Permanent Full Time | Up to $129,060 + 12% Super + Allowances
Take the next step in your leadership career at one of Tasmania’s major teaching hospitals.
The Opportunity Launceston General Hospital (LGH) is Tasmania’s second-largest hospital, offering a busy mix of elective and emergency services. As a key clinical teaching and research centre, LGH prides itself on delivering excellence in patient care guided by its CARE values.
We are currently seeking an experienced Nurse Manager to lead the JMDC team—driving high-quality care delivery within a supportive, collaborative, and multidisciplinary environment.
The Role As the Nurse Manager of JMDC, you will:
- Provide strategic and operational leadership across the unit
- Ensure safe, effective care aligned with clinical standards and best practice
- Manage and support staff to foster a high-performing team culture
- Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to achieve high-quality outcomes
- Strong initiative, resilience, and the ability to build productive networks
- Comprehensive experience in contemporary nursing management
- Well-developed leadership, decision-making, and business management skills
Why Tasmania? Tasmania’s public health system spans more than 300 sites across the state, including major hospitals in Hobart, Launceston, Burnie, and Latrobe. Beyond a rewarding career, Tasmania offers a lifestyle like no other—spectacular scenery, a relaxed pace, vibrant culture, and easy access to world-class food, wine, and outdoor adventures.
Working in Tassie means gaining strong professional connections while enjoying extraordinary experiences outside of work.
Position Details
- Permanent full-time (up to 76 hours per fortnight)
- Commencement :
As soon as the successful candidate is available
- This recruitment process may also be used to fill future full-time, part-time, or casual vacancies over the next 12 months
- $122,365 – $129,060 per annum (Nurses & Midwives Tasmanian State Service Agreement 2023)
- + 12% employer superannuation
- Post-Graduate Allowance of up to 10% (qualification dependent)
- Salary Packaging options including:
- Up to $9,010 in living expenses
- $2,650 meal & entertainment
- Additional packaging options where eligible
- Up to $9,010 in living expenses
- Relocation Support:
- Up to $15,000 for overseas candidates
- Up to $10,000 for interstate candidates
- Up to $15,000 for overseas candidates
- Professional Development:
- Study leave, PD support, accelerated leadership pathways
- Study leave, PD support, accelerated leadership pathways
- Fitness Passport:
Access to 40+ gyms statewide — only $14.50 per week for individuals, $28.05 for families
- Registered Nurse with AHPRA
- Post-graduate qualifications
- Credentialing with the Australian Diabetes Educators Association (ADEA)
- Membership with ADEA or other relevant professional bodies
We’re proud to foster a diverse and inclusive workplace, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQIA+ communities, veterans and people with disabilities.