Advanced Divisional Nursing Director, Division of Paediatric Medicine
SA Health
Job reference: 944724 Location: 5006 - NORTH ADELAIDE Job status: Ongoing Eligibility: Open to Everyone
The Women's and Children's Health Network (WCHN) is South Australia's principal provider of specialist women's, babies', children's and young people's health services, delivering care across acute, sub‑acute, community and statewide services. WCHN plays a critical leadership role within the health system and is entering a period of significant reform and opportunity as it prepares for major shifts in care delivery, digital enablement and the future Women's and Children's Hospital. The Scope of This Role Based in Adelaide, the Advanced Divisional Nursing Director, Division of Paediatric Medicine, leads nursing services across a remarkably diverse portfolio encompassing critical care, emergency medicine, oncology, adolescent services, hospital in the home, and an expanding range of virtual and community-based models of care. This is an exceptional opportunity to shape the future of paediatric healthcare delivery at a pivotal time. WCHN is preparing for the transition to the new Women's and Children's Hospital while simultaneously redesigning services to deliver more integrated, contemporary and accessible care closer to home. The role Operating in a co-directorship model with the Clinical Director, the Advanced Divisional Nursing Director provides strategic and operational leadership for the Division of Paediatric Medicine. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer and professionally to the Executive Director Nursing and Midwifery, the role leads clinical governance, service transformation, workforce and resource management, and drives safety, quality and performance across multiple paediatric specialty areas. The role also leads workforce planning, service redesign and performance improvement initiatives, with a focus on strengthening leadership capability, improving efficiency, embedding robust systems and progressing innovative models of care to support future service delivery, including the transition to the new Women's and Children's Hospital. What You Bring WCHN is seeking an accomplished nursing leader with strategic insight, operational credibility and a strong commitment to paediatric healthcare. You will bring experience leading complex clinical services, with demonstrated capability in service improvement, workforce leadership and organisational change. An authentic and visible leader, you will have strong communication skills, sound judgement and the ability to build trusted relationships, lead through complexity and foster high-performing teams. Experience in paediatrics or children's services will be highly regarded, along with a genuine commitment to shaping the future of statewide paediatric services in South Australia. Why the Women's and Children's Health Network? WCHN exists to deliver exceptional care to women, babies, children, and young people across South Australia — a mission that gives this role genuine meaning beyond the corporate functions it supports. As part of SA Health, you will have access to generous salary packaging arrangements, professional development support, and the stability of public sector employment. The Network is known for its collaborative culture and its commitment to embedding equity and inclusion into everything it does. This is a rare opportunity to influence how a purpose-driven organisation leads itself. Ready to Apply? To apply please visit Advanced Divisional Nursing Director, Division of Paediatric Medicine - HardyGroup International or to have a confidential conversation about the role, please get in touch with Executive Director, Search & Recruitment Lynette Taylor via M.+61 (0)431 293 861 or via email at ltaylor@hardygroupintl.com When applying, please include a current curriculum vitae and a cover letter outlining your experience in relation to the key responsibilities of the role. We encourage you to make contact early, as applications are considered as they are received. Want to learn more about career opportunities at WCHN? Click Here to discover how you can Realise Your Potential and join one of our many teams making a positive difference in the community. Stay connected with us! Follow WCHN on LinkedIn to keep up to date with new job opportunities and the latest news from across our network — Click Here to join the conversation For further information on applying and winning this role, go to our SA Health Careers Site for the Australian Applicant Guide or if you are an international applicant, check out the International Application Guide. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Application Closing Date: Wednesday, 22 July 2026.
Applications close: 22/07/2026 5:00 PM Flexibility Statement
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