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 Medical and Cancer Services

Austin Health is one of the largest cancer service providers in Victoria. A complete range of services are delivered to patients and their families, including medical oncology, clinical haematology, radiation oncology (Austin Health and BHS), cancer genetics, palliative care, wellness and supportive care programs, an active volunteer program and specialist cancer surgery (managed via a separate CSU). These are all provided in an environment that integrates research, teaching, and training.

All Austin Health metropolitan-based Cancer Services are now delivered within the Olivia Newton-John Cancer & Wellness (ONJ Centre) at the Austin Hospital. This state-of-the-art facility provides a new model of individualised cancer care for patients and their families.

Clinical Services are provided in a range of inpatient and ambulatory settings. Inpatient services include an acute oncology/clinical haematology ward, an oncology/surgical oncology ward and a palliative care ward. Ambulatory services include Radiation Oncology, Day Oncology, Apheresis, and multidisciplinary cancer clinics.

Ward 6 South is an acute 32 bed Oncology (24beds) and Urology (8beds) unit based in the ONJ Wellness centre with a focus on Medical oncology and Urological surgical procedures.

About the role 

The Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) is recognised as the leader of the nursing team who models the core values of Austin Health, through effective leadership and management of the clinical nursing and support staff.

The NUM will set the standard for nursing care, through utilising evidence-based practice and innovation (with clinical acumen in oncology nursing), whilst ensuring that the nursing care meets the professional, organisational, legal, an ethical standards to optimise health outcomes for the community.

As the NUM of Ward 6 South, you will be responsible for

• Professional Leadership
• Support of Systems
• Direct Clinical Care
• Education
• Research
• Business and Financial Acumen

About you 

To be successful in this role you’ll bring with you:

• Registered Nurse Division 1 (General) registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
• Relevant Post-Graduate Qualification in Nursing, Management or equivalent, (or working towards).
• Highly experienced in cancer and surgical nursing (3+ years).
• Patient-centred approach to evidence-based care delivery.

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: Carolyn Downing, Divisional Manager Integrated Cancer Services at Carolyn.Downing@austin.org.au

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

Application closing date: Friday 24 April 2026