Provide executive clinical and professional nursing leadership across Calvary Lenah Valley and St John’s Hospitals, leading the delivery and continued development of safe, high-quality and person-centred care for the Tasmanian community.

The organisation
Calvary is a not-for-profit Catholic healthcare organisation dedicated to providing compassionate care to the most vulnerable in our communities. Established in 1885 by the Sisters of the Little Company of Mary, Calvary has grown into a national network of hospitals, residential care and retirement communities and community care services across Australia.
Guided by its mission of “being for others”, Calvary embodies the values of hospitality, healing, stewardship and respect and remains committed to providing high-quality, inclusive care that supports the dignity and wellbeing of every person it serves.

The opportunity
Reporting to the General Manager and as a key member of the hospital executive team, the Director of Clinical Services will lead clinical services across Calvary Lenah Valley and Calvary St John’s Hospitals.
Calvary Lenah Valley and St John’s Hospitals are asubstantial and complex private hospital operation delivering a broad range of acute services across its two campuses, including emergency care, a large maternity service and extensive surgical and medical and rehabilitation services. The Director of Clinical Services will provide executive leadership across this diverse clinical environment, with significant influence over clinical strategy, professional nursing practice, workforce performance, models of care and the continued development of hospital services.
The role holds executive accountability for the quality, safety and performance of clinical services, ensuring patients receive consistently excellent care while supporting Calvary Hobart to respond to changing community needs and opportunities for future service development.

Key responsibilities will include:

Providing visible executive clinical leadership across both hospitals and fostering a collaborative, accountable and patient-centred culture
Leading the quality, safety and performance of clinical services across a broad and complex acute care environment
Oversee and management of clinical labour working within documented KPI
Developing contemporary models of care and driving service improvement, innovation and evidence-based practice
Building an engaged, capable and sustainable clinical workforce, with a strong focus on leadership development, performance and succession
Maintaining effective clinical governance, risk, infection prevention and accreditation frameworks
Working closely with executives, clinical leaders and Visiting Medical Officers to strengthen service delivery and patient outcomes
Contributing to hospital strategy, operational planning, workforce priorities and capital investment
Building effective relationships with regulators, healthcare partners and other external stakeholders

This is an opportunity to influence clinical care at scale, leading services that play an important role in Tasmania’s healthcare system and shaping how Calvary Lenah Valley and St John’s Hospital continues to evolve in response to the needs of its patients and community.

About you
You are an accomplished senior clinical leader with experience operating within a large acute hospital, tertiary health service or similarly complex healthcare environment.
You bring the judgement and credibility to lead a diverse clinical portfolio, balance strategic and operational priorities and maintain a clear focus on the quality of care and patient experience. You are a visible and engaging leader who can build confidence, strengthen accountability and bring clinical teams with you through change.

You will bring:

Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA and degree-level nursing qualifications or equivalent
Substantial senior clinical and nursing professional leadership experience within a complex acute healthcare environment
Demonstrated success leading large clinical workforces and building capable, engaged leadership teams
Highly developed knowledge of clinical governance, quality, patient safety, risk and accreditation
Experience leading service improvement, organisational change, project management and the development of contemporary models of care
Strong operational judgement and the ability to contribute meaningfully to strategic, workforce and investment decisions
Credibility with clinicians, Visiting Medical Officers, executives and external stakeholders
A genuine commitment to Calvary’s mission, values and strategic direction

This is a compelling opportunity to lead a substantial and diverse clinical portfolio within a respected, purpose-led national healthcare organisation. The successful candidate will have genuine scope to influence hospital strategy, strengthen clinical capability and shape the future delivery of private hospital care in Tasmania.

How to apply
For a confidential discussion or role-related questions, please contact Jessica Gough of The Orchard Talent Group by email calvary@orchardtalent.com.au. To apply please submit your CV and 1 – 2 page Cover Letter detailing your interest in the role via email to calvary@orchardtalent.com.au.

Please note applicants must have a legal right to work in Australia.

Applications close 1 November, 2026.

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