Deputy Director, Clinical Services/Director of Nursing
09/04/2026
24/04/2026
Contract
Newington NSW
Executive Management,Integrated Health Services
About Family Planning Australia
Family Planning Australia (FPA) is the leading provider of reproductive and sexual health services in NSW. We are an independent not-for-profit organisation, with the aim to advance lifelong sexual and reproductive health and rights. We offer expert clinical care, information, and advice for everybody in every family as well as education and training and evidence-based research to support doctors, nurses, and other professionals.
Family Planning Australia is committed to excellence in meeting the reproductive and sexual health needs of the community. We achieve this by providing best practice, accredited clinical services, enhancing the knowledge and skills of service providers, improving the body of knowledge about reproductive and sexual health through rigorous research and evaluation, and leading international development projects to promote the rights of marginalised people in developing countries.
Our Values
Family Planning Australia is a pro-choice organisation
All staff must fully support the FPA - Values
Benefits
Access to salary packaging ($15,900pa) plus meal/entertainment ($2,650pa) increasing your fortnightly take home pay
New modern offices with free parking at our healthcare hub in Newington
Access to paid leave entitlements including rostered days off, annual leave, personal/careers leave, parental leave, study leave
Modern clinical facilities
Job Description
About you
Sexual health is too often spoken about in whispers. Are you the clinical leader who speaks with a strong clear voice and believes reproductive rights are the foundation of healthy communities. Join a team where your expertise in clinical safety is matched by your passion for sexual and reproductive health in an inclusive, stigma-free care environment.
About the role
Anticipated start date: 08 June 2026
Fixed term part time up to 15 months (maternity leave relief)
We are seeking the right candidate to join Family Planning Australia in the Acting Director of Nursing/Deputy of Clinical Services position. This role is a fixed term part time opportunity for up to 15 months while the current incumbent is on maternity leave. This is a unique executive-level role that combines traditional nursing leadership, strategic planning, and operational and commercial responsibilities. As the Acting Director of Nursing/Deputy of Clinical Services, you will provide strategic direction for policy and clinical practice across all FPA services, lead the Day Surgery Unit, and service as Deputy to the Director of Clinical Services.
Are you ready to join our team - Next steps
For detailed information about responsibilities and selection criteria, please see the attached position description
If you are interested, click the apply button and submit your current resume and a cover letter. If you have any questions about this opportunity, please reach out to Kitty on kittys@fpnsw.org.au for more details.
Applications close on 24 April 2026 (We will be reviewing applications regularly, and the advertisement may be closed early if the position is successfully recruited to).
FPA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we encourage all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including Aboriginal People and people from racial, ethnic or ethno-religious minority groups and people with disability.
Family Planning Australia does not accept unsolicited agency resumes or applications and is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited agency resumes or applications.
Desired Skills and Experience
We are looking for a registered nurse with strong leadership capabilities, at least 5 years of post-graduate nursing experience and 1 year of administration experience in a position equivalent to, or more senior than, nursing unit manager who can balance clinical excellence with budget constraints, drive quality improvement initiatives, and contribute to reimagining clinical operations in line with our five-year strategic plan. his position offers valuable executive development experience and the opportunity to shape nursing standards across our organisation.
Key aspects and responsibilities of the role over 15 months include:
Executive team membership with dual reporting lines to the CEO and Director of Clinical Services
Financial and operational accountability for the Day Surgery Unit
Leading nursing workforce development and clinical governance systems
