Department Manager - Nursing
Core
Senior leadership role leading the largest nursing department within a faculty, overseeing education quality, ANMAC accreditation, and operational performance across multiple campuses.
Role type
Senior Nursing Department Manager (VET)
Builds
ANMAC-accredited Diploma of Nursing programs
Domain
Vocational Education and Training (VET) / Nursing Education
Required skills
ANMAC accreditation expertise, VET sector knowledge, nursing education program delivery, senior leadership of coordinators, workforce planning, budget management, data-driven decision making, stakeholder relationship building
Preferred skills
Experience in large/complex education settings, ability to balance operational and strategic leadership, analytical capability with financial/operational data
Technologies
ANMAC compliance frameworks, VET regulatory systems
Responsibilities
Lead, coach, and develop four coordinators and nursing education teams; maintain robust oversight of ANMAC accreditation and VET compliance; oversee workforce planning, timetabling, resources, and department KPIs; drive improvements in teaching delivery and student experience; build relationships across faculties, departments, and industry stakeholders
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic oversight