About the role

South West Healthcare's Intensive Care Unit is seeking a motivated and experienced Registered Nurse to take on a pivotal leadership position as Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM). This is an exciting opportunity to join a progressive team and play a key role in shaping the future of critical care in the South West region.

As an ANUM, you will work closely with the Nurse Unit Manager to lead and support a highly skilled team in delivering exceptional, patient-centred care across a diverse demographic, from neonates to the elderly. Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing clinical leadership and guidance to ensure best practice standards.
• Supporting staff development and fostering a positive, collaborative team culture.
• Managing resources effectively to maintain operational excellence.
• Driving quality outcomes and continuous improvement initiatives.

This role offers the chance to influence patient care at a high level while advancing your leadership career in a dynamic and growing ICU environment.

Position overview

• Employment Type: Part-time (64 hours per fortnight), On-going position
• Location: Warrnambool Campus
• Classification: Associate Nurse Unit Manager
• Salary Range: $116,911.60 - $120,848 pro rata, plus superannuation

What you bring

• A Registered Nurse - holding a current Registration Certificate as required by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Relevant postgraduate/tertiary qualification in Intensive Care/Emergency Nursing
• A minimum of five years post graduate nursing experience, with demonstrated excellent clinical assessment skills.
• Demonstrated strong clinical, safety and professional standards within the Critical Care environment, including patient centred care.
• Demonstrated ability to serve as a role model, effectively solve problems, and provide strong supervision and support to staff.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate orally, electronically and in writing.
• Demonstrated commitment to professional development of self and others.

Desirable

• Relevant postgraduate/tertiary qualifications in Management

What we offer

You will enjoy benefits such as:

• Excellent salary packaging options including meals & entertainment, novated leasing and additional superannuation contributions
• Internal and external professional development opportunities
• Ongoing clinical supervision
• A range of internal development opportunities focusing on personal development such as resilience and mentoring workshops and comprehensive leadership programs
• Excellent terms and conditions of employment

Who we are

As an organisation SWH prides themselves on their values; Care, Respect, Excellence, Integrity and Leadership and their overall dedication to the local community. Learn more about SWH here.

SWH respects all individuals and promote equity and inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of all genders, sexual orientations, abilities, ages, racial, cultural and religious backgrounds and socio- economic status.

SWH is the major specialist referral centre for the South West region, and provides a comprehensive range of acute, sub-acute, specialist, community, mental health and aged services.

With a population of 39,000 and a catchment of 100,000 Warrnambool is the regional centre to Victoria's Great South Coast.

To learn about the vibrant town and region please visit: http://www.warrnambool.com/

How to apply

Submit your application by selecting the Apply button below and include a cover letter and resume by Sunday 18 January 2026. Please ensure you address the selection criteria as outlined in the position description.

Employment Terms and Conditions will be in line with the Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2024-2028.

The successful applicant will be required to be eligible for and undergo the following:

• Police Record Check
• Employee Working with Children's Check, where required
• Current Immunisation status

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