operational leadership across the service
- Ensure compliance with accreditation standards and clinical governance frameworks
- Healthcare & Medicine
- Management
- Melbourne
- Permanent / Full Time
9/4/2026
- Permanent full-time role
- Competitive salary package: $140,000 - $160,000
- Senior executive leadership opportunity in private health facility
,We are currently looking for an experienced Director of Nursing (Psychiatric Registered Nurse) for a permanent full-time senior leadership opportunity within a fully accredited private mental health service. This facility provides comprehensive inpatient psychiatric care, including a specialised therapeutic treatment suite, and is focused on delivering high-quality, patient-centred mental health care within a supportive multidisciplinary environment.
In this role, you will provide senior clinical and operational leadership, ensuring safe, effective, and responsive mental health service delivery. You will work closely with psychiatrists, leadership teams, and clinical staff to drive best practice standards, accreditation compliance, and service performance.
The Benefits:
Competitive salary package: $140,000 – $160,000
Permanent full-time role – Monday to Friday, 7:30/8:00am to 4:30/5:00pm
Senior executive leadership opportunity
Work within a well-established private mental health service
Opportunity to influence clinical outcomes and service growth
The Role:
Provide strategic clinical and operational leadership across the service
Oversee nursing teams, clinical services, patient flow, and operational performance
Drive occupancy and service efficiency while maintaining high-quality patient care
Ensure compliance with accreditation standards and clinical governance frameworks
Build strong collaborative partnerships with admitting psychiatrists and multidisciplinary teams
Provide leadership and oversight to senior operational and clinical management staff
About You:
Current AHPRA registration as a Mental Health Registered Nurse
Postgraduate qualification in Mental Health Nursing (Diploma or Masters)
Extensive mental health clinical experience with demonstrated leadership capability
Minimum 2–3 years experience in senior leadership roles such as NUM, ANUM, or Director level
Experience working within a private mental health hospital environment
Strong communication, stakeholder engagement, and leadership skills
Strong understanding of accreditation and clinical governance standards
Valid Australian working rights
Please note: This role is open to local candidates. Limited relocation assistance may be considered for exceptional candidates with extensive private psychiatric leadership experience.
Why Choose SustainHealth?
At SustainHealth, we connect talented nurses and healthcare professionals with rewarding roles across Australia. Our goal is to provide genuine support and guidance, ensuring you find a role that matches your skills, goals, and lifestyle. Join a trusted recruitment team that values your experience and is dedicated to helping you succeed in your nursing career.
If you would like to learn more about this opportunity or apply,
please contact Nicole on 0415 205 830, email your resume to candidatecoordinatorperm@sustainhr.com.au or visit our website: www.sustainhr.com.au
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