Associate Nurse Unit Manager

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• Permanent Full-time (80 hours per fortnight + 1 ADO per Month) or potential for 0.8 EFT by negotiation or potential for Permanent Part-time 0.4 EFT by negotiation (32.0 hours per fortnight)                                     
• 20-Bed Trauma Specialist Inpatient Unit (Austin Mental Health Division)
• Located at the Heidelberg Repatriation Campus Austin Health

Austin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services, health professional education and research across three campuses in the north-east of Melbourne and statewide. We have a highly engaged, diverse and collaborative workforce that is unified by our goal to help people live healthy and fulfilled lives. 

About Ward 17 – Psychological Trauma Recovery Services (PTRS)

Ward 17 is 20-bed Statewide Specialist Mental Health Unit, providing comprehensive and evidence-based treatments for adults experiencing trauma-related mental health conditions.

We provide services for current serving members of the Australian Defence Forces, Veterans and First Responders (such as Victoria Police, Ambulance and Fire Services). PTSD is frequently the primary focus of our treatment however, we also support individuals with anxiety disorders, depression, and limited alcohol and/or illicit drug misuse.

About the role 

The RPN3 Associate Nurse Unit Manager is a recognised clinical leader within the PTRS Nursing Team, who works closely with the NUM and medical leads, to ensure the provision of high quality, recovery orientated care, and foster a positive team culture.

A regular day will see you:

• Deliver high quality consumer care
• Provide oversight and leadership of daily operations in the unit
• Liaise with other affiliated external agencies
• Share clinical expertise through role modelling, and provision of guidance and supervision
• Actively contribute to positive culture, support the NUM in driving change
• Actively participate in planning for the future expansion of services
• Provision of a safe working environment using the Safewards Framework

About you 

As the ANUM, you will be someone who has excellent communication skills, with a strong commitment to excellence in patient care. You’ll bring energy and drive to your work, and have a keen interest in developing your skillset. 

To be successful in this role, you'll bring with you:

• A commitment to recovery orientation practice
• Able to demonstrate leadership skills
• Be experienced and confident in clinical de-escalation
• A keen interest in working in a specialist trauma mental health service

Our benefits 

Working at Austin Health means enjoying a strong sense of purpose, engaging in meaningful work every day. Our people also receive a variety of rewarding benefits, including: 

• Greater take-home pay through generous salary packaging, for living expenses, meals, and holiday accommodation. 
• A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounted fitness memberships and special offers on health insurance, and a comprehensive wellbeing program. 
• Onsite childcare at Austin Hospital, easy access via public transport and car parking options. 
• Mentoring and career development opportunities. 

Work with us! 

We are committed to cultural safety and health equity for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People. We celebrate, value, and include people of all backgrounds, genders, identities, cultures, bodies, and abilities. We welcome and support applications from talented people identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, people with disability, neurodiverse people, LGBTQIA+ and people of all ages and cultures. 

If you feel this role is right for you, we encourage your early application. Even if you don’t meet every single requirement, we encourage you to apply. What matters most is your passion, your drive and your willingness to learn and contribute. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the closing date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad prior to the advertised closing date. 

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and if required, a Working With Children Check. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, you are welcome to reach out to the hiring manager: Tracey Kenny, Nurse Unit Manager, Tracey.Kenny@austin.org.au

Interested in finding out more about this opportunity? Read the position description for further details. 

Application closing date: Monday 21 July 2025