Associate Nurse Unit Manager

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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 3 North

3 North is an acute 20 bed ward that forms part of the acute care aspect within the Victorian Spinal Cord Service (VSCS). The VSCS is the state-wide spinal cord service that provides acute management of traumatic spinal cord injuries for people residing in the Riverina of NSW and in Tasmania.

The VSCS is a clinical service that extends across the ARMC and RTRS campuses. The VSCS provides a range of inpatient, outpatient and community services whilst also working in partnership with community agencies in providing services.

About the role

As a leader on 3 North you will be expected to promote and ensure a safe and healthy workplace for staff and patients. The ANUM is recognised as a clinical leader within the nursing team, working as a delegate of the Nurse Unit Manager to model the core values of Austin Health through effective leadership and management of the clinical nursing and support staff within the VSCS.

As an ANUM you will assume a clinical leadership role, providing advice, guidance and support to staff. Opportunities exist within this role for ongoing training and development in Ward / Team leadership, management and responsibilities. 

About you

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:

• Registered Nurse registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia
• A patient focused approach to care
• A positive approach to ongoing self-education and skill development

Desirable but not essential:

• Previous experience in the role of an Associate Nurse Unit Manager
• Clinical experience in the management of patients who have sustained a Spinal Cord Injury

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: Lora Davies, Nurse Unit Manager at Lora.DAVIES2@austin.org.au

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

Application closing date: Tuesday 27 January 2026