Position overview

• Employment Type: Part time (40 hours per fortnight), Ongoing
• Location: Warrnambool Campus
• Classification: Associate Nurse Unti Manager
• Salary Range: $120,416.40 - $124,472.40 pro rata, plus superannuation

About the role

South West Healthcare's Emergency Department is looking for a dedicated Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM) to join our team. If you're an experienced Registered Nurse seeking your next challenge, this is the perfect opportunity to take the next step in your career.

As the ANUM, you will oversee clinical standards, deliver exceptional patient care, and ensure smooth service delivery while managing a skilled team. Additionally, you will step in as the Nurse Unit Manager when required, taking on key leadership responsibilities.

What you bring

• Minimum five years' post-registration nursing experience, with demonstrated advanced clinical assessment and critical thinking skills within an Emergency Department setting.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and support a multidisciplinary team, promoting high standards of clinical practice, patient safety and person-centred care.
• Proven experience in clinical decision-making, problem-solving, conflict resolution and the coordination of patient flow in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development, with the ability to mentor, coach and support the learning and development of others.
• Well-developed communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with patients, families, colleagues and key stakeholders both verbally and in writing.
• Relevant postgraduate qualification in Critical Care, Clinical Leadership or a related field, or willingness to undertake further study.

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. 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 October 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 are safe, respectful and inclusive of all individuals, and that our workplaces reflect 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