Job Description

About the role

Join our dynamic team at South West Healthcare's Surgical Service Unit (SSU) as an Associate Nurse Unit Manager! We're expanding and are seeking motivated skilled and experienced Registered Nurses to provide day to day leadership and management in our fast-paced surgical environment.

As an Associate Nurse Unit Manager, you'll oversee day-to-day operations in our Surgical Services Unit, catering to a diverse range of surgical and medical patients, including orthopaedics, plastics, urology, and general surgery. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a team, maintain a positive work environment, and deliver high quality care to patients and their families.

This role will work closely with the Nurse Unit Manager in the promotion and maintenance of clinical standards, ensuring the delivery of quality patient care, strategic and effective cost management, supervision of staff and contribute to the overall management of the unit.

Position overview

• Employment Type: Part Time (64 hours per fortnight), On-going position
• Location: Warrnambool Campus
• Classification: Associate Nurse Unit Manager
• Salary Range: $115,538.80 - $119,428.40 pro rata, plus superannuation

What you bring

You will be a Registered Nurse holding a current Registration Certificate as required by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) with a minimum of four years post graduate nursing experience, two of which must have occurred recently in the acute setting

You will have excellent clinical assessment skills, Strong communication abilities and an ongoing commitment to professional development.

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
• 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 2^nd November 2025. 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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