Associate Nurse Unit Manager - Camperdown Acute Unit

Looking for a lifestyle change? Join a workplace that’s both friendly and welcoming! Located in the beautiful Great South Coast, South West Healthcare offers a comprehensive range of medical, surgical, and psychiatric services. Serving over 110,000 residents, we provide 282 beds and a wide array of primary and community services. Warrnambool features excellent sports facilities, educational opportunities from preschool to university, and a vibrant social and cultural scene. Explore the award-winning foreshore promenade—a 5.7km coastal path with stunning views stretching from the breakwater to the Hopkins River mouth.
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Department: South West Healthcare
Work Type: Fixed term - part time
Job Function: Medical and Nursing
Classification: As per advertisement
Work Location: Camperdown - VIC
Reference: VG/1931982
Closing Date: 12-Jul-2026
Salary Range: As per advertisement
Job Duration: N/A
Attachments: Position Description Associate Nurse Unit Manager.pdf (PDF, 241KB)
Position Description

Contact: Kirsty Mitchell (Nurse Unit Manager
(03) 5593 7360 or email kmitchell@swhh.net.au

Position Details

Position overview

  • Employment Type: Part time (48 hours per fortnight), Fixed term position
  • Parental leave commencing 20 July 2026 - ending 19 April 2027
  • Location: Camperdown Campus
  • Classification: Associate Nurse Unit Manager Year 1-2
  • Salary Range: $120,416.40 - $124,472.40 pro rata, plus superannuation

About the role

South West Healthcare (SWH) is seeking motivated and skilled Registered Nurse/Midwife to cover a parental leave position as an Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM).

The ANUM position is responsible for the promotion and maintenance of clinical standards, ensuring the delivery of quality patient care, strategic and effective cost management, supervision of staff and contribution to the overall management of the unit. The role may also present the opportunity to act for the Nurse Unit Manager when required.

What you bring

  • A Registered Nurse holding a current Registration Certificate as required by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
  • Role models the South West Healthcare values.
  • A minimum of four years post graduate nursing experience within the Acute area.
  • Demonstrated excellent clinical assessment skills and evidence of recent advanced nursing care of patients.
  • Demonstrated strong clinical, safety and professional standards within the area of professional application.
  • Demonstrated commitment/evidence of commitment to professional development of self and others.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
  • Demonstrated ability in decision making, role model, problem solving and supervising staff.

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 is the largest health service in South West Victoria, providing acute, mental health, rehabilitation, and aged care together with an extensive range of primary and community health services across the South West catchment. SWH is the lead agency for the South West Local Health Service Network, presenting an exciting opportunity for SWH to provide strong leadership and support across the entire region.

North of the Great Ocean road, Camperdown lies within the “Lakes and Craters” region of the South West region. The idyllic rural community boasts a thriving agricultural industry and is to the 12 Apostles Gourmet Trail.  To learn about the vibrant town and region please visit: Camperdown

How to apply

Submit your application by selecting the Apply button below and include a cover letter and resume by Sunday 12 July 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 Employer 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

South West Healthcare is an Equal Opportunities employer and commits to Inclusion, Diversity & Equity by providing a trusting workplace that is safe, respectful and inclusive of all individuals, and reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community. We are committed to The Child Safe Standards, which aim to protect children and young people.

Note: If you experience any difficulties using this website or require assistance at any stage of the recruitment process, please email: humanresources@swh.net.au


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